This curriculum unit was designed for a first grade math class to increase engagement and understanding, especially for African American students scoring below average on state assessments. The unit uses tangrams, iPads, shapes, and writing to have students apply and analyze shapes. It addresses math and writing standards and incorporates various levels of Bloom's taxonomy. Assessment consists of students creating and explaining an original shape picture. The unit employs research-based cooperative learning groups, peer tutoring, and real-world activities to actively engage students.
The document examines how teachers can present information to students through non-lecture methods by discussing several options like games, debates, group projects, and technology. It also addresses aligning teaching methods with learning goals and using developmentally appropriate instructional materials and resources to enhance lessons. Finally, the document suggests teachers can find new ways to present information by exploring options online or through other educators.
The document provides tips and guidelines for creating effective classroom displays. It discusses the purposes of displays, including to enrich lessons, provide extra information for students, and showcase student work. It also offers advice on display surfaces, layout, organization, and design elements like color schemes, captions, and maintaining displays. The overall message is that classroom displays should be well-planned, organized, engaging, and celebrate student effort and learning.
The document provides guidance for teachers on selecting developmentally appropriate teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials aligned with lesson goals. It suggests several non-lecture ways to present information, such as games, group projects, demonstrations, and technology. Teachers are advised to consider students' developmental levels when choosing methods, select materials that engage learners and address multiple intelligences, and use technology that reinforces lesson objectives. The document stresses the importance of selecting resources based on students, content, time, and available materials.
Book & Electronic Files of Principles of Teaching Ysell San Juan
This document discusses books and electronic materials as instructional resources. It outlines advantages and disadvantages of using books, such as their ability to provide permanent and reusable information versus potential limitations in accessibility. The document also notes the increasing availability of electronic materials like CDs, DVDs, and online content, but argues these do not replace textbooks. It provides sample discussion questions about classifying different instructional materials based on sensory learning modes and determining appropriate resources for different learning styles.
Project-based learning involves students investigating and responding to an engaging question, problem or challenge over an extended period of time. It is student-centered and results in a tangible product or presentation. Key characteristics include being problem-focused, inquiry-based and self-directed. The teacher acts as a guide, while students work individually or collaboratively to conduct research, find sources, and take responsibility for their own learning. Project-based learning develops important skills for students' future like problem solving, collaboration, and lifelong learning. It also makes teaching more authentic and accommodates different learning styles.
1. The document discusses the selection and preparation of various types of instructional materials including audiovisual materials, non-projected visuals like charts and maps, projected visuals like slides and films, audio media, multimedia resources, simulations, books, and duplicated materials.
2. Key factors in selecting instructional materials include matching the materials to learning objectives, ensuring the instructor is familiar with the content, choosing materials appropriate for the teaching format and student abilities, and selecting based on contributions to learning rather than just availability or ease of use.
3. A variety of media should be used as no single medium is best for all purposes. Locally produced materials by instructors can significantly enhance learning.
The document describes a lesson plan involving Flat Stanley where students create a cardboard friend and send it via email to other places around the world. The hosting family would take photos and keep a journal of activities with the cardboard friend before sending it back. This allows students to learn about other cultures. The lesson incorporates skills like collaboration, hands-on learning, and using technology. Standards around student creativity and understanding are addressed. Considerations for modifying the lesson for students with disabilities are also mentioned.
This curriculum unit was designed for a first grade math class to increase engagement and understanding, especially for African American students scoring below average on state assessments. The unit uses tangrams, iPads, shapes, and writing to have students apply and analyze shapes. It addresses math and writing standards and incorporates various levels of Bloom's taxonomy. Assessment consists of students creating and explaining an original shape picture. The unit employs research-based cooperative learning groups, peer tutoring, and real-world activities to actively engage students.
The document examines how teachers can present information to students through non-lecture methods by discussing several options like games, debates, group projects, and technology. It also addresses aligning teaching methods with learning goals and using developmentally appropriate instructional materials and resources to enhance lessons. Finally, the document suggests teachers can find new ways to present information by exploring options online or through other educators.
