This document discusses various topics related to education research and learning theories. It questions the idea of learning styles and preferences improving learning outcomes. While Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences was influential, the creator later admitted the theory was no longer supported. The document also discusses myths in education research, such as the iron content of spinach, and how research is not always engaged with critically by teachers. Sources of current education research are provided, including researchers to follow on Twitter.
What everyone should know about teaching othersguestd6b71b
In life, as computing professionals, we all teach and we all learn. And, especially in the computing discipline, we don't ever expect that to stop. So whether you plan to work in industry, academia, or somewhere else (a small desert island?) you should know more about what research shows contributes to effective learning. Use this knowledge to learn better yourself or to assist others in their learning.
From the Un-Distinguished Lecture Series (http://ws.cs.ubc.ca/~udls/). The talk was given Apr. 04, 2008.
This document provides an overview of different philosophies of education including idealism, realism, pragmatism, and existentialism. It discusses key philosophers associated with each approach and how each philosophy influences teaching practices. The document encourages readers to reflect on which philosophy aligns most with their own views as a student, parent or teacher. It also briefly outlines additional philosophies of education like perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and postmodernism. Readers are then instructed to develop their own statement of educational philosophy.
Essential Questions are key to the learning experience as they help students and teachers develop guidance for complex topics. E.Q.s promote original thinking by sparking investigations and research rather than just facts. They are best used by matching them to higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy like analysis and synthesis so students are engaging in critical thinking. E.Q.s provide benefits throughout students' education and lives by teaching important questioning skills.
The document provides an overview of different philosophies of education including idealism, realism, pragmatism, and existentialism. It then discusses four schools of philosophy in education - perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and postmodernism. Teachers are encouraged to develop their own philosophical framework to guide their practice by becoming knowledgeable and reflective.
This document discusses the importance of questioning students and different types of questions. It notes that there are stages of questioning and that teachers should model effective questioning. The document suggests creating a classroom environment that encourages questions, is supportive, and where students can take on teaching roles. Different types of questions are outlined, including closed questions to gather facts and open questions to promote complex thinking. Activities like question dice and cards are proposed to stimulate student questioning. The importance of deliberately teaching questioning skills is emphasized.
ZOOM Your Way Into Online Corequisite SupportFred Feldon
"Aarrgh... I feel like I'm teaching myself!" Learn how to remove the overwhelming sense of isolation in an online corequisite course by including affective domain and having a synchronous component. Technology has now reached a point where you can finally, truly replicate the collaboration, breakout groups, peer instruction and active learning that normally takes place in the classroom.
Tips and Strategies for the Virtual Shift of Face-to-Face Math ClassesFred Feldon
An AMATYC/NOSS/ITLC joint presentation by Fred Feldon and Paul Nolting for the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, the National Organization for Student Success, and the Innovative Teaching and Learning Committee. Tips on dealing with the transition to remote teaching and learning because of COVID-19.
2nd That Emotion: Support for the Affective DomainFred Feldon
Los Angeles Valley College AB 705 Math Workshop, May 17, 2019. Design principles for high-challenge, high-support curricula and pedagogy includes intentional support for students' affective needs. The non-cognitive domain plays an undeniable role in reducing students' fears and increasing students' willingness to engage with challenging tasks.
What everyone should know about teaching othersguestd6b71b
In life, as computing professionals, we all teach and we all learn. And, especially in the computing discipline, we don't ever expect that to stop. So whether you plan to work in industry, academia, or somewhere else (a small desert island?) you should know more about what research shows contributes to effective learning. Use this knowledge to learn better yourself or to assist others in their learning.
From the Un-Distinguished Lecture Series (http://ws.cs.ubc.ca/~udls/). The talk was given Apr. 04, 2008.
This document provides an overview of different philosophies of education including idealism, realism, pragmatism, and existentialism. It discusses key philosophers associated with each approach and how each philosophy influences teaching practices. The document encourages readers to reflect on which philosophy aligns most with their own views as a student, parent or teacher. It also briefly outlines additional philosophies of education like perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and postmodernism. Readers are then instructed to develop their own statement of educational philosophy.
Essential Questions are key to the learning experience as they help students and teachers develop guidance for complex topics. E.Q.s promote original thinking by sparking investigations and research rather than just facts. They are best used by matching them to higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy like analysis and synthesis so students are engaging in critical thinking. E.Q.s provide benefits throughout students' education and lives by teaching important questioning skills.
The document provides an overview of different philosophies of education including idealism, realism, pragmatism, and existentialism. It then discusses four schools of philosophy in education - perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and postmodernism. Teachers are encouraged to develop their own philosophical framework to guide their practice by becoming knowledgeable and reflective.
This document discusses the importance of questioning students and different types of questions. It notes that there are stages of questioning and that teachers should model effective questioning. The document suggests creating a classroom environment that encourages questions, is supportive, and where students can take on teaching roles. Different types of questions are outlined, including closed questions to gather facts and open questions to promote complex thinking. Activities like question dice and cards are proposed to stimulate student questioning. The importance of deliberately teaching questioning skills is emphasized.
