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Seeing Kids as Individuals

Common Problem Based Learning Mistakes

>https://gingerlewman.wordpress.com/2014/12/02/15-common-pbl-mistakes-mistake-6-treat-all-kids-the-same/

“Problem: Currently, we feel that in order to be “fair,” all students need to be treated the same, when in actuality, there are very few students who have the same ability, experiences, or skills as others in the class. Everyone is traveling their own journey many of us know nothing about and children and teens are no different.”

Check the link for the suggested answer.

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Deeper Learning and Metacognition

Deeper Learning and Metacognition
Posted by Darlene M. Bassett at 2:03 AM
http://dbassett.blogspot.com/2014/12/deeper-learning-involves-meta-cognition.html
Note the multidimensional nature of deeper learning!

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And Still More About Hearing Children’s Voices (about Learning)

Personalized Learning and Query Books
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Cathy Knutson An excerpt

“My interest in personalized learning and Genius Hour began changing how I worked with students, as I created opportunities for them to choose the way they demonstrate their learning, and provided choices for collaboration. I focused them on creating and sharing with their own voice.
An obstacle became immediately apparent as students began to direct their own learning. When allowed to choose which interests to pursue, many of my students didn’t know where to begin! They were not accustomed to this responsibility and didn’t consider their own ideas to be as valuable as those provided by others.

“They were not accustomed to this responsibility and didn’t consider their own ideas to be as valuable as those provided by others. Many struggled with the act of being curious or with pondering their own questions. They simply hadn’t given it much thought and couldn’t just flip a switch for instant illumination. As fourth and fifth grade students, they were used to adults telling them what to do rather than asking them to pursue their own ideas and interests — especially in an educational setting. They needed extra time to focus on and mull over their options. You cannot develop passion projects if you have no passion or haven’t really considered what those passions are. They had to first think through what piqued their interest. What would they like to know more about? What everyday problems have they noticed that need solutions? If they had never thought about it, they needed to reexamine their world with their eyes open to problems and their minds eager to find solutions.”

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/personalized-learning-and-query-books-cathy-knutson

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Allows All to Have Their Voices Heard

5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Students

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-powerful-questions-teachers-ask-students-rebecca-alber

“To help student feel more comfortable and confident with answering questions and asking ones of their own, you can use this scaffold: Ask a question, pause, and then invite students to “turn and talk” with a neighbor first before sharing out with the whole group. This allows all to have their voices heard and also gives them a chance to practice their responses before sharing in front of the whole class.”

What do you think?
Why do you think that?
How do you know this?
Can you tell me more?
What questions do you still have?
(emphasis mine)

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Hearing Learners’ Voices, Making Learning Transparent

A short excerpt from a Grant Wiggins’ post on what 5th graders think about learning..

https://grantwiggins.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/5th-graders-speak-out-survey-results/

A survey of what 5th graders think about school and learning….an excerpt

I learn best in class when –
1. Teacher is explaining a subject well and not upset or being strict because a student is being annoying.
2. Teacher is not talking too much and keeps the class moving
3. I learn best in class when the teacher explains things clearly
4. When they show pictures or videos or do not talk too little or too much.
5. Is showing a video.
6. Is describing clearly and orderly.
7……………33

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