Student centered classroom

1. I feel like I am working harder than the kids and I already know this stuff!

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3. Please read pp. 4 & 5 in the NAIS document you received in your email. In a group of 3 or 4, please discuss the article and answer the last question on page 5. Name your group, and post your answer here: http://www.todaysmeet.com/ Don’t click yet!

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5. Descriptors available, NAIS, 2010, pp. 11-12.

6. Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes English , reading or language arts; world languages; arts; mathematics; economics; science; geography; history; and government and civics, in addition to global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; health literacy; and environmental literacy. Learning and Innovation Skills creativity and innovation; critical thinking and problem solving; and communication and collaboration. Information, Media and Technology Skills information literacy; media literacy; and information, communications and technology literacy. Life and Career Skills require flexibility and adaptability; initiative and self-direction; social and cross-cultural skills; productivity and accountability; and leadership and responsibility.

7. High Tech High, Project Save the Beach , 2009.

8. How did this project differ from traditional teaching and learning? What were the observable differences? Put your responses here: http://bit.ly/Q1tZ1G Which skills did students practice? Put your responses here: http://bit.ly/NDFDSo

9. Student-centered and inquiry approach Teacher-directed and coverage-approach Student voice and choice Teacher selection and direction All students participate Some students participate Questions and concepts Required topics and isolated facts Collaborative work Solitary/independent work Critical and analytical thinking Memorization Authentic investigations and tasks in meaningful contexts Out-of-context learning Additional components on http://bit.ly/RJwg6h

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11. #1: Find the most relevant, interesting content to incorporate in to your classes . [Involve students as appropriate.] #2: Filter the content and select the best resources . #3: Add your own perspective and contextualize the content .** #4: Arrange the content in a manner that makes a point .** Used with permission, Corinne Weisgerber , 8.11.2012.

12. #5: Create the end product .** #6: Share your work . #7: Involve students in a conversation around the curated content .** #8: Track and assess the curated content.** Used with permission, Corinne Weisgerber , 8.11.2012.

13. http://bit.ly/RJwg6h http://standrewsplc.ning.com/ Please sit with your teaching partner or by department and explore the wiki. Find at least one tool or idea that can work with your teaching style, but will involve students in a more participative manner.