The document provides tips and guidelines for creating effective classroom displays. It discusses the purposes of displays, including to enrich lessons, provide extra information for students, and showcase student work. It also offers advice on display surfaces, layout, organization, and design elements like color schemes, captions, and maintaining displays. The overall message is that classroom displays should be well-planned, organized, engaging, and celebrate student effort and learning.
The document provides guidance for teachers on selecting developmentally appropriate teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials aligned with lesson goals. It suggests several non-lecture ways to present information, such as games, group projects, demonstrations, and technology. Teachers are advised to consider students' developmental levels when choosing methods, select materials that engage learners and address multiple intelligences, and use technology that reinforces lesson objectives. The document stresses the importance of selecting resources based on students, content, time, and available materials.
Book & Electronic Files of Principles of Teaching Ysell San Juan
This document discusses books and electronic materials as instructional resources. It outlines advantages and disadvantages of using books, such as their ability to provide permanent and reusable information versus potential limitations in accessibility. The document also notes the increasing availability of electronic materials like CDs, DVDs, and online content, but argues these do not replace textbooks. It provides sample discussion questions about classifying different instructional materials based on sensory learning modes and determining appropriate resources for different learning styles.
Project-based learning involves students investigating and responding to an engaging question, problem or challenge over an extended period of time. It is student-centered and results in a tangible product or presentation. Key characteristics include being problem-focused, inquiry-based and self-directed. The teacher acts as a guide, while students work individually or collaboratively to conduct research, find sources, and take responsibility for their own learning. Project-based learning develops important skills for students' future like problem solving, collaboration, and lifelong learning. It also makes teaching more authentic and accommodates different learning styles.
1. The document discusses the selection and preparation of various types of instructional materials including audiovisual materials, non-projected visuals like charts and maps, projected visuals like slides and films, audio media, multimedia resources, simulations, books, and duplicated materials.
2. Key factors in selecting instructional materials include matching the materials to learning objectives, ensuring the instructor is familiar with the content, choosing materials appropriate for the teaching format and student abilities, and selecting based on contributions to learning rather than just availability or ease of use.
3. A variety of media should be used as no single medium is best for all purposes. Locally produced materials by instructors can significantly enhance learning.
The document describes a lesson plan involving Flat Stanley where students create a cardboard friend and send it via email to other places around the world. The hosting family would take photos and keep a journal of activities with the cardboard friend before sending it back. This allows students to learn about other cultures. The lesson incorporates skills like collaboration, hands-on learning, and using technology. Standards around student creativity and understanding are addressed. Considerations for modifying the lesson for students with disabilities are also mentioned.
This document discusses ways to make learning visible to parents through classroom displays, documentation, and digital tools. It recommends using bulletin boards, journals, documentation panels, displays, portfolios, and a classroom homepage to showcase students' work, the curriculum, and daily activities. The goal is to help parents understand what their children are learning by inviting them into the classroom experience.
The document discusses the use of bulletin boards in classrooms. It defines bulletin boards as a medium for displaying materials. It describes different types of bulletin boards, such as sharing, decorative, conceptual and interactive boards. Principles of effective boards include being interactive and allowing student ownership. Advantages are that boards build interest and motivate students, while disadvantages include potential distraction and clutter. The document provides ideas for board content and materials to create useful and engaging instructional tools.
The document discusses the roles and qualities of effective teachers. It lists the names of future teachers and outlines key traits of great teachers such as strong communication skills, deep subject matter knowledge, and the ability to build caring relationships with students. It also describes techniques like flipped classrooms and gamification. The roles of teachers are explained as preparing lessons, grading papers, and helping students learn concepts. Qualities of good teachers include patience, a gentle voice, and being a good student themselves. The document emphasizes that teachers play an important role in students' lives and success.
