Week 5 2017
Agenda
Review POW - Crook Problem
Thoughts on Ted Talk
Thoughts on observations - Procedures ,Classroom Culture, rapport, adolescent behavior, non-cognitive skill support, attention to study skills, metacognition, etc
Example of Engagement (watch until 3:30, then ff to 8:30)
Discussion: Engage their students to maximize learning and avoid behavior problems: Marzano, TLAP, Lemmov, Schlecty, PrBL
Homework
1. Reading/Watching #5:
Be prepared to write about what you read/watched in class next week.
2. Observation Reflection #4: Briefly describe the class objective (SWBAT, standard), activity and teaching method for each different class (Summarize your notes from the observation form). In addition, describe the level of student engagement (Schlecthy). Did you see any Marzano or Lemmov strategies going on? Did teachers use complex instruction, PrBL, inquiry or math talks? How did they keep the students engaged in learning? Give specific examples. Due: End of week 6. Remember to submit your OR to the portal and to add it to our shared document)
For more on this week's discussion, check out the following:
Alfie Kohn criticism of Cold Call
Grant Wiggins: Transfer as the point of education
NY Times: Why do Americans Stink at Math?
Teach for thought:18 Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
Quick Video Definition of Project Based Learning (PBL)
Why Teachers Should be Trained like Actors via Mindshift
NY Times: Liking Work Really Matters
Teach Thought: 21 Simple Ideas to Improve Student Motivation
7 ways to Hack your Classroom to include student Choice
WSJ: How We Should Be Teaching Math
Read this excerpt from the book Building a Better Teacher by Elizabeth Green.
Model Lesson: Steepness via Fawn