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Adjustments:

input

output

quality

quantity

in-head variables

rate

Task Elements:

Purpose

Context

Content

Focus

Process

Product

 

Major Forces in Ed.

activity

expectations

cooperation

interaction

diversity

responsibility

Major Methods:

Lecture

Demonstration/Practice

Case Study

Role Play

Discussion/Questioning

Project/Assignments

Orientations:

transmission

transaction

transformation

Interventions:

Capitalize

Compensate

Correct

Quadruple Agenda:

content at high level

complex thinking

basic learning skills

collaboration

Behavior Cycle:

thought

action

consequences

Climate:

encouragement

risk-taking

acceptance

respect

trust

DESCA

Student Typology:

success

social

dependent

alienated

phantom

 

St. Characteristics:

impulsive - reflective

alone - in a group

confident - unsure

focused - distracted

divergent - convergent

exploratory - passive

Situation'l Leadership:

maturity

competence & commit=t

knowledge & skills

confidence & motivat=n

productivity & morale

tell-sell-facilitate-deleg.

Frames of Mind:

vision

improvement

predict-prevent

opportunity

challenge

success

CooperativeLearn'g:

academic task

social task

group size

task complexity

structure

processing

Model of Teaching:

engineering

apprenticeship

constructivisim [devel=l]

nurturing

social reform

 

Active Involvement:

experience

interact

communicate

reflect

use in different ways

organize & reorganize

Thinking-Meaning

interaction

connections, links

applications

self-regulation of learning

elaboration

construct/reconstruct

Pillars & Values:

success

empowerment

quality

self-esteem

community

authenticity

 

Teacher Typology:

content-centered

instructor-centered

intellect/process-centered

person-centered

 

 

 

Motivation:

function of needs and expectations ->

student control

collaboration

challenge

 

 

 

Higher-Order Thinking:

nonalgorithmic

complex, unseen elements

multiple solutions

nuanced judgment

multiple criteria

uncertainty - unknowns

self-regulation

involves imposing meaning

effortful - mental work

Metacognition:

know & control self

-attitudes -attention

-commitment

know & control process

-planning -applying

-regulating & monitoring

-evaluation

+adapting & adjusting

FOR OF WITH ABOUT

Thinking Metacognitively:

What is the situation?

What are my options?

What are results of each?

Which optimizes situation?

Try it.

Monitor it and adapt as necessary.

Evaluate it.

Next time, I=ll [adjust].

Differentiated learning:

[detecting & correcting]

degree of abstraction

degree of complexity

pacing of the learning

degree of student independence

types of products to demonstrate mastery

 

 

 

BEDROCK: Intentional L=g

PILLARS: S,Q,SE,A,C,Emp

CONTENT & METHODS

CLIMATE: DESCA

Bloom=s Cog. Taxonomy:

knowledge

comprehension

application

analysis

synthesis

evaluation

Psychomotor Taxonomy:

observe

imitate

practice

adapt

 

 

Affective Taxonomy:

receive: attention

respond: interest

value: appreciation

organize: philosophy

characterize: lifestyle

 

 

Adapting Assessment:

frequency of use

criteria for st. progress

length of time allowed to complete ass=t activity

type of assessm=t used

 

 

 

Planning for Differentiation:

attributes & attitudes

skills & competencies

understandings & applications

prerequisites

input

output

processes

time

rate

assistance

assessment & evaluation

Objects of Learning:

terminology

facts

conventions

trends & sequences

classifications & categories

criteria

methodology

principles & generalizations [rules]

theories & structures

domains

universes

Objectives are:

directed at the student

observable by senses

specific [meaningful]

valid

measurable

relevant

attainable

challenging to all

acceptable to the society

trackable

 

 

 

 

Objectives must be:

learner-oriented

contain an observable action word [define]

identify a content area

state the conditions

state the criterion

state the time frame

Levels of Objectives:

critical [mastery]

important

desirable / Priority:

-probability of use

-conseq. inad. mastery

DESCA

dignity

energy, enthusiasm

self-management

community

awareness

Goal: keep our classroom running as a dignified, energetic, self-managing community of aware learners.