The document discusses different types of educational resources including student created content, expert blogs, open educational resources, software, and topical training. Student created content allows students to become content producers by creating works like blogs, essays, and e-portfolios. Expert blogs promote open dialogue while open educational resources make course materials freely available. Software engages students with multimedia and interactivity. Topical training provides online and classroom seminars on various topics.
This document discusses instructional media for language teaching. It defines instructional media as materials and physical means an instructor can use to facilitate learning objectives. The document outlines different types of media including audio, visual, and audiovisual. It describes functions of instructional media such as attracting attention and promoting acceptance of ideas. The document provides guidance on when and how to use instructional media, such as in lectures to stimulate interest or for active learning. It also discusses how to develop media by selecting, analyzing, deciding to adapt, adopt, or create materials and considering practicality, student appropriateness, and instructional appropriateness.
This document provides guidance for implementing "Math Free-Time" in the classroom. It recommends dedicating 20-40 minutes at least once per month for students to engage in math-related problem solving, games, coding, reading/writing, and other activities of their choosing. Students should set specific goals for their free time and have multiple work periods to complete goals. When goals are achieved, students write them on a goals wall to celebrate accomplishments. The presenter schedules Math Free-Time every other week or in a rotation with other problem-solving tasks to provide choice and enrichment in math learning.
This document discusses strategies for differentiated instruction in the foreign language classroom. It provides examples of differentiating content, activities, and student products. Content can be differentiated through audio recordings, multiple texts, and supplemental materials. Activities can be differentiated by allowing student choice, using tiered activities, and mixed readiness groups. Student products can be differentiated by allowing tiered products and student choice in demonstrating learning. The document also discusses addressing diverse learner needs, providing both low and high preparation differentiation strategies, and using tools like cubing and tic-tac-toe choice boards to further differentiate instruction and student work.
1. The document discusses the selection and preparation of instructional materials for biology lessons. It defines instructional materials as devices that assist instructors in teaching and lists examples such as textbooks, software, and supplies.
2. General criteria for selecting instructional materials include supporting lesson objectives, appealing to students, and maintaining interest while encouraging participation. Materials should provide appropriate stimuli and reinforcement.
3. The preparation of instructional materials depends on availability, feasibility, cost, number of students, and existing facilities. Examples of materials are chalkboards, posters, charts, models, and references are provided.
This document discusses learning and teaching. It defines learning as the progressive acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through experience. Learning involves adjusting to new situations and overcoming obstacles. Teaching is the process of imparting knowledge to students. For learning to be effective, it should be challenging, involve active participation, motivate students, and identify individual potentials. Feedback and a supportive environment also promote learning. Various teaching methods and aids can be used depending on objectives, subjects, resources, and other factors. Both teaching and learning are most successful as interactive processes.
The document discusses the use of instructional materials in college teaching. It provides background information on college teaching and defines instructional materials as devices that assist instructors in teaching and learning. It discusses instructional material theory and guidelines for using instructional materials, including reasons to use them, when they are appropriate, and design considerations. It also describes the roles of instructional materials in different teaching methods like mass instruction, individualized learning, and group learning. Finally, it categorizes different types of instructional material presentations.
Guiding Principles in the Selection and Use of Instructional MaterialsIrvin Ecalnir
Chapter 6 Instructional Methodology
MaEd Science Class 2016 - 2017
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
Topic: Instructional Materials
Presented by Irvin N. Ecalnir
The document provides guidelines for selecting and evaluating instructional materials. It lists several factors to consider: whether the materials accurately portray ideas, contribute meaningful content, are appropriate for students, are in good physical condition, include a teacher's guide, develop critical thinking skills, and are worth the time and cost. The document also emphasizes that effective use of materials requires preparation of the teacher, students, and follow up activities to meet learning objectives.
A bulletin board is an instructional tool that can supplement learning when used properly. It provides a surface for posting messages or information to reinforce instructional goals, communicate essential classroom information to students, and include and monitor student work and progress. An effective bulletin board should have a unified theme, avoid overcrowding, and be visually appealing through balanced use of color, images, and spacing. Teachers can use bulletin boards to display materials related to the current unit of study, classroom rules and schedules, student work, and seasonal decorations.
The document discusses guidelines for selecting and using instructional materials. It recommends that materials accurately portray ideas, contribute meaningful content to achieve learning objectives, and be appropriate for learners. A teacher should prepare themselves, students, and materials, and follow up to ensure objectives are met. The acronym PPPF represents preparing yourself, preparing students, presenting materials, and following up. Overall, the key is for instructional materials to help teachers achieve learning objectives.
Classroom displays cfgs good practice guideAmjad Ali
This document provides ideas for classroom displays organized into 21 sections. Each section describes a different type of display such as Bloom's Taxonomy, independent learning strategies, exemplar student work, and motivation. Specific examples of displays are given with photographs from different subject classrooms. The displays are meant to support student learning, engagement, independence, and assessment.
Factors to consider when designing materials slide shareAbdullah_Peracha
The document outlines several key factors for teachers to consider when designing materials for students. Teachers should know their students by understanding their experiences, aspirations, learning needs, culture, language, and financial backgrounds. They also need to know the curriculum objectives and design materials that are appropriate for the students' level and fit within the context. Additional considerations include available resources and facilities, the teacher's own competence and preparation time, and ensuring compliance with copyright laws when extracting material from other sources.
The document provides guidelines for selecting and evaluating instructional materials. It lists several criteria that should be considered:
1) Instructional materials should give an accurate representation of ideas and concepts, contribute meaningful content to learning objectives, and be appropriate for students' ages and experiences.
2) Materials must be in good physical condition and have a teacher's guide for effective use. They should help develop students' critical thinking skills.
3) The time, cost and effort required to use a material should be worth the educational benefit compared to alternative options. Proper preparation and follow up by the teacher is important for optimal use of instructional materials.
The document discusses bulletin boards, their uses in English language classrooms, and how to create effective bulletin boards. It defines bulletin boards as tools that can share information, enhance learning, and feature student work. The document outlines different types of bulletin boards, characteristics of effective boards, and activities they can be used for, such as displaying student work, conveying information, and reviewing concepts. It also discusses advantages and disadvantages of boards for teachers and students, supplies needed, and tips for creating boards.
A thematic unit uses a central theme to integrate content areas like language arts, science, social studies, and more across multiple lessons. It maximizes student interest by connecting learning to one theme, activating prior knowledge, and using varied strategies. Thematic units provide context-based learning and scaffolding to support English learners' language development. An example thematic unit on bees incorporates science lessons on bee characteristics, music exploring how flight is portrayed, and art depicting the life cycle through a poster. It concludes by revisiting prior knowledge through a KWL chart.
This document discusses using technology and differentiation strategies to achieve educational equity. It outlines how technology can help differentiate content, process, and products for assessment. Assistive technologies can help students with disabilities. Culturally responsive teaching views student backgrounds as assets. Learner-centered strategies include meeting social needs through collaboration, cognitive needs through various thinking skills, and metacognitive needs through reflection. Overall the document provides guidance for teachers on using technology and differentiation to create an equitable learning environment.
The unit plan analyzes a "Meet the Bears" unit for grades K-2. It focuses on comparing bears and humans. Students research bear characteristics, needs, and sizes. They create graphs and a brochure comparing bears and humans. Assessment includes questions, observations, and a rubric-scored brochure. The unit incorporates hands-on learning, technology, and collaboration between students and 5th graders.
This document discusses ways to make learning visible to parents through classroom displays, documentation, and digital tools. It recommends using bulletin boards, journals, documentation panels, displays, portfolios, and a classroom homepage to showcase students' work, the curriculum, and daily activities. The goal is to help parents understand what their children are learning by inviting them into the classroom experience.
The document discusses the use of bulletin boards in classrooms. It defines bulletin boards as a medium for displaying materials. It describes different types of bulletin boards, such as sharing, decorative, conceptual and interactive boards. Principles of effective boards include being interactive and allowing student ownership. Advantages are that boards build interest and motivate students, while disadvantages include potential distraction and clutter. The document provides ideas for board content and materials to create useful and engaging instructional tools.
