Not exact matches
The type of learning you're describing, with open
classroom discussion, a lot of choice for students, inquiry -
based learning, projects, it seems at odds with the kind of call - and - response, very teacher - directed style that you see at a lot of so - called «no excuses» charter schools that produce high test scores with disadvantaged populations.
Such
classroom -
based discussions could also help schools identify, provide and give value to activities that appeal to boys whose interests and skills lie outside the norms of insider masculinity,» Farr says.
In flipped learning, where the bulk of the material is delivered prior to the
classroom session with
discussion and collaborative learning occurring during the face - to - face event, course facilitators are provided the foundations for creating scenario and role play
based assessments.
Nair recommends involving students in examining the various ways that a
classroom can be rearranged to encourage more collaboration,
discussion, and project -
based learning.
Catherine Snow: Incorporating Rich Language in Early Education Educations Funders Researchers Initiative, November 18, 2013 «Taking on the task of improving reading skills, for all children and especially for those scoring at the bottom of the skill distribution, requires three simple things: first, we must provide all children with experiences designed to ensure a broad knowledge
base and rich language before entry to kindergarten; second, we must redesign post-primary instruction to focus on
discussion, analysis, critique, and synthesis; and third, we must redirect resources from testing children to assessing what is actually going on inside
classrooms,» writes Professor Catherine Snow.
A recent lesson in my ninth - grade language arts
classroom reminded me of the power and efficiency of using hypos —
discussions based on hypothetical scenarios — to engage students and extend their thinking.
While the conversation was rich and rooted in deeper learning and understanding, the inquiry -
based discussion did not end within the
classroom.
According to more than 40 studies of elementary, middle, and high school English
classrooms,
discussion -
based practices improve comprehension of the text and critical - thinking skills for students across ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic contexts (Murphy, Wilkinson, Soter, Hennessey, & Alexander, 2009; Applebee, Langer, Nystrand, Gamoran, 2003).
Based upon the research of HGSE Professor Catherine Snow, one of the world's leading experts on language and literacy, Learning Through
Discussion and Disagreement begins by revealing what classroom discussion is and isn't and defining what makes a classroom discussion s
Discussion and Disagreement begins by revealing what
classroom discussion is and isn't and defining what makes a classroom discussion s
discussion is and isn't and defining what makes a
classroom discussion s
discussion successful.
• The third, Questions /
Discussion vs. Standards / Content, measures the difference between a teacher's rating on a single standard that evaluates the use of questions and classroom discussion as an instructional strategy, and that same teacher's average rating on three standards that assess teaching practices that focus on classroom management routines, on conveying standards - based instructional objectives to students, and on demonstrating content - specific knowledge in teaching these o
Discussion vs. Standards / Content, measures the difference between a teacher's rating on a single standard that evaluates the use of questions and
classroom discussion as an instructional strategy, and that same teacher's average rating on three standards that assess teaching practices that focus on classroom management routines, on conveying standards - based instructional objectives to students, and on demonstrating content - specific knowledge in teaching these o
discussion as an instructional strategy, and that same teacher's average rating on three standards that assess teaching practices that focus on
classroom management routines, on conveying standards -
based instructional objectives to students, and on demonstrating content - specific knowledge in teaching these objectives.
By moving entry - level information outside the
classroom — typically (but not exclusively) through self - paced, scored videos — teachers can reframe learning so that students spend more instructional time engaged in deeper
discussions, hands - on applications and project -
based learning.
For example, PBL teachers share project ideas, receive feedback, and interact with other PBL
classrooms using the Buck Institute for Education's (BIE) Project -
Based Learning network on Edmodo and Edutopia's PBL
discussion group.
But underlying much of the
discussion this year was the need for research -
based strategies for the
classroom, and the requisite teacher preparation and professional development to help teachers apply them effectively.
The results of your comparison will be the
basis of a
classroom discussion on the accuracy of memory.
In recent years, most students in my project -
based AP Government classes have indicated, in both class
discussions and anonymously on surveys, that they prefer project -
based learning to a more traditional
classroom experience.
Teaching Students to «Go Fourth» Peacefully Go Fourth, an anti-bullying program
based on
classroom discussions and exchanges among children around the globe, recently brought teachers, parents, and fourth grade students from East Greenwich, Rhode Island, school to Shaoguan, Guandong province, China, on a mission to promote respect for cultural diversity.
Using Learning Catalytics, an interactive
classroom management solution, Mazur selects students who make the most appropriate
discussion partners,
based on data that shows how the students are performing on the
classroom material.
As described in further detail in the
discussion of the proposed rule for § 1302.92, this proposed change will ensure teaching staff receive effective professional development,
based on a growing body of research demonstrating the effectiveness of intensive professional development for improving teacher practices in early care and education settings [301302303] and research demonstrating that such strategies support are associated with improved teacher practice in the
classroom and a positive increase in
classroom quality.
As a case -
based course, students will engage in
discussion of actual education dilemmas, written and documented in order to bring the reality of schooling into the
classroom.
A new engineering partnership with King and HNTB, a Chicago -
based infrastructure firm, will expand the focus on career options from
classroom discussion to a hands - on approach to learning engineering.
