TEAMS
An approach to active learning
THREE KEY PRECEPTS


Interdisciplinary   Strong            Technology
instructional       emphasis on       frequently used
teams               active learning   as instructional
                                      tool
Interdisciplinary
       Instructional Teams

• Teaming creates positive learning atmosphere
• Improves self-directed learning abilities
• Cooperative groups--meets students’ needs
• Computer Skills
• Learning--improvements in test scores
THEMATIC UNIT TEACHING
                   9 WEEK UNITS
               2 WEEKS PER ROTATION

                                            Whole
Whole group              4 to 6 small        group
  activities           group activities    “Closure”
 (1-2 days)
                                            activity


                 Teacher is facilitator!
Active Learning


  “Hands-on” learning
  Cooperative groups
Technology

• Webquests
• Person to person voice communications
• Fosters independent inquiry

Active learning powerpoint

  • 1.
    TEAMS An approach toactive learning
  • 2.
    THREE KEY PRECEPTS Interdisciplinary Strong Technology instructional emphasis on frequently used teams active learning as instructional tool
  • 3.
    Interdisciplinary Instructional Teams • Teaming creates positive learning atmosphere • Improves self-directed learning abilities • Cooperative groups--meets students’ needs • Computer Skills • Learning--improvements in test scores
  • 4.
    THEMATIC UNIT TEACHING 9 WEEK UNITS 2 WEEKS PER ROTATION Whole Whole group 4 to 6 small group activities group activities “Closure” (1-2 days) activity Teacher is facilitator!
  • 5.
    Active Learning “Hands-on” learning Cooperative groups
  • 6.
    Technology • Webquests • Personto person voice communications • Fosters independent inquiry

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