Student Centered Instructional Methods

I’m a teacher. Now what do I do?

There are several ways to engage learners in the classroom. Here are a few ideas if you get stuck.

Additional resources:

Click to access Chapter%204.pdf

http://teaching.uncc.edu/learning-resources/articles-books/best-practice/instructional-methods/150-teaching-methods

https://www.csn.edu/pages/2359.asp

http://www1.appstate.edu/~wertsmg/teachmeth.htm

~Mia

Assessment Ideas

There are so many opportunities to assess learning. When do you assess learning? How do you assess learning. Here are a few of my favorites.

Here are more places to find out about assessments.

http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/IASA/newsletters/assess/pt3.html

Click to access Ways_to_Assess_Student_Learning_During_Class.pdf

https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/resources/teaching/evaluating-students/assessing-student-learning

http://cte.cornell.edu/teaching-ideas/assessing-student-learning/index.html

https://learningsciences.utexas.edu/teaching/assess-learning/methods-overview

Click to access assessment.pdf

Enjoy!

~Mia

Feedback Q & A

Students love rich useful feedback. But, what exactly do they want and need from the instructor?

Here are a few questions I have been asked by students, and ways to respond.

Feedback Q & A

How to Use the Team Building Infographic

Many of you have used the infographics to enhance a teacher meeting, a workshop, or other educational experience. It’s so much fun to see how the infographics are being used around the world!

Here is how Dr. Chris Cavert uses this infographic in his Illinois (USA) classroom.

http://www.fundoing.com/blog/team-building-cards

Click to access teambuildingcards_behaviors.pdf

   

 
How have you used this infographic… Or others?

~Mia

Personalize My Learning (in Spanish)

Hi Everyone!

Many have asked for the link to the translated infographic.

Here it is… http://www.javiertouron.es/2014/12/personaliza-mi-aprendizaje-por-favor.html

Great job, Javier!

  
~Mia

PBL- Let the Class Solve World Problems

Can kids solve real life problems that affect our world? Sure! Why not? Many of you know the 7 sterile steps to PBL. How about adding a little more to the 7 steps? Here are a few ideas about how to solve real-life problems with your class.

Enjoy!

~Mia

Live Online Discussions…. A few tips

Need a few tips on what to do in your live online discussion?

Here are a few to get started.

~Mia

Intrinsic Motivation for the Classroom

Bring on the i.

I just finished reading several books about intrinsic motivation. None of the research is new, so why aren’t we incorporating intrinsic motivation into the classroom more?

Here are a few ideas I have on how to add some i to your classroom.

~Mia

Book to add to the reading list:

Why We Do What We Do by Edward L. Deci

http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-What-Understanding-Self-Motivation/dp/0140255265

Rubrics

I have recently been shocked at the fact that educators don’t really see the need for a rubric. They either find them too specific or too vague. But, I am not really sure they are seeing the big picture on this one. Rubrics are great for students and teachers.

Here are a few benefits:

What else would you add? How have they helped you?

~Mia

First Day of School Video by Robin Giebelhausen

Thanks, Robin! This is great!!!!