Other teachers»
classrooms also became learning laboratories, places for coaching, for modeling, for rich, research -
based discussions around excellent, equitable teaching and learning.
The following recommendations are offered for the use of online
discussion boards in the middle and high school English
classroom based on suggestions offered in the relevant theoretical and empirical literature, as well as the advice in practitioner - oriented articles and position papers:
Seminar Series Working Paper: Leading a Group
Discussion: Authority, Positioning, and Learning in Problem -
Based Mathematics
Classrooms
On Edmodo, teachers can continue
classroom discussions online, give polls to check for student understanding, and award badges to individual students
based on performance or behavior.
Our school district hosts several micro-credential opportunities for innovative ideas and practices such as text
based discussions, collaborative
classroom teaching and personalized learning.
Here, suggestions for
classroom discussion and inquiry
based on a reading or viewing of Obama's speech.
FEATURES 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Complete assortment of manipulatives for the whole class Teacher support that provides in - depth
discussions of mathematical content Easy - to - use resources that offer
classroom - tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math Durable, easy - to - clean foam INCLUDES Teacher resource book 400
Base Ten units 200
Base Ten rods 40
Base Ten flats 4
Base Ten cubes 50 Place value sheets 4 VersaTotes storage containers
FEATURES 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Teacher support that provides in - depth
discussions of mathematical content and critical thinking Easy - to - use resources that offer
classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math 8 Math Cooperation Mats that allow students to work collaboratively on a task The mats provide a checklist of the problem - solving process
Base Ten Blocks
classroom kit of manipulatives in a durable, easy - to - clean plastic tote PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guide - Features 18 rich tasks that teach content and practice standards using the most common manipulatives.
FEATURES 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Complete assortment of manipulatives for the whole class Teacher support that provides in - depth
discussions of mathematical content Easy - to - use resources that offer
classroom - tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math Durable, easy - to - clean plastic manipulative set INCLUDES Teacher resource book 400
Base Ten units 200
Base Ten rods 40
Base Ten flats 4
Base Ten cubes 50 Place value sheets
FEATURES 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Complete assortment of manipulatives for the whole class Teacher support that provides in - depth
discussions of mathematical content Easy - to - use resources that offer
classroom - tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math Durable, easy - to - clean foam INCLUDES Teacher resource book 400
Base Ten units 200
Base Ten rods 40
Base Ten flats 4
Base Ten cubes 50 Place value sheets 4 VersaTotes storage conainers
2 For a detailed
discussion and examples of
classroom performance lists, see M. Hibbard and colleagues, (1996), Performance -
Based Learning and Assessment, (Alexandria, VA.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development).
The analysis of data collected provides the
basis for conclusions and recommendations for educators who are interested in integrating online
discussions into mathematics methods
classrooms.
They facilitated
discussions of diverse education issues — such as the role of technology in the
classroom, project -
based learning, student involvement in governance, and school reform — sharing their opinions and experiences with people they'd never met before.
The videos take viewers inside two public schools in Washington D.C. to observe how teachers integrate global perspectives and themes into standards -
based lessons and daily
classroom discussions.
Students are engaged in inquiry - and
discussion -
based classrooms in a scaffolded manner that prepares the type of critical and conceptual thinking required to be successful on the ACT and in college courses.
The startup, which is launching Tuesday, makes a web -
based app that serves as a constant back - channel to
classroom discussion.
Explore the important relationship between text, learner, and learning, and gain an array of methods to establish critical literacy in a
discussion -
based classroom.
• Using real - world topics to jump - start
discussions and debates in the
classroom • Encouraging students to incorporate text -
based evidence in their oral arguments • Learning and mastering academic vocabulary through first - person use • Empowering students of all ability levels to participate in grade - level
discussions
Think of
classroom activities that will reinforce the concepts and deepen understanding (e.g., labs, inquiry -
based discussions, collaborative projects).
This session explores the use of a
classroom -
based standardized assessment of mathematics
discussion - leading practice with novice teachers.
Features 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Teacher support that provides in - depth
discussions of mathematical content and critical thinking Easy - to - use resources that offer
classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math 8 Math Cooperation Mats that allow students to work collaboratively on a task The mats provide a checklist of the problem - solving process
Base Ten Blocks
classroom kit of manipulatives in a durable, easy - to - clean plastic tote Includes Teacher resource book Corresponding manipulative kit Math cooperation mat
In the second round, we sent one teaching artist to the
classroom and asked the teacher there to step in to assist the teaching artist as much as possible
based on their prior experience and
discussions.
That will lead to less creativity in the
classroom and less freedom for teachers to adjust their lessons on the fly,
based on wherever the class
discussion happens to go.
In - class
discussions that examine the history and contemporary practice and politics of display in multiple urban contexts with some emphasis on social, public, interventionist, and community -
based practices is equally balanced with activities outside the
classroom such as exhibition visits, artist talks, and performances.
The second phase will tackle how to drive around using what are learned from the
classroom -
based discussions.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures,
discussions and demonstrations.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.Set and communicated ground rules for the
classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with the teacher.Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Taught after - school and summer enrichment programs.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.Improved students» reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
The program consists of both traditional
classroom practice, such as teacher - led class
discussion and student worksheets, and complementary interactive computer -
based activities (CD - ROM) for individuals or groups.