ZOOM Your Way Into Online Corequisite SupportFred Feldon
"Aarrgh... I feel like I'm teaching myself!" Learn how to remove the overwhelming sense of isolation in an online corequisite course by including affective domain and having a synchronous component. Technology has now reached a point where you can finally, truly replicate the collaboration, breakout groups, peer instruction and active learning that normally takes place in the classroom.
Tips and Strategies for the Virtual Shift of Face-to-Face Math ClassesFred Feldon
An AMATYC/NOSS/ITLC joint presentation by Fred Feldon and Paul Nolting for the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, the National Organization for Student Success, and the Innovative Teaching and Learning Committee. Tips on dealing with the transition to remote teaching and learning because of COVID-19.
2nd That Emotion: Support for the Affective DomainFred Feldon
Los Angeles Valley College AB 705 Math Workshop, May 17, 2019. Design principles for high-challenge, high-support curricula and pedagogy includes intentional support for students' affective needs. The non-cognitive domain plays an undeniable role in reducing students' fears and increasing students' willingness to engage with challenging tasks.
This document provides information on active learning methodologies that can be used to engage students in the Leaving Certificate Applied program. It discusses what active learning is and its benefits. It then outlines and provides examples of various active teaching methodologies including brainstorming, questionnaires, interviews, learning logs/diaries, group work, and learning centers. The document aims to provide practical examples of active methodologies that can be used across different course areas to complement the student learning outcomes.
Life long learning and planing (lesson 2)Lily Kotze
I have to teach Life Orientation this year, ensuring I cover the syllabus as well as some study methods.
This lesson was focused on what life-long learning is and it's importance. I also included Planning for studies, as the time for all of this is not enough and we have to double-up on lessons sometimes.
This document discusses inquiry-based learning, which is a student-centered approach where students develop questions to guide their research. The teacher acts as a facilitator. Inquiry-based learning utilizes higher-order thinking and problem solving. It is important because students learn better when they generate their own questions. Inquiry-based learning starts with student questioning and allows them to create new knowledge. Effective inquiry involves developing a research question, planning research, and using findings to answer the question.
The document discusses options for ensuring continuity of learning when students are absent from school. It notes that the CDC recommends distributing hard copy packets of materials or providing online access to content. However, the author argues that simply sending home packets does not constitute true learning, as students can complete the work without instruction. A survey of the author's students found that most learn new things using computers at home, find homework easy to complete with computer access, and regularly use technologies like email, blogs and social media. The author concludes that teachers need to better utilize online tools and learning management systems to teach students remotely, even for short-term absences, as most students now have the necessary internet access.
Speed Dating, Bingo And Snowball FightsBrenda Hough
This document discusses using active learning strategies in instruction. It recommends engaging participants from the start, encouraging discussion, and creating a learning community. Several active learning examples are provided, including speed dating, bingo, snowball fights, storytelling, and question sharing. The document also reviews principles for effective instruction, such as focusing on the learner, giving participants choices, and building on their experiences. Key factors that motivate learning are autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Overall, the document promotes interactive techniques to keep instruction relevant, practical, and self-directed for adult learners.
Tips For the Virtual Shift of F2f Math ClassesFred Feldon
This document provides tips for maintaining instructional continuity, enrollment, and effective communication when transitioning math classes from face-to-face to virtual due to COVID-19 disruptions. It emphasizes maintaining student engagement through regular communication, flexibility in content delivery, and using synchronous activities like webinars. Specific recommendations include using video conferencing tools for interactive lessons, collaborative activities to promote interaction, and addressing both cognitive and affective learning domains. Upfront preparation of webinars into structured segments and incorporating multiple engagement strategies is advised. The benefits of webinars for student success are noted.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on effective teaching techniques. It discusses moving away from content-heavy, passive learning towards a more student-centered approach focused on concepts and making personal connections. Six principles of good teaching are outlined: 1) having mastery over content; 2) constructing a clear argument; 3) connecting to prior knowledge; 4) breaking up lectures; 5) creating emotional connections; and 6) getting feedback. A variety of interactive teaching methods are presented, like think-pair-share activities, reflective writing, and using visuals/multimedia to engage students.
Constructivism is a learning theory that says people actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. The 5E model is a teaching approach used in constructivist classrooms that engages students, allows them to explore concepts, explains the concepts, elaborates on the concepts, and evaluates student understanding. An example science lesson uses the 5E model to teach students about immiscible solutions by having them create and clean up a simulated oil spill using various objects to separate oil from water and reflecting on the process.
Presentation given at the HEA Social Sciences learning and teaching summit 'Teaching ethics: The ethics of teaching'
A blog post outlining the issues discussed at the summit is available via http://bit.ly/1lndTnX
Dollar-Fifty-a-Pair Socks Come in a 3-PackFred Feldon
AB 705 is placing large numbers of under-prepared students in collegiate courses. Support courses which incorporate the affective domain will increase success and retention.
The document discusses several theories of how people learn, including:
- Students learn best when their prior knowledge is engaged and misconceptions are addressed. Hands-on, concrete experiences are important for learning.