The document discusses the roles and qualities of effective teachers. It lists the names of future teachers and outlines key traits of great teachers such as strong communication skills, deep subject matter knowledge, and the ability to build caring relationships with students. It also describes techniques like flipped classrooms and gamification. The roles of teachers are explained as preparing lessons, grading papers, and helping students learn concepts. Qualities of good teachers include patience, a gentle voice, and being a good student themselves. The document emphasizes that teachers play an important role in students' lives and success.
The document discusses different types of educational resources including student created content, expert blogs, open educational resources, software, and topical training. Student created content allows students to become content producers by creating works like blogs, essays, and e-portfolios. Expert blogs promote open dialogue while open educational resources make course materials freely available. Software engages students with multimedia and interactivity. Topical training provides online and classroom seminars on various topics.
This document discusses instructional media for language teaching. It defines instructional media as materials and physical means an instructor can use to facilitate learning objectives. The document outlines different types of media including audio, visual, and audiovisual. It describes functions of instructional media such as attracting attention and promoting acceptance of ideas. The document provides guidance on when and how to use instructional media, such as in lectures to stimulate interest or for active learning. It also discusses how to develop media by selecting, analyzing, deciding to adapt, adopt, or create materials and considering practicality, student appropriateness, and instructional appropriateness.
This document provides guidance for implementing "Math Free-Time" in the classroom. It recommends dedicating 20-40 minutes at least once per month for students to engage in math-related problem solving, games, coding, reading/writing, and other activities of their choosing. Students should set specific goals for their free time and have multiple work periods to complete goals. When goals are achieved, students write them on a goals wall to celebrate accomplishments. The presenter schedules Math Free-Time every other week or in a rotation with other problem-solving tasks to provide choice and enrichment in math learning.
This document discusses strategies for differentiated instruction in the foreign language classroom. It provides examples of differentiating content, activities, and student products. Content can be differentiated through audio recordings, multiple texts, and supplemental materials. Activities can be differentiated by allowing student choice, using tiered activities, and mixed readiness groups. Student products can be differentiated by allowing tiered products and student choice in demonstrating learning. The document also discusses addressing diverse learner needs, providing both low and high preparation differentiation strategies, and using tools like cubing and tic-tac-toe choice boards to further differentiate instruction and student work.
1. The document discusses the selection and preparation of instructional materials for biology lessons. It defines instructional materials as devices that assist instructors in teaching and lists examples such as textbooks, software, and supplies.
2. General criteria for selecting instructional materials include supporting lesson objectives, appealing to students, and maintaining interest while encouraging participation. Materials should provide appropriate stimuli and reinforcement.
3. The preparation of instructional materials depends on availability, feasibility, cost, number of students, and existing facilities. Examples of materials are chalkboards, posters, charts, models, and references are provided.
This document discusses learning and teaching. It defines learning as the progressive acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through experience. Learning involves adjusting to new situations and overcoming obstacles. Teaching is the process of imparting knowledge to students. For learning to be effective, it should be challenging, involve active participation, motivate students, and identify individual potentials. Feedback and a supportive environment also promote learning. Various teaching methods and aids can be used depending on objectives, subjects, resources, and other factors. Both teaching and learning are most successful as interactive processes.
The document discusses the use of instructional materials in college teaching. It provides background information on college teaching and defines instructional materials as devices that assist instructors in teaching and learning. It discusses instructional material theory and guidelines for using instructional materials, including reasons to use them, when they are appropriate, and design considerations. It also describes the roles of instructional materials in different teaching methods like mass instruction, individualized learning, and group learning. Finally, it categorizes different types of instructional material presentations.
