Implementation in a Secondary Classroom (Articles) - 0 views
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It is a messier way to teach, though it takes more organization on the teacher’s part, not less. You really have to be on top of things to allow the students choice since now there is more than one “right” way of doing something in the classroom. And Julie Ison (the team’s mathematics teacher) adds, “You have to have a principal who understands that when he walks into a room and it’s not silent, it’s okay.
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bkoller86 on 03 Aug 16I can very much see that this would be a far less traditional approach to teaching. For principals that have a very traditional view of education, it could make it difficult for teachers to try.
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“Giving choice is about empowering students. It makes them feel that they are part of the process, not powerless; that’s the kind of feeling that motivates everyone.”
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Across the board, my students acknowledge that they feel better prepared for college or jobs because of our use of collaborative technology. I feel that I am on this blended learning journey with them, and I truly believe it has made us all more engaged in our work and more focused learners.
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