- For learning to transfer to new contexts, students need deep conceptual understanding, not just memorization of facts. They must organize knowledge in a way that facilitates application.
- Metacognition, or reflecting on one's own thinking, allows students to take control of their own learning. Teachers should use strategies to help students process information and reflect on their learning.
Active Learning: Success, Retention and Engagement Onsite and OnlineFred Feldon
The lecture environment and online homework systems fail to capture the reasoning and higher-level thinking skills students can bring to quantitative problems. Regular and substantive interaction, collaboration, productive struggle, and non-routine questions that stimulate discussion lead to deeper understanding of concepts, applicability, and support of students' affective needs.
This document discusses inquiry learning and guided discovery models of teaching science. It begins by defining inquiry learning as an active learning process where students solve problems, think critically, and discover truths through their own exploration and prior knowledge. Several models of inquiry learning are described, including guided discovery, problem-based learning, and the 5E model. Guided discovery is explained as an instructional method where students learn through hands-on exploration and asking questions to discover concepts with some structured support and progressive explanations from teachers. The document advocates for inquiry-based approaches to engage students and help them build deep understanding.
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This document discusses strategies for making lectures more engaging. It begins by noting that lectures are often seen as a failed pedagogy, with many students reporting boredom. However, the document argues that it may not be lectures themselves that are the problem, but how they are delivered. It then presents seven strategies for vivifying lectures: starting with genuine questions; constructing a logical argument; connecting to prior knowledge; varying activities; building relationships with students; incorporating sensory elements; and getting feedback. The document provides examples and research to support improving lectures through these strategies rather than abandoning lectures altogether.
Increase Engagement and Authentic Assessment in Online ClassesFred Feldon
Part 2 of American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) joint presentation with Maria Andersen, February 15, 2022. Overcome students' predilection to passivity, create a pathway to equity and develop confident, motivated students.
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This week we considered an experiential learning approach to discovering a research focus of real interest. We looked at developing a participant observation pro forma for capturing activities and instant reflections. We also considered who and what is university for... and various approaches to research: visual strategies; writing and collaborative writing as inquiry; and interview preparation.
CTD Sp14 Weekly Workshop: Best practices for running peer instruction with cl...Peter Newbury
The document provides guidance on best practices for running peer instruction with clickers. It discusses:
1) Allowing students to think and vote individually before discussion to commit to their own answer.
2) Structuring small group discussions to have students convince each other of their reasoning rather than argue for the most popular answer.
3) Leading a class-wide discussion to address misconceptions, explore alternative answers, and confirm the correct response when applicable.
The techniques aim to make peer instruction a natural critical learning environment where students learn to think critically and reason from evidence.
This document summarizes the history and structure of the University of Chicago. It discusses notable past presidents like Robert Hutchins who sought to reform education by emphasizing a liberal education over specialization. It describes the current president George Beadle and notes that the university has a strong faculty with considerable autonomy. The summary also provides financial details, noting the university has a $275 million endowment and $75 million annual budget, most of which goes to instruction and research.
The document discusses various strategies and perspectives on teaching and learning. It provides over 20 quotes from experts on topics like the traits of great teachers, how schools suppress creativity, different learning styles, and moving beyond rote memorization to teaching students how to think. The overall message is that education needs to shift its focus from standardized testing to cultivating lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.
Naf power point 2007 optimism marianne douglasNAFCareerAcads
The document discusses challenges facing modern classrooms and provides strategies for making learning more engaging and optimistic for students. It notes that today's students have shorter attention spans and are used to entertainment. Some key strategies it recommends include incorporating fun, variety, hands-on activities, building trust, seeing issues from students' perspectives, and connecting learning to students' lives beyond school. The goal is to help students find joy in learning again and see its relevance.
This document provides information on active learning methodologies that can be used to engage students in the Leaving Certificate Applied program. It discusses what active learning is and its benefits. It then outlines and provides examples of various active teaching methodologies including brainstorming, questionnaires, interviews, learning logs/diaries, group work, and learning centers. The document aims to provide practical examples of active methodologies that can be used across different course areas to complement the student learning outcomes.
Life long learning and planing (lesson 2)Lily Kotze
I have to teach Life Orientation this year, ensuring I cover the syllabus as well as some study methods.
This lesson was focused on what life-long learning is and it's importance. I also included Planning for studies, as the time for all of this is not enough and we have to double-up on lessons sometimes.
This document discusses inquiry-based learning, which is a student-centered approach where students develop questions to guide their research. The teacher acts as a facilitator. Inquiry-based learning utilizes higher-order thinking and problem solving. It is important because students learn better when they generate their own questions. Inquiry-based learning starts with student questioning and allows them to create new knowledge. Effective inquiry involves developing a research question, planning research, and using findings to answer the question.
The document discusses options for ensuring continuity of learning when students are absent from school. It notes that the CDC recommends distributing hard copy packets of materials or providing online access to content. However, the author argues that simply sending home packets does not constitute true learning, as students can complete the work without instruction. A survey of the author's students found that most learn new things using computers at home, find homework easy to complete with computer access, and regularly use technologies like email, blogs and social media. The author concludes that teachers need to better utilize online tools and learning management systems to teach students remotely, even for short-term absences, as most students now have the necessary internet access.