Guiding Principles in the Selection and Use of Instructional MaterialsIrvin Ecalnir
Chapter 6 Instructional Methodology
MaEd Science Class 2016 - 2017
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
Topic: Instructional Materials
Presented by Irvin N. Ecalnir
The document provides guidelines for selecting and evaluating instructional materials. It lists several factors to consider: whether the materials accurately portray ideas, contribute meaningful content, are appropriate for students, are in good physical condition, include a teacher's guide, develop critical thinking skills, and are worth the time and cost. The document also emphasizes that effective use of materials requires preparation of the teacher, students, and follow up activities to meet learning objectives.
A bulletin board is an instructional tool that can supplement learning when used properly. It provides a surface for posting messages or information to reinforce instructional goals, communicate essential classroom information to students, and include and monitor student work and progress. An effective bulletin board should have a unified theme, avoid overcrowding, and be visually appealing through balanced use of color, images, and spacing. Teachers can use bulletin boards to display materials related to the current unit of study, classroom rules and schedules, student work, and seasonal decorations.
The document discusses guidelines for selecting and using instructional materials. It recommends that materials accurately portray ideas, contribute meaningful content to achieve learning objectives, and be appropriate for learners. A teacher should prepare themselves, students, and materials, and follow up to ensure objectives are met. The acronym PPPF represents preparing yourself, preparing students, presenting materials, and following up. Overall, the key is for instructional materials to help teachers achieve learning objectives.
Classroom displays cfgs good practice guideAmjad Ali
This document provides ideas for classroom displays organized into 21 sections. Each section describes a different type of display such as Bloom's Taxonomy, independent learning strategies, exemplar student work, and motivation. Specific examples of displays are given with photographs from different subject classrooms. The displays are meant to support student learning, engagement, independence, and assessment.
Factors to consider when designing materials slide shareAbdullah_Peracha
The document outlines several key factors for teachers to consider when designing materials for students. Teachers should know their students by understanding their experiences, aspirations, learning needs, culture, language, and financial backgrounds. They also need to know the curriculum objectives and design materials that are appropriate for the students' level and fit within the context. Additional considerations include available resources and facilities, the teacher's own competence and preparation time, and ensuring compliance with copyright laws when extracting material from other sources.
The document provides guidelines for selecting and evaluating instructional materials. It lists several criteria that should be considered:
1) Instructional materials should give an accurate representation of ideas and concepts, contribute meaningful content to learning objectives, and be appropriate for students' ages and experiences.
2) Materials must be in good physical condition and have a teacher's guide for effective use. They should help develop students' critical thinking skills.
3) The time, cost and effort required to use a material should be worth the educational benefit compared to alternative options. Proper preparation and follow up by the teacher is important for optimal use of instructional materials.
The document discusses bulletin boards, their uses in English language classrooms, and how to create effective bulletin boards. It defines bulletin boards as tools that can share information, enhance learning, and feature student work. The document outlines different types of bulletin boards, characteristics of effective boards, and activities they can be used for, such as displaying student work, conveying information, and reviewing concepts. It also discusses advantages and disadvantages of boards for teachers and students, supplies needed, and tips for creating boards.
A thematic unit uses a central theme to integrate content areas like language arts, science, social studies, and more across multiple lessons. It maximizes student interest by connecting learning to one theme, activating prior knowledge, and using varied strategies. Thematic units provide context-based learning and scaffolding to support English learners' language development. An example thematic unit on bees incorporates science lessons on bee characteristics, music exploring how flight is portrayed, and art depicting the life cycle through a poster. It concludes by revisiting prior knowledge through a KWL chart.
This document discusses using technology and differentiation strategies to achieve educational equity. It outlines how technology can help differentiate content, process, and products for assessment. Assistive technologies can help students with disabilities. Culturally responsive teaching views student backgrounds as assets. Learner-centered strategies include meeting social needs through collaboration, cognitive needs through various thinking skills, and metacognitive needs through reflection. Overall the document provides guidance for teachers on using technology and differentiation to create an equitable learning environment.
The unit plan analyzes a "Meet the Bears" unit for grades K-2. It focuses on comparing bears and humans. Students research bear characteristics, needs, and sizes. They create graphs and a brochure comparing bears and humans. Assessment includes questions, observations, and a rubric-scored brochure. The unit incorporates hands-on learning, technology, and collaboration between students and 5th graders.
This document discusses the Flat Stanley project, which involves students creating a cardboard cut-out of a person, sending it to other places, and learning about different cultures through photos and journal entries from host families. It addresses how the project meets educational standards through hands-on, cross-curricular learning and highlights the roles of teachers in guiding students as co-learners and the roles of students as engaged, critical thinkers. The document also outlines educational theories that support the project's design and assessments that evaluate student understanding.
1. The Flat Stanley assignment allows students to learn about other cultures by sending a cardboard cutout of themselves to other places around the world. Students will receive photos and journals from the host families.
2. The assignment incorporates multiple subjects like social studies, language arts, and health. It also involves collaboration between students, teachers, and communities.
3. The assignment can be modified for students with disabilities by changing writing requirements, reading materials aloud, or using voice recordings and adaptive technology.
The document discusses learning theories and how they relate to the "Net Generation" of students. It outlines theories of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, and how a connectivist approach may be more relevant given today's digital landscape. The key ideas are that students are more engaged by interactive, experiential, visual, and socially-connected learning that uses real-world applications and allows them to construct their own knowledge.
This document discusses strategies for Phase 3 of the SEM-R framework for reading enrichment. Phase 3 focuses on student interest and choice. It recommends providing open-ended activity choices that demonstrate responsiveness to student interests and expression styles. A highly effective Phase 3 includes most students working without reminders, demonstrating enthusiasm for their chosen activity. The teacher enhances activities through organization and easy access to resources.
Learning Theories & The Net GenerationGayla Keesee
The document discusses learning theories and how the needs of the "Net Generation" have shifted paradigms in education. It contrasts behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist learning theories with the newer connectivist theory, which acknowledges the impact of technology and the need to know how to access information. The Net Generation prefers interactive, experiential, visual, social, and peer-based learning centered around authentic contexts and information literacy. Educators must adapt instruction to these preferences through balancing action and reflection, visual and text, social and individual approaches, and process versus content.
1. The Flat Stanley assignment allows students to actively learn about other cultures by sending a cardboard cutout of themselves to locations around the world. Students correspond with host families through email and photos.
2. The assignment incorporates multiple subjects like social studies, language arts, and health. It facilitates collaboration between students, teachers, and community members.
3. The assignment aligns with educational standards and theories by promoting hands-on, engaged, and cooperative learning. It provides opportunities for student reflection and accommodates different learning styles.
This document provides an overview of differentiated instruction. It defines differentiated instruction as employing best practices and strategies to maximize student learning based on individual needs. The document outlines the goals and agenda of a workshop on differentiated instruction, which includes solidifying understanding of differentiated instruction principles, learning how to differentiate content, process, product and environment, and creating differentiated lesson plans using student data. Various strategies for differentiated instruction are also described, such as tiered lessons, learning contracts, interest centers and more.
This document provides guidance for developing an action research project to improve literacy at a school. It discusses developing a global view of school improvement by considering literacy, pedagogy, and leadership. It also discusses developing a research problem, understanding multiliteracies, defining texts and text practices, and connecting the research to pedagogy and leadership. Next steps outlined include using school data, sharing draft research designs, and evaluating another school's design.
Interdisciplinary Contextualization for Mathematics EducationJoey Valdriz
Interdisciplinary contextualization in mathematics education involves relating mathematical concepts to real-world contexts across different disciplines to make the concepts more meaningful and relevant to students. It has strong theoretical and empirical support for improving learning outcomes for students. However, implementing interdisciplinary contextualization requires significant effort from educators to collaborate across disciplines and design activities that incorporate authentic materials and problems from students' lives. Educators also need to consider individual differences among students and relate concepts to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all learners.
The document discusses integrating educational technology into teaching using both objectivist and constructivist learning strategies. It defines educational technology and emphasizes that teachers are more important than technology. Both objectivist and constructivist approaches each have a place in learning. Examples are given of how different technologies, like tutorials, simulations, and web quests can support both approaches. Challenges teachers may face are provided along with potential technology-supported solutions.
The document describes a lesson plan about the Mayans called "El Misterio de los Mayas" that incorporates characteristics of effective teaching. The lesson involves students working collaboratively in groups to form hypotheses about what caused the fall of the Mayan civilization through research and testing their ideas. It integrates technology, encourages higher-order thinking skills through the scientific process, and allows for feedback and assessment through group and individual assignments.
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The document discusses several teaching strategies that can be used in an instruction session, including:
1) Having students "drive" the computer to lead parts of the session, engaging them as peers teach.
2) Using a "mindwalk" activity where students brainstorm different aspects of a concept in writing.
3) Implementing problem-based learning through case studies for students to research and propose solutions.
4) Adopting a constructivist approach through inquiry-based methods that build on students' existing knowledge.
Inquiry Learning Powerpoint For ConferenceSue McLean
The document describes the journey of Nelson Central School in New Zealand in implementing an inquiry learning model. It discusses why the school moved to inquiry learning, focusing on developing students' research, thinking and lifelong learning skills. The school adopted the SAUCE model of inquiry which involves setting the scene, acquiring information, using knowledge, communicating results and evaluating. In 2007, the school began its inquiry journey by surveying students' questioning skills and setting targets to improve questioning quality. Subsequent years focused on globalization as a theme to structure inquiry learning across topics and year levels using various technologies and resources.
The document outlines the journey of Nelson Central School in implementing an inquiry learning model. It discusses why the school chose to change to this model to better prepare students for lifelong learning. The school adopted the SAUCE model of inquiry which involves setting the scene, acquiring information, using knowledge, communicating results, and evaluating the process. In the first year of implementation, the school focused on developing students' questioning skills and administered surveys to assess progress. Subsequent years expanded the use of inquiry learning with themes like globalization, allowing students to examine their identity and connections to the wider world through various projects and technology tools.
This document outlines the agenda for a teacher professional development day focused on science instruction. The agenda includes introductions and icebreakers, reviewing student performance outcomes and literacy strategies, sharing lesson plans, and planning for campus implementation. Teachers will discuss challenges in teaching science and strategies to address investigation, perspectives, communication, and taking action performance outcomes.
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to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
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4. Spit back or Soak in! Recall is for: Game Shows Car/travel pastimes Family reunions Crossword puzzles Authentic learning helps the student to: State the problem Consider the options Research various sources of information Develop life-life habits of inquisitive research methods
8. Teachers Are Facilitators! With technology, students are exposed to an open-ended learning environment Students solve the unknown with various approaches: Problem-based Inquiry-based Project-based
9. Works cited Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom. Skills for the 21st Century, Fourth Edition. Morrison, Gary R., Lowther, Deborah L. 2010. Photo of dawn in Colorado courtesy of Thomas A. Clark
Editor's Notes
The No Child Left Behind initiative has left behind authentic learning. Understanding the difference between these two approaches can help not only test scores, but help the student learn to become a life-long learner.
How boring! How frustrating as a learner! Life has too many disconnected facts and information as it is! The learner, while maybe not realizing it, is craving substance!
By providing the student with technology in the class room, the student can open doors leading to more and more. The quest has begun, the teacher has stated the focus of inquiry and the desired result, it has been shown, will stick with the learner and foster other avenues of investigation and the resulting interaction and cooperation with others.
Otherwise, learning is just passing the “squares” of grade levels simply by rote learning. We want to teach the students to become learners for the rest of their lives!
No Child Left Behind? No learner left with no memory of last year’s experiences!!!! Bonus: grade scores come up with an integrated approach using technology in the classroom!
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Gone are the days of keys found in the back of the book: every odd answer is given. Students memorize, infer as much as they can to solve the even problems, bells rings, they’re out the door! The approach of Student-centered learning supports the newly established “habit”, it is hoped, that learning will continue the rest of their lives.