The concept of different “learning styles” is one of the greatest neuroscience myths Are you a visual learner who writes notes in a rainbow of different colors, or do you have to read something aloud before it will sink it? Chances are, you’ve been asked a similar question at some point in your life, and believe the concept of different “learning styles” is perfectly valid. But, as Quartz reported in December, we all learn in fundamentally similar ways. And, as New York magazine reports, the idea that students learn differently depending on their personal preference for visual, auditory or kinesthetic cues is just a myth. In fact, it’s considered a “neuromyth,” which, as Paul Howard-Jones, professor of neuroscience and education at Bristol University, writes in a 2014 paper on the subject, is characterized by a misunderstanding, misreading, or misquoting of scientifically established facts. Other examples of neuromyths include that we only use 10% of our brain, and that drinking less than six to eight glasses of water a day will cause the brain to shrink.
3 Simple Strategies to Develop Students’ Critical Thinking – Education to Save the World This week we’ve focused on critical thinking using the model developed by the Foundation for Critical Thinking. By now you’re probably excited about the incredible potential that these tools hold…and a little overwhelmed. Where to start? Simple. 1) TELL students that you want them to work on their thinking. “In this class we will learn to be better thinkers. Students should know that you are interested in their thinking and that improved critical thinking is a goal of your classroom. 2) Choose ONE element of thought, intellectual standard, or intellectual trait and teach students what it means. 3) Give students something to think about and ask them to practice improving their thinking. Here are some easy ways to help kids practice: — A and B: Ask students to work in pairs. Image credit: Foundation for Critical Thinking — Telephone: Ask all students to write out answers to your question. — Make it better: Ask one student to share his or her answer with the class. Like this: Like Loading...
Crafting Questions That Drive Projects Which comes first, the driving question or the learning goals? I think it depends. The most successful projects feed off of students’ passions. Don’t be afraid to tap into them. Take what they are interested in and find a way to connect that interest to learning standards. In my first year of teaching, my fifth graders were obsessed with SpongeBob Squarepants. What adventures would SpongeBob have during the Great Depression? So, to develop a driving question, you can use students' interest as a starting point and then creatively connect learning standards. Some of the learning aims my school had for students in math were working with decimals and graphing data. So, you can start with a topic or you start with learning standards to develop a driving question.
Smidigare bokning av utvecklingssamtal – Digi-bloggen Jacob Möllstam, grundskollärare vid Jonsereds skola, tipsar om hur han bokar tider för utvecklingssamtal. Allting digitalt behöver inte vara stort och komplext. Det finns något särskilt vackert i det enkla. Allting digitala verktyg behöver inte heller handla om undervisning. Här kommer ett tips om hur jag jobbar med mina elevers föräldrar för att hitta tider för utvecklingssamtal. I skolan har vi en tradition av att tilldela varje elev en tid. 1. 2. 3. Med tiden har jag lärt mig att det är värdefullt att radera tomma tider ett par dagar i förväg. Du slipper mejla föräldrar en och en. Good Tools for Teaching Students How to Evaluate Web Content Credibility Source: Butler University Library, adapted from Meriam Library at CSU, Chico One of my favorite lessons to teach is about evaluating the credibility of web sites and other digital content. I often start by showing the classic “Can't Lie On The Internet” video from AllState, which gets a laugh and helps to get students in the right mind set. Next, we check out the classic “DHMO” site and talk about what we see there. Another tool I came across recently that I like is this 60 Second Guide for evaluating web resources. There are countless resources on the web for evaluating content credibility, and it is easy to get a bit overwhelmed. The Challenges of Video and Social Media Credibility Another challenge when it comes to evaluating credibility is in regard to video content. Of course, one only has to scan the comments in the video (be warned there are plenty of “NSFS” comments here) to realize that it isn't legitimate, but what about the first viewers, before all those comments were there?
