, modifications alter learning tasks in a manner that lower expectations.
I always prefer accommodation rather than modification. I feel like lowering the bar instead of excelling the students is damaging and reminds me of the failure that is No Child Left Behind.
proactive planning to address student profiles
In the NSU lesson plan template, there is actually a section dedicated to this part. Normally, I would break this apart into those who struggle and those who excel. But never for individual students, and after watching the video I see now how it can be applied.
based on characteristics of their learners’ readiness, interest, and learning profile,
Now this is something I can get behind. This is equity at its finest. Making sure to understand our main learning objectives and adapt them to however a student works and functions.
Both models suggest that the cognitive load of a lesson should gradually shift from the teacher to the student.
I feel like this is a great idea as it casually leads to the student's being able to think for themselves as you start with the heavy lifting, again something I think I have been able to accomplish pretty well on my own.
students working together during class
I was able to experience this with my lesson I did last week. I had the students in between my questions talk with each other so that they could all come to the same conclusion, but was still able to hand out individual work at the end of the class period to gage understanding.
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This nine step process seems pretty standard to what many teachers do nowadays. Starting with the attention grab then going through what they should learn (basically learning goals of the lesson) all the way to retention for something like a test.
The mix of open and closed questions will, of course, depend on what is being taught and the objectives of the lesson. However, teachers who ask no open questions in a lesson may be providing insufficient cognitive challenges for students.
Finding that balance point is such a difficult thing to achieve because knowing when to ask which to not confuse your students so they're not bombarded with information is important.
Questioning is effective when it allows students to engage with the learning process
I feel like having a open dialog when asking questions is the best way to have effective questioning. They can freely ask questions in response to my questions.
to lead pupils through a planned sequence which progressively establishes key understandings;
This is one of the ways that I think is the most effective in leading to understanding of students. My first lesson is exactly this that I am teaching today.
performance levels across different criteria
As neat as it sounds, it doesn't seem like it would work all to well in a traditional sense but maybe as modifications for some students and teachers.
drawback is that students do not get specific feedback.
It feels like it generalizes too much of a student's knowledge but in certain scenarios like a teacher who needs it as a quick way to breakdown a assessment this might be a good way.
This provides students with targeted information they can employ to improve their grades in subsequent assignments.
I can attest to this as someone who follows the rubric like a checklist to see if I achieved everything to get a satisfactory grade. It works great for multiple choice test.
Key Principles of Acknowledgment and Praise
Being able to discern from which is praise and Acknowledgment is important because it can diminish one or the other if you over praise or over acknowledgment
Some misbehaviors may not be worth a response even if they are frequent, as long as they do not seem to bother others.
A good example of this is a kid bouncing in his seat that doesn't disrupt class in anyway.
Move closer
This one really works well as a way to isolate them without not directly calling them out
. By considering the content of the Exit Ticket
Exit tickets seem like a great way of basically saying "Now what did we learn?"
With digital formative assessments, teachers can expedite their ability to assess and provide student feedback in real-time.
Surprisingly. this is the most ingrained in technology class I've been in. Every time I think to myself something is about to be tedious, it ends up working so well for how this class and my brain is structured.
feedback
What he said about feedback makes the most sense possible. I find it better when the teacher can breakdown how I failed instead of just "you missed this problem because you didn't know it, or didn't study hard enough:"
Equivalent: practice the specific desired objective Analogous: practice is similar to the desired objective but not identical. En-route: skill needed before performing the desired objective Irrelevant: any practice or activity that does not align with the desired objective
This was interesting Because I actually got most of these wrong in the video and was eye opening. Specifically the first one.
quiz, assignment, essay, test, or project, will provide you with evidence of student learning.
Going towards education as a major has taught me that assessments are much more than just busy work or something that alines with what was being talked about actively. It shows understanding and that previous mindset has for sure evolved
Move toward students who are off-task
Now my only concern is that student's who recognize this, and don't do anything. I have witness countless examples where students undermine the teachers authority by continuing to do things that are off task.
Ensure frequently used materials are easily accessible Provide a sense of order and organization Plan pathways to minimize congestion and distraction Students should have a clear view of instructional presentations
These principles seem perfect when it comes to building a class layout that is effective, A table where everyone can access supplies, a pencil sharpener out of the way and not distracting, Simple table arrangement where you can view each student easily.
high schools wherever students need lots of counter space
I'm so glad it says this here. As many times Student's arrange the chairs in their own way to work best in a project.
he same advice applies especially to displays that are high maintenance, such as aquariums, pets, and plants.
This just made me realize there were never any high maintenance displays at my school, ever.
focus on learning tasks as much as possible and minimize the chances of distractions.
This one I can understand because there has been multiple times were I have been in a classroom and was completely distracted with what was around me and that prevented me from keeping up in the class.
Should scores be averaged to calculate the final grade?
Yes, but I think a very effective way to achieve this is by dropping your lowest grade, this could be any missing assignments or large tests that you just were not ready for
THINK as they examine the evidence of learning students produce
That is such a good point to reflect on the evidence as looking outside of the worksheet, paper, etc. can really help see the student.
Incentivize students to learn;
This one in particular is why I want to teach and want my assignments to reflect.
then teachers need to handle missed work in some other way than assigning an F or a zero
A couple that come in to mind is letting the students submit late work but at half the full grade or at a lesser deficit.
school districts are using web-based grade management systems that allow parents to access their child’s grades on each assessment and the progress reports and final grades.
You know what I just realized, my hometown school doesn't do this and even if they did, there would be a huge margin of parents who simply wouldn't care.
The following verbs are too vague or difficult to measure: appreciate, cover, realize, be aware of, familiarize, study, become acquainted with, gain knowledge of, comprehend, know, learn, and understand.
Struggled with this in high school. The teacher asks, "Do you understand?" and no one truly does, but we shake our head anyways.
look for key nouns and verbs.
This keeps getting repeated and its for good reason. Finding those key nouns and verbs will absolutely help you if you build around them
The first step in the lesson design process is knowing where you want your students to end up.
Nothing but the truth on that one. I want to know where my students are going to walk away with first.
forward design” in which they consider the learning activities (what students will do), the assessments (how they will measure students), then conclude by connecting everything to learning goals and standards.
I feel like most people (at least at my school) use this constantly.
lesson planning can seem overwhelming and laborious.
Ain't that the truth. It's one of my biggest fears as a teacher. That's why I talk with any and every science teacher I know and ask them all the time how they do their lesson plans
Effective classroom management starts with defining your expectations for student behavior
That is so true. Once you establish those boundaries and expectations of your students, then you can have a effective classroom
Instances where using social media can be good for your career: 41% of employers said they were less likely to give someone an interview if they couldn’t find any information online about the person (CareerBuilder, 2016).
I think its also important to consider that some people can put a "front" social media to cover their actual feelings. As a way for employers to see only the side they want to see.
An increasing number of employers are using social media to screen job applicants. While some content on public social media can harm your chances of being hired, other content may make you stand out as a potential asset for a company.
This I believe is very helpful for employers. Knowing how they behave online is very different from how they act in real life, like how a background check searches their public records. An online version would provide more substantial and comprehensive view on their life.