Speed Dating, Bingo And Snowball FightsBrenda Hough
This document discusses using active learning strategies in instruction. It recommends engaging participants from the start, encouraging discussion, and creating a learning community. Several active learning examples are provided, including speed dating, bingo, snowball fights, storytelling, and question sharing. The document also reviews principles for effective instruction, such as focusing on the learner, giving participants choices, and building on their experiences. Key factors that motivate learning are autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Overall, the document promotes interactive techniques to keep instruction relevant, practical, and self-directed for adult learners.
Tips For the Virtual Shift of F2f Math ClassesFred Feldon
This document provides tips for maintaining instructional continuity, enrollment, and effective communication when transitioning math classes from face-to-face to virtual due to COVID-19 disruptions. It emphasizes maintaining student engagement through regular communication, flexibility in content delivery, and using synchronous activities like webinars. Specific recommendations include using video conferencing tools for interactive lessons, collaborative activities to promote interaction, and addressing both cognitive and affective learning domains. Upfront preparation of webinars into structured segments and incorporating multiple engagement strategies is advised. The benefits of webinars for student success are noted.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on effective teaching techniques. It discusses moving away from content-heavy, passive learning towards a more student-centered approach focused on concepts and making personal connections. Six principles of good teaching are outlined: 1) having mastery over content; 2) constructing a clear argument; 3) connecting to prior knowledge; 4) breaking up lectures; 5) creating emotional connections; and 6) getting feedback. A variety of interactive teaching methods are presented, like think-pair-share activities, reflective writing, and using visuals/multimedia to engage students.
Constructivism is a learning theory that says people actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. The 5E model is a teaching approach used in constructivist classrooms that engages students, allows them to explore concepts, explains the concepts, elaborates on the concepts, and evaluates student understanding. An example science lesson uses the 5E model to teach students about immiscible solutions by having them create and clean up a simulated oil spill using various objects to separate oil from water and reflecting on the process.
Presentation given at the HEA Social Sciences learning and teaching summit 'Teaching ethics: The ethics of teaching'
A blog post outlining the issues discussed at the summit is available via http://bit.ly/1lndTnX
Dollar-Fifty-a-Pair Socks Come in a 3-PackFred Feldon
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- Students learn best when their prior knowledge is engaged and misconceptions are addressed. Hands-on, concrete experiences are important for learning.
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- Metacognition, or reflecting on one's own thinking, allows students to take control of their own learning. Teachers should use strategies to help students process information and reflect on their learning.
Active Learning: Success, Retention and Engagement Onsite and OnlineFred Feldon
The lecture environment and online homework systems fail to capture the reasoning and higher-level thinking skills students can bring to quantitative problems. Regular and substantive interaction, collaboration, productive struggle, and non-routine questions that stimulate discussion lead to deeper understanding of concepts, applicability, and support of students' affective needs.
This document discusses inquiry learning and guided discovery models of teaching science. It begins by defining inquiry learning as an active learning process where students solve problems, think critically, and discover truths through their own exploration and prior knowledge. Several models of inquiry learning are described, including guided discovery, problem-based learning, and the 5E model. Guided discovery is explained as an instructional method where students learn through hands-on exploration and asking questions to discover concepts with some structured support and progressive explanations from teachers. The document advocates for inquiry-based approaches to engage students and help them build deep understanding.
It's ok to lecture: from boredom to brillianceTansy Jessop
This document discusses strategies for making lectures more engaging. It begins by noting that lectures are often seen as a failed pedagogy, with many students reporting boredom. However, the document argues that it may not be lectures themselves that are the problem, but how they are delivered. It then presents seven strategies for vivifying lectures: starting with genuine questions; constructing a logical argument; connecting to prior knowledge; varying activities; building relationships with students; incorporating sensory elements; and getting feedback. The document provides examples and research to support improving lectures through these strategies rather than abandoning lectures altogether.
Increase Engagement and Authentic Assessment in Online ClassesFred Feldon
Part 2 of American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) joint presentation with Maria Andersen, February 15, 2022. Overcome students' predilection to passivity, create a pathway to equity and develop confident, motivated students.
Beco w11 research_observe first: experiential learning approach to discoverin...Sandra Sinfield
This week we considered an experiential learning approach to discovering a research focus of real interest. We looked at developing a participant observation pro forma for capturing activities and instant reflections. We also considered who and what is university for... and various approaches to research: visual strategies; writing and collaborative writing as inquiry; and interview preparation.
CTD Sp14 Weekly Workshop: Best practices for running peer instruction with cl...Peter Newbury
The document provides guidance on best practices for running peer instruction with clickers. It discusses:
1) Allowing students to think and vote individually before discussion to commit to their own answer.
2) Structuring small group discussions to have students convince each other of their reasoning rather than argue for the most popular answer.
3) Leading a class-wide discussion to address misconceptions, explore alternative answers, and confirm the correct response when applicable.
