…he takes the novel and in front of the class rips it into enough pieces for every student to get a part. He gives out the pieces and each student reads them. Then they go through the book and each person shares their part of the story and then they discuss the entire plot.
Also, sometimes he has them start in the middle and have students predict the beginning and the end.
In the Morning
Posts tagged teaching
Apr8
Apr4
Richard Feynman.
Using Physics to explain how the world works. To non-scientists
Mar31
As long as they know the basic idea - that, in the given example, there is fifteen 23’s or twenty-three fifteens - why not? Some students will take to this method, some will prefer the other ways (abacus, Singapore math, etc). They should be exposed to all of them :-)
diverse perspectives inform how we might teach basic skills
(Source: theinturnetexplorer)
Mar29
Art Tips :: Make you own bits and pieces box :: How to Collage Art→
Ways to supplement art materials on a budget
Mar24
In my Sociology class, we had to write every hurtful word we’ve ever been called on a sticky note and then stick it to our body. We then went around and took them off of each other. Most of us in tears…this is the aftermath.
(Source: let-me-bleed, via adventuresinlearning)
Mar22
Mirror, mirror, help me TEACH!
In learning, students’ mirror neurons likely play a significant role in developing skill mastery. Teacher modeling, a common classroom practice, is a powerful instructional activity for skill learning. However, going through the motions is not enough. Research suggests we attend to specifics when we demonstrate new skills. Specifically, three details “matter.”
photo via flickr:CC | Smaku
Mar21
Why We Need Teachers
I know this video is subtitled. I know it’s long by Internet standards at a whopping 15 minutes. And I know that (based on a fact shared in the video) only 9% of you who start playing it will still be watching after five minutes.
But this is hands-down the best defense of teaching I’ve seen all year. I was amazed at how the time melted away while I watched.
This guy gets it.
Gustavo Reis no TEDxUnisinos 2012 (by TEDxTalks)
(via gjmueller)
Students keep telling us this is what they want during Imagining Learning Listening Sessions!
(Source: from-student-to-teacher, via atticofwindsandeclipses)
Mar20
Dear Prufrock: A Method to Our Madness→
The IDEO methodology:
1. Understand…
the market, the client, the technology, and the perceived constraints on the problem. Later in a project, we often challenge those constraints, but it’s important to understand current perceptions.
2. Observe and research…
real people in real-life…
Mar10
“In developing technologies for older learners, we try to achieve a similar effect. Our guiding principle is “many paths, many styles” – that is, to develop technologies that can be used along many different paths, by children with many different styles. Too often, educational technologies are overly constrained, such as tutoring software for teaching algebra, or simulation software for modeling planetary motion in the solar system. Our goal is to provide tools that can be used in multiple ways, leaving more room for children’s imaginations.”
Mar4
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” Indeed! (via Top Educational Quote Posters for your Classroom ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning)
(via skillshare)
Feb26
Whether at a traditional school, a progressive school, or homeschooling, this is true for all teachers :-)
Feb3
Why Do So Many Teachers Quit Their Jobs? Because They Hate Their Bosses→
What’s the reason so many new teachers quit the profession or move to a different school? The heavy workload? Low salary? A paucity of classroom resources? An absence of autonomy? The “always-on,” continually demanding nature of the work? None of the above. The main reason is their principals.
Jan4
The 7 Styles Of Learning: Which Works For You?
You love to learn. Your students, colleagues, and parents love to learn. But what kind of styles of learning are most effective for each party?
Read through the following infographic to get a detailed look at the 7 styles of learning. Which is the most effective style for you? What about what works for your students or peers?
Dec27
(Source: adventuresinlearning)