32 Animated Videos by Wireless Philosophy Teach You the Essentials of Critical Thinking Do you know someone whose arguments consist of baldly specious reasoning, hopelessly confused categories, archipelagos of logical fallacies buttressed by seawalls of cognitive biases? Surely you do. Perhaps such a person would welcome some instruction on the properties of critical thinking and argumentation? What is critical thinking? “A good reason for a belief,” Pynn says, “is one that makes it probable. In abductive arguments (or what are also called “inductive arguments”), above, we reason informally to the best, most probable explanation. As for understanding probability—the likelihood that reasons provide sufficient justification for inferring particular conclusions—well… this is where we often get into trouble, falling victim to all sorts of fallacies. When it comes to a general theory of probability itself, we would all benefit from some understanding of what’s called Bayes’ Theorem, named for the 18th century statistician and philosopher Thomas Bayes. Related Content:
Objectives Builder - TeachOnline Skip to Content Teach Online9 Learning Objectives Builder Use the ASU Online Objectives Builder tool below to write measurable course outcomes and learning objectives. About Learning Objectives Learning Objectives are statements that describe the specific knowledge, skills, or abilities student will be able to demonstrate in the real world as a result of completing a lesson. Examples of Learning Objectives Describe individual, behavioral, and social factors positively influencing health in the Blue Zones.Calculate the median of a set of values using Excel.Create a needs analysis using Gilbert’s Performance Matrix.Revise a company operations manual to reduce energy consumption.Diagram the main constructs of social cognitive theory.Summarize the scope and source of food waste in the United States. Objectives Builder Tool Use the below objectives builder tool to begin designing objectives. Join the conversation 15 replies Leave a comment Your email address will not be published. IBD podcast Twitter42
Verktyg som underlättar min lärarvardag Att arbeta som lärare är oerhört roligt och inspirerande. Att också få lov att arbeta med den digitala tekniken i lärandet och undervisningen gör att ens arbete blir än roligare. Det tycker i alla fall jag. Jag tänkte här nedan kommer med några tips på program och appar som jag har stor nytta av i min undervisning och som jag hoppas du också kan ha nytta av. För alla de som har läs- och skrivsvårigheter är det guld värt att kunna använda LEGIMUS. I min historieundervisning använder jag en hel del tidslinjer. I undervisningen kan det också vara av intresse att ibland köra röstningar eller kanske omröstningar. När undervisningen ska utvärderas kan det ibland vara bra att göra utvärderingen digital. Ibland vill man skapa en gemensam samarbetsyta och till detta använder jag PADLET. Mina senaste erövringar är Prezi och Lucidchart. Mitt sista tips idag är kanske det allra viktigaste.
The Benefits of the Common Core Education had a brief moment in the spot line in the second Republican primary debate. In an odd and unprovoked aside, Donald Trump said of Jeb Bush that the former Florida governor is “by the way, in favor of Common Core, which is a disaster.” While I certainly depart from Jeb Bush on many important issues, his support for the Common Core is warranted. It’s a shame this view is a liability in this election, because Common Core is far from a disaster. It’s conservative orthodoxy at this point that the Common Core is just another example of federal government overreach. What is the Common Core? The Common Core standards outline what students should be learning throughout their years in primary and secondary schooling. Very helpfully, Slate recently published comments from eight teachers reflecting on the perception and effects of the Common Core standards. While any standardized testing is in my view important, the Common Core could easily exist without testing.
Oxford's Free Course Critical Reasoning For Beginners Will Teach You to Think Like a Philosopher When I was younger, I often found myself disagreeing with something I’d read or heard, but couldn't explain exactly why. Despite being unable to pinpoint the precise reasons, I had a strong sense that the rules of logic were being violated. After I was exposed to critical thinking in high school and university, I learned to recognize problematic arguments, whether they be a straw man, an appeal to authority, or an ad hominem attack. Talbot builds the course from the ground up, and begins by explaining that arguments consist of a set of premises that, logically linked together, lead to a conclusion. Critical Reasoning For Beginners is currently available on the University of Oxford website in both audio and video formats, and also on iTunesU and YouTube. Ilia Blinderman is a Montreal-based culture and science writer. Related Content: The Partially Examined Life: A Philosophy Podcast The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps – Peter Adamson’s Podcast Still Going Strong
How to use Google tools in Project-Based Learning When you think about some of the key features of Project-Based Learning (PBL), what do you think of? PBL should be student-driven, with a real-world connection. It should be core to learning, include structured collaboration, and have a multifaceted assessment. Giving students a real problem to solve, getting them engaged in their work, having them work with others, and assessing their work with more than just a grade sounds a lot like how many things in the ‘real world’ work, doesn’t it? Many of the tech tools used in classrooms are made especially for classrooms. Google tools and project based learning Planning: Where do you start when deciding on a project your students will spend significant time on, have some say in, that will address a number of learning goals and be meaningful and relevant? Inquiry: Once you’ve decided what the students will be focusing on, they’ll need more information on the topic. Connecting and Collaborating: Student Voice: