Project-based learning is the newest learning for me. Using this kind of cooperative learning style is something I enjoy doing but have not made it the primary mode of instruction. One limitation is that some students might learn less than their counterparts, even though a teacher would be floating and providing direction that doesn’t guarantee that every student will participate to the same degree. This could possibly be minimized by rotating students to new groups frequently and giving students the opportunity to give their team members a grade that would count for at least part of the overall evaluation.
Marzano's strategies was the newest learning for me. Outside of the few "Identify which Marzano 9 strategies were used" prompts we've had in class, I am not very familiar with his strategies. Obviously he didn't create these strategies, but it's more that he labeled them high yield and successful based on his research. So often I see teachers or I even have a tendency to think this, that sticking to one strategy will be the best because it offers consistency, but according to Marzano having a nice mix of ALL of the strategies offers a more complete lesson.
While the terminology of essential questioning is new for me what I really didn’t realize is that when using Marzano's 9 it's not always best to use the highest levels of thinking and is some cases it can actually cause harm. I guess my pre-conceived idea was that as a teacher you should be always shooting for the highest level of thinking and if you’re not reaching that level you’re not doing as good of a job as you could be. There is a time for all 9 strategies. I suppose that is why they are called the 9 high yield strategies as opposed to 5 cruddy strategies and 4 good ones.
There was not any topic completely new to me. I have heard about all of them in this course, or in other classes I have taken. However, I would like to discuss my point of view on the Project-Based Learning. Laura’s question on “What is the motivation for kids to stay engaged and actually participate?” is my big question about this topic. I have used this instructional strategy before in an Environmental Science class, and it was a disaster. The students were not engaged at all, they did not want to research on the topic. On the other hand, I have seen it being used in a technology class, and it was a success. The students wanted to learn, and were interested in knowing more about the topic. I think, for the success of this instructional strategy, the most important thing is to find out from students what they would be interested in researching on before we assign topics.
None of these concepts where completely new to me, however, I thoght BL did a great job with his essential questions work. I've always thought question asking is a very important part of teaching and this research took me in directions I haven't gone. I think essential questioning could be a complete self-standing teaching model. It presents a concept in question form and organizes and initiates thoght, therefor leading to learning. Could essential questions even be part of the beginning year rules? I think so in the form of a class goal for each day. If a student can form a good question on a concept, then that concept has been learned.
I have come into contact with all of these concepts. Project-Based Learning is the most familiar to me due to the fact that I teach technology courses. I use a lot of project-based learning. Ana mentioned this in her remarks and I agree that it is very successful for students who have access to computers. My computer lab is constantly booked by core teachers, if available, in an effort to incorporate this type of learning in their lessons. Mark pointed out that some students may not benefit equally in group situations. Teachers have to be extremely observant and intervene making sure that every member of the group is contributing and learning from the experience.
The newest learning for me is Project-Based Learning.I had never considered putting a group of students together to do group learning.I know we did some group projects but never thought it could be used as a regular learning tool for schools.But, like all learning strategies it may not work for all involved.
I, like several others, have heard of all three concepts through courses I've taken. I think that the concepts themselves are all valid and important things to utilize in the classroom. I believe in Marzano's Essential Strategies and I believe in the concept of a wider range of strategies instead of a narrow use. Additionally, with Essential Questions, I believe that it get the student's mind working and give structure to a lesson. Project based learning is a key element in the overall teaching process. Students, through a cooperative project, can learn from each other and trigger learning through questioning within the team.
I have also heard of all of these concepts. I believe that I have employed all of them in my teaching. I have used project-based learning when assigning WebQuests that require students to gather information from the internet in order to complete an assignment. I have also used Marazano strategies to advance my students into higher level thinking skills. I also incorportate essential questioning into my daily lessons. I use the socratic questioning method along with these more in-depth questions that require the students to use these higher level thinking abilities.
Project-based learning is the newest learning for me. Using this kind of cooperative learning style is something I enjoy doing but have not made it the primary mode of instruction. One limitation is that some students might learn less than their counterparts, even though a teacher would be floating and providing direction that doesn’t guarantee that every student will participate to the same degree. This could possibly be minimized by rotating students to new groups frequently and giving students the opportunity to give their team members a grade that would count for at least part of the overall evaluation.
ReplyDeleteMarzano's strategies was the newest learning for me. Outside of the few "Identify which Marzano 9 strategies were used" prompts we've had in class, I am not very familiar with his strategies. Obviously he didn't create these strategies, but it's more that he labeled them high yield and successful based on his research. So often I see teachers or I even have a tendency to think this, that sticking to one strategy will be the best because it offers consistency, but according to Marzano having a nice mix of ALL of the strategies offers a more complete lesson.
ReplyDeleteWhile the terminology of essential questioning is new for me what I really didn’t realize is that when using Marzano's 9 it's not always best to use the highest levels of thinking and is some cases it can actually cause harm. I guess my pre-conceived idea was that as a teacher you should be always shooting for the highest level of thinking and if you’re not reaching that level you’re not doing as good of a job as you could be. There is a time for all 9 strategies. I suppose that is why they are called the 9 high yield strategies as opposed to 5 cruddy strategies and 4 good ones.
ReplyDeleteThere was not any topic completely new to me. I have heard about all of them in this course, or in other classes I have taken. However, I would like to discuss my point of view on the Project-Based Learning. Laura’s question on “What is the motivation for kids to stay engaged and actually participate?” is my big question about this topic. I have used this instructional strategy before in an Environmental Science class, and it was a disaster. The students were not engaged at all, they did not want to research on the topic. On the other hand, I have seen it being used in a technology class, and it was a success. The students wanted to learn, and were interested in knowing more about the topic. I think, for the success of this instructional strategy, the most important thing is to find out from students what they would be interested in researching on before we assign topics.
ReplyDeleteNone of these concepts where completely new to me, however, I thoght BL did a great job with his essential questions work. I've always thought question asking is a very important part of teaching and this research took me in directions I haven't gone.
ReplyDeleteI think essential questioning could be a complete self-standing teaching model. It presents a concept in question form and organizes and initiates thoght, therefor leading to learning. Could essential questions even be part of the beginning year rules? I think so in the form of a class goal for each day. If a student can form a good question on a concept, then that concept has been learned.
I have come into contact with all of these concepts. Project-Based Learning is the most familiar to me due to the fact that I teach technology courses. I use a lot of project-based learning. Ana mentioned this in her remarks and I agree that it is very successful for students who have access to computers. My computer lab is constantly booked by core teachers, if available, in an effort to incorporate this type of learning in their lessons. Mark pointed out that some students may not benefit equally in group situations. Teachers have to be extremely observant and intervene making sure that every member of the group is contributing and learning from the experience.
ReplyDeleteThe newest learning for me is Project-Based Learning.I had never considered putting a group of students together to do group learning.I know we did some group projects but never thought it could be used as a regular learning tool for schools.But, like all learning strategies it may not work for all involved.
ReplyDeleteThe Anonymous person is Manuel. Why it wouldn't let post any other way I don't know.
ReplyDeleteI, like several others, have heard of all three concepts through courses I've taken. I think that the concepts themselves are all valid and important things to utilize in the classroom. I believe in Marzano's Essential Strategies and I believe in the concept of a wider range of strategies instead of a narrow use. Additionally, with Essential Questions, I believe that it get the student's mind working and give structure to a lesson. Project based learning is a key element in the overall teaching process. Students, through a cooperative project, can learn from each other and trigger learning through questioning within the team.
ReplyDeleteI have also heard of all of these concepts. I believe that I have employed all of them in my teaching. I have used project-based learning when assigning WebQuests that require students to gather information from the internet in order to complete an assignment. I have also used Marazano strategies to advance my students into higher level thinking skills. I also incorportate essential questioning into my daily lessons. I use the socratic questioning method along with these more in-depth questions that require the students to use these higher level thinking abilities.
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