Pam+B

Line of learning--How have my understanding and application of the CEI influenced my thinking and instruction.
My understanding of the characteristics of Effective Learning has just opened some closed doors since we have never had instruction in this area. if these five characteristics could be used in all lesssons that we teach, more learning could possibly take place. one thing that I need to remember is to not dumb down instruction. Use vocabulary and complete sentences when instructing English language learners. Have students participate actively.

 8-4-10Responding to iniitial prompt  It was interesting to fill out the modules for the rigorous and relevant charts.Instruction can be guided. Student-centered classrooms lead to more indepth learning and enable the students to explore areas that interest them. Teaching for learning differences is to teach for a common goal using different strategies.

 8-5-10 After todays instruction it was clearer what was meant by teaching for understanding. This would be actually understanding that students can develop the ability to think and act instead of memorizing.  students should be active in their own assessment.