Implementation in an Elementary Classroom (Articles) - 1 views
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observing or engaging in an event,
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krcouch on 12 Apr 18Love the idea of engagement and observing...not just talking about it but doing it! -
brarykat on 14 Apr 18Tactile and kinesthetic learners thrive in engaging with a concept… not just reading about it or hearing a lecture on the topic.
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Inquiry-based instruction
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my favorite way to teach. I want them to explore and learn about the topic their way. and present their learning their way
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The first thing we do is begin an ‘I see — I wonder’ exercise,”
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Love this idea...seeing what they want to learn and developing activities from there. Very personalized. Great idea
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Each of my students were given a clipboard to do this activity during every field trip. If I was coordinating field trips today I would give choice between writing it out with a clipboard or using a mobile device. The field trip then because a true educational experience with expectations of sharing their experience/learning with classmates, blogs, and/or school social sites.
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one of two key benefits of playing: promoting academic learning. The building of social emotional skills is the other. Play is, after all, the way children are wired to learn
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If only we promoted this more and allowed the littler kids to play and learn and develop at their own pace. Sorting on their own by just playing is great. My daughter does the same thing at 3 years old and I am amazed by things she knows...just from playing and watching...
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Early childhood classrooms usually include a discovery zone. Theme of items are changed out weekly, giving children exposure and ways to manipulate sand, water, snow, etc. It's amazing to watch their understanding of the world around them develop when given opportunities to explore.
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Play time is a great place for kids to also get away from using a device all of the time. They have to think for themselves, learn to communicate and use their imagination. All of the things that they might not be getting at home.
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Start a faculty book club
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I have done this in different ways based on staff choice. Meeting in person once a week (during lunch, prep, or outside of school) with one specific title of a book for fun; professional development book; or everyone sharing about the book they read individually. Some staff have little to no time to meet outside of school so I created a staff book club on Google Classroom.
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A modern educational tool Ms. Moore considers indispensable for effective inquiry-based instruction is the set of graphic organizers known as Thinking Maps, which help children categorize information in visually coherent ways. “Many teachers mistakenly assume kids know how to think,” she say
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Thinking maps are a great way for children and adults to categorize information. I agree with the statement that teachers mistakenly assume that kids know how to think. Thinking is a very complex task that requires practice. Children need guidance in how to stay focused and concentrate on categorizing information. -
And through modeling and scaffolding with students, they will eventually learn how to do this skill more independently.
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“Giving them directions all the time takes away from the creative process and imagination, which a lot of my kids are lacking,” she says, “because they’re so used to being spoon-fed information that they can barely critically think.”
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This is such a powerful statement that I agree with wholeheartedly! I have noticed it more this year than in the past. Kids don't know how to think or interact well with each other. They need more time to play and less time on instruction and technology.
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Incorporating free play, guided play or something in between may require some creativity on the part of educators, but the academic and social emotional learning benefits inherent in play are too vital to overlook.
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Integrating play into personalized learning gives learners of all ages an opportunity to be creative and make better connections to current knowledge. It also allows students the chance to be in control of their own learning.
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Introduce one new tech tool. Digital tools -- such as video cameras, drawing software, or Web applications like Google Earth -- can really expand students' options for learning and showing their knowledge (here's what this looks like at Forest Lake). Pick just one new thing at a time, and experiment with it for yourself before introducing it in class.
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Learning new tech tools can be an overwhelming task especially if one grew up before the technology revolution. Picking one digital tool and focusing on that for awhile will help both the teacher and students become more confident and comfortable with using technology for personal learning.
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They started small, and they've grown and honed their strategies each year.
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I think that this is important. How many times do we have a "new" program that we jump into with both feet and try to make it perfect over night. Things like this take time and if we want kids to be successful we have to take our time and learn as we go as well.
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Stay current. Keep the discussion alive with colleagues in your school and in social networks (such as Twitter, Edutopia, and others) to find fresh ideas and avoid stagnating.
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This is key and we need more time to learn from each other. Some of the best in-services or meetings are the ones where we come away with something new to try the next day.
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Free or unguided play is the most natural way to forge these connections.
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I just had my students complete a project using "play" time on their chrome books. Sometimes with technology the best way to learn is by playing. Kids love when they can show the teacher something new that they have learned.
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Free or unguided play is the most natural way to forge these connections.
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but opportunities to provide those benefits are on the decline.
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Sad but true. With our school schedule this year, there is no wiggle room for anything like play...other than their 10 minute recess. It's no wonder that I have so many behavior issues (over the silliest things), students haven't learned how to work things out on their own.
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I completely agree! Sometimes the most important skills of collaboration can be practiced and applied in play.
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In 5 minutes you can
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I love these ideas! They can also be reassuring for teachers who think they are not doing any differentiation in the classroom and they probably have already started.
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Make a scaffolding toolkit.
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Easier said than done (simply because it takes time to actually set up and maintain), but it is a great idea and would end up being a wonderful resource...especially to share resources with other teachers!
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A Stage One PLE is teacher-centered with learner voice and choice
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This is a great way for new teachers to get started in PLE. Sometimes they are already doing these basic elements and don't even realize it.
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how to unpack the Common Core State Standards with your learners,
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I LOVE how this talks about the standards and making the standards a part of the process of PLE. The standards should always be our main focus.
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Expert learners and assessment as learning is the key for learners taking responsibility for their learning.
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Just another example of how and why assessment is so important in all types of teaching scenarios.
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In terms of the tenets of inquiry-based instruction, she explains, when she answers students’ questions straightforwardly instead of asking questions to help the students find the answers themselves, she’s actually interfering with the learning process.
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This is such a hard thing to do, even as parents, it is sometimes easier to just answer questions for our children rather than letting them problem solve. It is such a good skill to have going into adulthood.
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Practice procedures for independent and collaborative work
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Super important! Teachers can give up and quit something they have tried because they think it didn't work. Sometimes things do not work because students need more time to learn the procedure.
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