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This document summarizes the history and structure of the University of Chicago. It discusses notable past presidents like Robert Hutchins who sought to reform education by emphasizing a liberal education over specialization. It describes the current president George Beadle and notes that the university has a strong faculty with considerable autonomy. The summary also provides financial details, noting the university has a $275 million endowment and $75 million annual budget, most of which goes to instruction and research.
The document discusses various strategies and perspectives on teaching and learning. It provides over 20 quotes from experts on topics like the traits of great teachers, how schools suppress creativity, different learning styles, and moving beyond rote memorization to teaching students how to think. The overall message is that education needs to shift its focus from standardized testing to cultivating lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.
Naf power point 2007 optimism marianne douglasNAFCareerAcads
The document discusses challenges facing modern classrooms and provides strategies for making learning more engaging and optimistic for students. It notes that today's students have shorter attention spans and are used to entertainment. Some key strategies it recommends include incorporating fun, variety, hands-on activities, building trust, seeing issues from students' perspectives, and connecting learning to students' lives beyond school. The goal is to help students find joy in learning again and see its relevance.
A guide-to-school-reform-booklet-build-the-future-education-humanistic-educat...Steve McCrea
Mario Llorente, Steve McCrea, Francois Savain, Nicholas Boucher, Milena Toro, Matt Blazek, Dennis Yuzenas, Jeff Hutt and other have combined their readings and experience to share this information about how to bring USEFUL TECHNIQUES into classrooms. Introducing these procedures can change attitudes and lives, even in an oppressive, 1950s, top-down authoritarian environment. Call me for more tips +1 954 646 8246 EDDSteve@gmail.com VisualAndActive.com GuideontheSide.com
Session 1 -- global challenges in educationMadan Pant
The document discusses the attributes of an educated person in the 21st century. It analyzes views from various thought leaders on skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and lifelong learning. Additionally, it recognizes a strong consensus among sources that an educated person is equipped to handle most life situations through skills like reasoning, writing, speaking and making decisions. Formal education often overlooks these soft skills in favor of more easily assessable ones, but true education is an ongoing process not defined by degrees alone.
This document discusses developing thinking skills in students. It provides various strategies and considerations for supporting the development of thinking skills, including using questioning techniques, cognitive conflict, and non-traditional stimuli like films and artifacts. Developing higher-order thinking in students is important because it allows them to learn how to think, not just what to think. Teachers can support this development by using open-ended questions, group activities, and reflective practices to help students think critically about their own learning.
Common Core State Standards -Reading & WritingRLagana
This slide show was used as part of an early step toward preparing middle school educators for the Common Core.
The opening slides can be easily skipped. I wanted to convey to my colleagues that through heavy focus on writing and reading (and less on specific content) we could help our students become better thinkers, readers, and writers.
You're more than welcome to email me with questions, though I do not purport to be any kind of expert.(lagana2@glastonburyus.org)
You're also welcome to follow my babbling and raving at http://readingteacherct.blogspot.com/
Ralph Lagana, 2013
The document provides guidance on creating effective essential and unit questions to guide curriculum and instruction. It discusses how essential questions can be overarching questions that span multiple units while unit questions focus on a specific unit. Examples are provided to illustrate how different unit questions can support a single essential question. Tips are also given for writing good essential and unit questions, such as making them open-ended and focusing on how and why rather than what, who, or when. The creation of questions is portrayed as an ongoing process.
This document discusses the need for information and media literacy through the example of a learning community focused on global warming. It describes how a library and information science course taught students to evaluate information sources and understand how media can engender misunderstanding. While students initially agreed with biased sources, the course aimed to help them think critically and arm themselves with credible information to make well-informed decisions. The document advocates for increased collaboration between librarians and other faculty to strengthen students' information literacy skills.
Teacher training course quit keeping-usjackson9007
Find out about attaining qualified teacher status and how teacher training http://teachertrainer.com/ can help you develop the skills you need to become an effective teacher, and to achieve qualified teacher status you need to complete an teacher training course.
This document discusses the importance of listening to student voices and perspectives in developing effective information literacy instruction. It notes that students are paying customers whose learning experience includes information literacy sessions. Making assumptions about students can lead to problems, so the document recommends directly asking students about their needs through informal and formal means like focus groups. The final section describes a "Students as Consultants" project that promotes student engagement in enhancing teaching and learning by offering staff qualified student perspectives beyond typical evaluations.
This document outlines 9 common sense learning principles that are often overlooked in modern education and training programs. The principles are derived from memorable learning experiences as children and adults as well as sage advice. They include using stories, games, exploration and experimentation, visuals, coaches, peer learning, and focusing on the most important concepts rather than trying to cover everything. Implementing these time-tested principles can make learning more engaging, meaningful and relevant.
The document discusses approaches to humanizing mathematical education by focusing on children's innate mathematical abilities and powers of abstraction. It advocates designing pupil-centered activities that occupy students and allow the teacher to withdraw as an authority. Examples of such activities include open-ended investigations that students explore independently and "Do, Talk and Record" activities where students collaborate, explain their work, and record their findings. The goal is to shift emphasis from the teacher and external criteria to students' internal mathematization processes.
This document discusses the educational philosophies of John Dewey and Jean Piaget. It expresses the author's desire to become a teacher in order to help students develop to their full potential and make a positive difference in their lives. The author believes in creating a safe, comfortable learning environment for students and helping them develop a strong work ethic. Their educational goals are influenced by philosophies that emphasize student growth, interaction, and hands-on learning.
Make clickers work for you: Faciltiation and question writingStephanie Chasteen
Clickers can make teaching more effective and fun, but how does a teacher best use clickers in the class? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore research-based ideas for questioning to achieve student engagement and deep learning. We will focus on the use of “peer instruction” in which students discuss challenging questions. We’ll compare example questions, practice writing questions, discuss common challenges, and share tips on getting students to productively reason through them. No software needed.
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Business Research Methods and Tools
Week 3: Survey research and secondary data analysis research
Surveys
Surveys can be an effective way to gather opinions and reactions from stakeholders such as your
customers. Surveys work best when you want small amounts of information from relatively large
numbers of people. People don’t finish long surveys very frequently; they might give you 5
minutes of their time, but maybe not 15 minutes. Some researchers like to use open-ended
questions in a survey such as “Do you like Pepsi or Coke better?” but these questions can be
difficult for people to answer without prompts or assistance from another person. It might be
easier for them to answer a question such as, “On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning you hate it
and 5 meaning you love it, what do you think about Pepsi?”
Surveys require caution precisely because they (typically) involve people sharing their thoughts,
ideas, beliefs, behaviors, and so on. People are not always honest when they talk about
themselves, and they present bias in their own presentations for many reasons. For example, the
survey is about opinions involving Pepsi and Coke, people may not want to admit that they really
like either one, because they know they should be more health-conscious, and therefore might
feel guilty about liking either one of them too much.
Surveys can be conducted in many ways: in person, through the mail, over the phone, or online.
The popularity of online surveys has expanded significantly in recent years. Often, when you buy
something at a store or a restaurant, the receipt provides a website address for an online survey to
fill out. The invitation will typically include an incentive, such as a chance to win a $1000 gift
card at the store, if you complete the survey. Incentives can be useful, but they can also damage
your results, because people might fill out the survey without providing thoughtful answers just
so they can receive the incentive.
Secondary data analysis
Secondary data analysis can be a very effective method of research. Secondary data is data that
somebody else has already collected. In secondary analysis, you look at that previously collected
data and do your own analysis on it. For example, let us imagine that you want to open a pizza
chain franchise, and you are trying to decide where to put it. In this case, surveying potential
customers might not be the most efficient option. You might consider analyzing secondary data
instead, such as customers’ addresses from other franchises in the chain or census data that
would tell you where recent population increases have taken place. Other people have already
collected and analyzed this data, and you are not collecting it again, but you are analyzing it to
answer your own research questions.
When performing secondary data analysis, it is important to make sure that the data you are
using is appropriate for your questio ...
Classroom response systems ("clickers") offer a powerful way to increase student engagement by going beyond simple quizzes. They provide an opportunity to gather real-time feedback on student understanding. If you are new to clickers or need fresh ideas for using clickers in the classroom, please join us as we explore best clicker practices and provide tips and suggestions for using clickers in your class and for writing great questions.
The College Classroom Fa15 Meeting 5: Active LearningPeter Newbury
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Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
Information and Communication Technology in EducationMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 2)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Students will be able to explain the role and impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. They will understand how ICT tools, such as computers, the internet, and educational software, enhance learning and teaching processes. By exploring various ICT applications, students will recognize how these technologies facilitate access to information, improve communication, support collaboration, and enable personalized learning experiences.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭:
-Students will be able to discuss what constitutes reliable sources on the internet. They will learn to identify key characteristics of trustworthy information, such as credibility, accuracy, and authority. By examining different types of online sources, students will develop skills to evaluate the reliability of websites and content, ensuring they can distinguish between reputable information and misinformation.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
4. Universities
UCL (advice to under/postgrads)
“Kinaesthetic learner [should] make studying more physical – work
at a standing desk/on an exercise bike”
5. Evidence?
How people learn not well understood
Plenty of studies conducted
Little to suggest learning through a ‘preferred
learning style’ improves learning
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7. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences
8 intelligences, rather than the traditional IQ-type intelligence
E.g. musical, visual-spatial, naturalistic, logical-mathematical
8. Gardner in 2016
“Most psychologists, and particularly most psychometricians, have
never warmed to the theory”
“... nor have I carried out experiments designed to test the theory.”
He even says, “I readily admit that the theory is no longer current”
as “several fields of knowledge have advanced significantly since
the early 1980s.”
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14. Learning Outcomes
Think of a topic that you teach and scribble down some learning
outcomes in ascending order of challenge/difficulty/level
You just need two or three
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17. Evils of Knowledge
“Give your scholar no verbal lessons; he should be taught by
experience alone … What’s the use of inscribing on their brains a list
of symbols which mean nothing to them?”
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Education, 1921
18. Immorality of Facts
“If nature has given the child this plasticity of brain … it was not that
you should imprint on it the names and dates of kings, the jargon of
heraldry, the globe and geography, all those words without present
meaning or future use for the child, which flood of words
overwhelms his sad and barren childhood.”
- Rousseau, Education, 1921
19. Passive Fact Learning
“The child is throw into a passive, receptive or absorbing attitude.
The conditions are such that he is not permitted to follow the law of
his nature; the result is friction and waste.”
- John Dewey, from The Essential Dewey (Hickman and Alexander)
20. English National Curriculum
Pupils should receive lessons “where rote learning of facts must give
way to nurturing through education of essential transferable skills.”
Part of a foreword to an ATL publication by the Director of
Curriculum at the QCA, who reorganised the curriculum, Mick
Waters said that:
21. Engaging with Research
“Much of what teachers are taught about education is wrong,
and … they are encouraged to teach in ineffective ways …
Ideas that had absolutely no evidence backing them up had
been presented to me as unquestionable axioms.”
- Daisy Christodoulou, Seven Myths About Education
23. Right and Wrong
It’s not like science – there are no clear answers
Purpose of education is tied to political and social debates; there is
often a conflict in what one person sees as important versus another
Being evidence-informed
24. Myths
Don’t tend to originate from experts/entrepreneurs misleading us
Usually from uninformed interpretations of genuine facts, promoted by
victims of their own wishful thinking
Howard-Jones, Neuroscience and education: myths and messages, 2014
26. Myths
In Larsson 1995, he explained that spinach being a good source of iron is
a myth from the 1930s, citing Hamblin (1981)
Hamblin (1981) explains that the discovery was actually in the 1980s
and that it was shown in the 1930s that the issue arose from an
incorrect decimal point
The decimal point has no reference
27. Myths
The lack of reference for the decimal point (and search that bore no
fruits) was highlighted to Hamblin by Sutton in 2010.
Hamblin replied thanking Sutton and continued:
“I am very pleased to see that you have uncovered the whole story and
very willing to admit that I was wrong. Incidentally, my name is Terence
not Terrance.”
29. Hot right now?
How we learn – cognitive sciences. Memory
https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/memories-are-
made?amp
Rosenshine 2012
https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/are-these-7-
pillars-classroom-practice
Cognitive Load Theory
Retrieval Practice and the Testing Effect
Spaced Repetition and Interleaving
31. Publications
Rosenshine’s, “Principles of Instruction”
- Evidence-based teaching approaches
Sutton Trust, “What makes great teaching?”
- Lots of evidence-based ideas to do and ideas to
avoid
Education Endowment Foundation
- Lots of evidence-based strategies
Research Schools Network
- Sandringham Research School Newsletter
32. References
Edgar Dale ‘Audio-visual Methods in Teaching’ http://ocw.metu.edu.tr/file.php/118/dale_audio-
visual_20methods_20in_20teaching_1_.pdf
Christian Bokhove on Myths https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/cbokhove/researched-2017-
national-conference-this-is-the-new-mth
Doug Lemov on Bloom’s Taxonomy
http://m.teachlikeachampion.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fteachlikeachampion.com%2Fblog
%2Fblooms-taxonomy-pyramid-problem%2F&dm_redirected=true#3080
Dan Williams on Pyramids of Doom
https://furtheredagogy.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/pyramids-of-doom/
33. Gardner essay on MI Theory https://howardgardner01.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/scientists-
making-a-difference_gardner.pdf
Krathwohl’s Revised Taxonomy www.depauw.edu/files/resources/krathwohl.pdf
Pedro de Bruyckere on Bloom’s https://theeconomyofmeaning.com/2017/08/24/a-longer-piece-
on-the-taxonomy-of-bloom/
Willingham on Learning Styles http://www.danielwillingham.com/learning-styles-faq.html
Blake Harvard on Learning Styles https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/07/17/learning-myths-
vs-learning-facts/
Claire Stoneman on Learning
Styles https://birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/2017/10/25/vapid-and-vakuous-the-zombie-
myth-that-refuses-to-die-even-in-our-universities/
Lemov and Willingham on Blooms http://teachlikeachampion.com/blog/blooms-taxonomy-
pyramid-problem/
34. Seven Myths of Education, by Daisy Christodoulou
What if?, by David Didau
Education Endowment Foundation https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/
Sutton Trust’s “What Makes Great Teaching” https://www.suttontrust.com/research-paper/great-
teaching/
Deans For Impact “Science of Learning” https://deansforimpact.org/resources/the-science-of-
learning/
Kirschner, Sweller and Clark (2006) “Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work”
http://www.cogtech.usc.edu/publications/kirschner_Sweller_Clark.pdf
Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction
https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/Rosenshine.pdf
ResearchED www.workingoutwhatworks.com
Link here http://www.staffs.ac.uk/sgc1/faculty/personal-skills/documents/learning_styles_questionnaire.pdf
Plenty of studies – but these have almost entirely been shown to lack credibility through poor methodology. Literature reviews have been conducted by prominent psychologists who have shown most studies lack key criteria that make them credible.
