Some thoughts inspired by readings/lesson plans/videos from my Summer PD
It has always been so much easier for adults to simply solve a student's problem rather than encouraging them to take the steps to solve the problem themselves. We need to move away from this practice in order for our students to be successful in the 21st century. Some things to consider for your classroom:
- No negative self-talk! Students and teacher should encourage each other to find positive steps towards a solution
- Modeling Always talk students through your thought process when you encounter a problem while teaching
- Class participation Always allow students to chime in about their idea on how to solve a problem
- Knowledge transfer Prompt students to consider similar problems experienced previously and how they solved these problems to help in a current situation
I like your choices. To class participation I include students helping others.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Students helping others is key. I have found the mentoring student often tries to take over the student's mouse and "do it for them". I ask them to please model with words, not with actions in order to allow the student who is learning to be "at the wheel", so to speak!
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