Goal: every student handles subject matter with solid dignity, balanced energy, appropriate self-management, community feelings, & focused awareness

Outcome: a fully inspirational and inviting classroom calling for the best students have in them & giving the best we have to help them

Program Model I

Student-determined

Specialized

Organic

Mastery - core for all

Program Model II

Content Curriculum

Learning to Learn

Life Skills

Personal Growth [core]

Quarter System

Teacher speaks

Students question

Students left alone to read, write, think silently

Students speak to stud=s

Authentic Instruction

production of knowledge

disciplined inquiry with

prior knowledge base

in-depth understanding

integration

value beyond evacuation

teach discourse, products, performance

substantial conversation

collaboration

discretion-ownership

flexible use of time

criterion-based standards

multiple indicators

human judgment using rubrics in decision-making

Seamless Instruction:

continuous, all is one,

no boundaries, integrated

Three Theories: Increase

X - duty - task

Y - sensate - feelings

Z - synergistic - involvm=t

Major Teaching Skills

build cog. prerequisites

model desired perform=ce

provide appro. practice

provide appro. direction, feedback, correctives

Learning Steps:

Messing about

Logical action

Underexplaining:

question, all write

ask a friend

speak, write

attentive discussion

sharing pairs

attentive lecture

outcome sentence

learning pairs

lecture summary

reaction statement

choral work

guided practice

think aloud

voting

cushioning

review test

whip around, pass option

think, pair, share

Learning Styles

concrete sequential

abstract sequential

concrete random

abstract random

Brain Dominances

left: details, sequences

spotlight intelligence

right: big picture, holistic

floodlight intelligence

Learning Modes:

Kinesthetic/Tactile:

doing, feeling, touching

Auditory: hearing

Visual: seeing

Cushioning:

supporting through learning truth statements and posters

Multiple Intelligences:

linguistic

logical-mathematical

visual-spatial

musical

bodily-kinesthetic

interpersonal/social

intrapersonal/intuitive

naturalistic

 

Lesson Plan Steps:

gain & control attention

state objective

motivate students to ob.

recall prerequisites

make presentation

offer guidance

provide feedback

appraise performance

transfer provisions

learners state ob.

insure retention

connect to nest session

Principles of Teaching:

immersion

expecting & imagining

interaction - involvement

observation & demonstration

trial and error

commissioning

testing

evaluating

confirming & celebrating

Principles of Instruction

teach toward objective

at right level of diff=y

purpose & relevancy

desired org=l plan

modeling techniques

guided practice

principles of learning incorporated

progress toward obj.

extension/remediation

meaning throughout

Intentional Learning:

change who you are

lifetime learning

questioning

organizing

connecting

reflecting

adapting & adjusting

self-managing learning

higher levels of empower=t

goal-setting

task sequencing

progress monitoring

feedback-control

problem-solving

Positive Attitudes & Perceptions

feel accepted

develop sense of order

perceive tasks as valuable

believe they have the ability to perform tasks

understand & clear about tasks

Uses Mind Well:

Self-Management

aware of own thinking

makes effective plans

uses resources well

sensitive to feedback

evaluates own actions

Critical Thinking

accuracy & seeks it

clarity & seeks it

open-minded

restrains impulsivity

willing to take a position

sensitive to others

sensitive to others= knowledge level

Creative Thinking:

engages intensely

trusts own standards

generates new ways to view situations

Ideal Classroom:

active & interactive

experience-based & functional

purposeful & exploratory

thoughtful & reflective

open & conceptually demanding

participatory in planning & activities

risk-taking & willing to try

authentic and relevant

multi-modal & multi-level

Uses Knowledge Meaningfully

decision-making

problem-solving

experimental inquiry

investigation

invention

Community Issues:

inclusion

influence

openness

community

Power Tools:

WII-FM

Create vision of success

Relaxed alertness

Get big picture

Check what you know

Define what you don=t

Use small steps

Ask questions

Diagram/Visualize

Put ideas on cards

Read aloud

Take a break

Explore subject:

Express in own words

Sort cards

Make learning map

Make a jingo/rap

Make logical list

Find comparisons

Discuss it with buddy.

Memorize key points

Show you know

How could I do better next time?

Positive-Thinking Behaviors:

perseverance

reflectiveness

flexibility

metacognition

problem posing

carefulness

use of prior knowledge

precise language

enjoyment of thinking

transference

Mastery Learning:

core for all - practice

careful structuring

careful planning

frequent assessment

systematic organiz=n

wide articulation

clear objectives

delineated in advance

transmission; review

goal - ensure progress

text-related

 

 

 

 

What array of factors will provide the optimum learning situation for student X?