There’s a study into verbalisers and visualisers – those who like to think through words or through pictures. It showed that they do tend to move towards those approaches when given the freedom, but it didn’t show any differences in their learning when they use their preferred style to when they don’t.
Note that learning styles theory is a theory of how the mind works, not about instruction. You can base your instruction around covering all learning styles and do so very successfully, it’s just that the evidence is not there for their existence; you’re probably just a good teacher.
Gardner was intrigued because of Jean Piaget who considered scientific thinking as the high point of cognitive development. Gardner felt that this was only one plausible end state; as a trained musician and a lover of the arts and wondered how one would construe human development if one were to think of artistics thinking as the apogee of human cognition.
Noticed that damage to different parts of the brain affected certain aspects, e.g. musical areas can get damaged leaving linguistic capacities unaffected.
He decided experimental psychology wasn’t for him and carried out syntheses of known research to draw his own conclusions. Received a grant to conduct significant research into different ways of thinking, eventually publishing the 1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Deliberately used intelligences to challenge psychologists who felt they owned the word (rather than using the word talents). His definition of intelligence was “the biopsychological potential to process information in certain ways in order to solve problems or create products that are valued in at least one culture.”
The theory in not experimental in the traditional sense, but is draws on hundreds of findings from half-a-dozen fields of science
Gardner says he is “no longer wedded to the particular list of intelligences that I initially developed. What I … have done is to undermine the hegemony over the concept of intelligence that was maintained for a century by adherents to a Spearman-Binet-Piaget concept of intelligence.”
Give printout of this one – it’s referenced and includes a Confucius quote
Then print off the various different examples from http://www.willatworklearning.com/2006/05/people_remember.html
Then go through the rest of the Dale explanations
His book is about teaching using audio-visual materials – these were particularly new – and the idea that AV can make the learning experience more memorable.
The whole purpose of the cone is to consider that there are experiences that are particularly direct and, thus, concrete, onto those experiences that are more abstract. It’s not intended as a hierarchy because, depending on what you are learning or the stage that you are at, there are plenty of abstractions and concrete experiences that are helpful and necessary (e.g. as a child you learn many words – visual symbols – which are necessary abstractions)
There is no triangle in the literature – this has been constructed by other people to try and represent it.
In Bloom’s 1956 paper, practically before cognitive science was a thing, it included the line “with the understanding that knowledge was the necessary precondition for putting these skills and abilities into practice.” Many people place limited importance on knowledge and that learning knowledge in lessons is one of the least productive things they could be doing.
In reality, you need the knowledge – the facts – in order to allow students to think deeply, and you have to reinforce the knowledge enough to ensure it is built into long-term memory.
His Taxonomy was designed to bring about a common language to talk about learning goals – this seems to have been successfully transferred.
However, there is no basis in research for the hierarchies that come with it. Even with the adaptations, there is no actual research basis for the categories or for one category being more difficult than another - they even acknowledged this in their own original paper, suggesting evaluation could come at any stage. There is research that has distinction between different types of knowledge (declarative – recall, comprehension, understanding; and procedural – enables application).
There are a number of adaptations over 50+ years. This from Dylan Wiliam has knowledge is in its own dimension as a necessary precursor to the others, but the rest is a collection, a toolbox, of ideas. You can do any of them together, on their own, before the other, after the other.
Daisy Christodoulou’s book ‘Seven Myths of Education’ outlines an argument that suggests Facts and Knowledge have been considered less important, with a series of chapters on myths around:
Facts prevent understanding
Teacher-led instruction is passive
We should teach transferable skills
Projects and activities are the best way to learn
Teaching knowledge is indoctrination
Daisy Christodoulou’s book ‘Seven Myths of Education’ outlines an argument that suggests Facts and Knowledge have been considered less important, with a series of chapters on myths around:
Facts prevent understanding
Teacher-led instruction is passive
We should teach transferable skills
Projects and activities are the best way to learn
Teaching knowledge is indoctrination
Daisy Christodoulou’s book ‘Seven Myths of Education’ outlines an argument that suggests Facts and Knowledge have been considered less important, with a series of chapters on myths around:
Facts prevent understanding
Teacher-led instruction is passive
We should teach transferable skills
Projects and activities are the best way to learn
Teaching knowledge is indoctrination
Daisy Christodoulou’s book ‘Seven Myths of Education’ outlines an argument that suggests Facts and Knowledge have been considered less important, with a series of chapters on myths around:
Facts prevent understanding
Teacher-led instruction is passive
We should teach transferable skills
Projects and activities are the best way to learn
Teaching knowledge is indoctrination
Barriers
Time to read research
Time to conduct research
Access to research
Lack of concise, easy-to-follow research
Lack of clarity in how to implement conclusions
Teaching is not a science
Desired objectives of ‘what makes good teaching’ / ‘what should we teach’ varies from one person to another
Lack of expertise to judge research quality
Success of implementation is not easily observable
Lack of engagement from many
Important to agree common goals in those areas where commonality is achievable – e.g. those areas that can be defined by science
Whole purpose of this is to inform, challenge and refine our professional judgement. Evidence and research shouldn’t undermine professional judgement – it is there for the former.