engaging students: the art of effective instruction 1 facilitated by chantel walker, associate...
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ENGAGING STUDENTS: THE ART OF EFFECTIVE
INSTRUCTION
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Facilitated by Chantel Walker, Associate Instructor
About you… Where do you teach? What level do you teach? Questions you have?
Goals of the Workshop….
Recognize the difference between “being consciously competent” and “accidentally adequate” when teaching and planning lessons. Learn/Review 10 ways to Engage Students.
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Poll-Have you tried….1. 1. Send a Problem2. 2. Two Facts and a Fib3. 3. Graffiti4. 4. Give one get one5. 5. Carousel Brainstorming
The Science Within the Art…
Teaching is one of the most complex, demanding and important professions in the world.
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Think/Pair/Share
A “simple” tactic?
What are all the things a teacher must consider in order to have an effective Think/Pair/Share activity in the classroom?
Graffiti answer next page…
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Graffiti your thoughts on Think Pair Share
Things to Consider…Look for evidence you were on the right track
Face-to-face interaction Framing the question Language difficulties Level of question (Bloom’s Taxonomy) Odd or even groupings Opportunities for sharing Quiet signal/getting everyone back on track Students being left out Wait time
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Graffiti: A Brain-Storming Tactic
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Things to Consider?
Using a Value LineThing to consider???
Stickies..
Ways I have used it
Social studies- value line on political party- teach unit then re do
Think about your response for 10 seconds and then I’ll ask each of you to share in a Think Pair Share format
Is this an example of increasing accountability and using adequate wait time?
Yes no
As you are working I’ll be coming around to check on your progress.
Agree
Is the teacher demonstrating: concern, visibility, help?
Disagree
Using the Value Line….
1. Use when you want to get a quick summary of students opinions on a particular topic
2. Helps students learn there are a variety of views on topics.
3. Have student write/opinion before moving to spot in classroom.
4. Get students out of their desk.
5. Others……
Place mat
Pose a question Each person answers based on what they believe the answer is.
In Round Robin format the students share and write common themes in middle.
Share with the whole group
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Placemat• encourages accountability,
communication, inductive thinking, brainstorming, categorizing
• keeps all students engaged• can be used with “Walk-
About”—one student visits another group to share or scout
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Graffiti
ThinkPairShare
Value Line
Placemat
Inside/Outside Circle (Tactic)
•Good for reviews.•Allows for movement—great to wake students up!•Requires skill of wait time and framing questions.•Encourages accountability and engagement.
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Inside/Outside Circle
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Six Characteristics of Motivation
1. Success2. Concern
◦ accountability◦ visibility◦ consequences◦ time◦ help
3. Meaning4. Interest5. Positive Feeling6. Knowledge of Results 20
One Word Summary One word to describe what I learned today...
10 ways to Engage Students1) Think Pair Share
2) Think Pair Square
3) Two Facts and a Fib
4) Graffiti
5) Send a Problem
6) Value Line
7) Give one Get one
8) Place Mat
9) Inside/Outside Circle
10) One Work Summary
Can I….
Recognize the difference between “being consciously competent” and “accidentally adequate” when teaching and planning lessons. Learn/Review 10 ways to Engage Students.
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Support After the Workshop
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