9 Ways to Plan Transformational Lessons: Planning the Best Curriculum Unit Ever When instructors engage learners, develop ability and understanding, and amplify students' identities, we call them "transformational teachers" -- professionals who provide learners with disciplinary View-Masters so that kids can see the world in stereoscope. But how do they prepare? Do they just show up for class and spontaneously uncork the awesome? Obviously not. Behind the scenes, transformational teachers labor over curriculum plans that look simple and even elegant to classroom observers. How to Plan Transformational Lessons 1. For decades, many educators let a textbook's table of contents determine the scope and sequence of a course. Teaching strategies are approaches that teachers use to improve student learning. Balancing teaching strategies with learning strategies keeps instructors and students actively engaged and focused on the same purpose. 2. As teachers gain fluency in using Google Docs, collaborative planning is becoming second nature. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Étudiants internationaux - SAÉ UdeM Étudiants étrangers : comment gérer le choc culturel? du Guide de survie étudiante (plusieurs articles intéressants) Du choc culturel à l'intégration Par Sonja Susnjar, psychologue Article tiré du Bulletin Vies-à-vies, un bulletin d'orientation et de consultation psychologique, vol. 4, no 5, avril 1992. Entreprendre des études universitaires, changer de ville, quitter les régions pour venir s'installer à la grande ville, commencer un nouvel emploi sont autant d'expériences dans la vie de tout le monde qui ressemblent à celle de changer de pays. Pour des personnes qui changent de pays, que ce soient des étudiants étrangers, des coopérants, des femmes d'affaires ou de simples voyageurs, ces mêmes difficultés sont amplifiées puisque les différences entre le milieu d'origine et le nouveau milieu sont encore plus grandes. Le phénomène du « choc culturel » Les phases d'adaptation On doit se méfier d'une adaptation trop rapide On soit se méfier d'une adaptation trop rapide et trop facile.
2 Awesome iPad Posters for your Students Are you using iPad with your younger grade students ? If yes, have you provided them a with guideline sheet on the acceptable use of this device in the classroom ? I am thinking you already did but Sandy has another smart idea.Knowing that she will go through a lot of shouting and headaches over the use of iPad with her elementary students, Sandy created an " acceptable Use Policy " poster and used it on her classroom rules board so students can refer back to it during the whole year. This poster features all the rules and guidelines her students need to abide by when using their iPad. Honestly, I am so much impressed by this idea and I liked how she planned her students use of iPad beforehand. Click here to download the poster. Here is her second Poster. click here to download it
If students designed their own school… it would look like this Student Peter Boyce(By Charles Tsai) “It’s crazy that in a system that is meant to teach and help the youth there is no voice from the youth at all.” That’s the opening line in a video called “If students designed their own schools,” about The Independent Project, a high school semester designed and implemented entirely by students. What did it look like? No quizzes. No tests. The Independent Project started in 2011 at Monument Mountain Regional High School, a public school in Massachusetts, after a student named Sam Levin advanced an idea about students creating their own learning environment in order to find the engagement and mastery he felt were lacking in many teacher-designed classes. In this model, teachers serve as mentors and coaches, not as direct instructors, while students pose questions and find ways to answer them. After the first semester, an evaluation was undertaken and changes were made to the model. Here’s Tsai’s video:
Motivating Learners Learning to communicate in another language takes a long time. It is one of the most challenging tasks your students are likely to undertake, and they can easily become discouraged and bored with it. This section presents techniques that language teachers can use to keep their students interested and motivated by helping them understand the language acquisition process, connect language learning with their larger educational and life goals, and succeed as language learners. A self-evaluation worksheet, available in pdf format, allows instructors to assess their current and potential motivation techniques. Section Contents Understanding Language Acquisition Promoting Engagement in Language Learning Achieving Success With Learning Strategies Resources Download the Motivating Learners section in pdf format
Goal #3: Ask a Learner #30goals Posted by Shelly Terrell on Monday, January 30th 2012 Goal 3 of The 30 Goals Challenge 2012! Click the link to find out more about the new changes to this year’s 30 Goals Challenge for Educators! “Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.” ~Ann Lieberman Goal Short-term- Ask a learner about his/her learning style and/or habits by conducting a video, audio, or written interview. Long-term- Continue to ask learners what they feel about various issues they face when learning. Two Student Interviews Here are 2 student interviews as examples. Resources These resources will help you accomplish this goal: 2012 Changes This year we are focusing on 1 to 2 goals a week in order to have time to really reflect on the tasks and respond to each other’s posts and enhance our support system for each other. Other Posts Check out my Pinterests for other posts with this goal or ask me to add yours! Challenge:
Goal 8: Rethink Student Behavior & Classroom Management #30Goals Posted by Shelly Terrell on Wednesday, February 9th 2011 Goal 8 of The 30 Goals Challenge 2011 Goal Short-term- Option A During at least one class period have your students discuss how they deal with stress and have them reflect on positive ways to react to the stresses that surround them. Option B Reflect on your classroom rules and the punishments outlined for breaking them. Option C When the student that usually breaks a rule does, handle the situation differently. Long-term- Make it a goal to get students to reflect on the rules, come up with the class rules, and think about appropriate consequences. Quote “I’ve come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. by Dr. Challenge: Get your students to think about positive ways to deal with negative behavior. Did you reflect on this goal?
Classroom Management Strategies | Classroom Management Strategies Classroom Management Strategies To Deal With Rude Comments & Personal Questions This is a big problem in tough classrooms – rude students making it their mission to offend or embarrass a teacher by asking personal, probing questions. One of the worst things you can do in response to such comments is show that you’re bothered. If you give them an emotional response of any kind you’ll… Continue Reading → Seven Ways to Get Students to Follow Your Instructions i) Make sure you have their full attention before giving instructions Make sure they are looking at you and not fiddling with a pencil, turning around, looking at a book, etc. Continue Reading → 25 classroom management strategies to get silence from a noisy group of students If you struggle to get your students’ attention during lessons I’ve put together a nifty collection of ideas which may help. Continue Reading → Novel ways to get silence from noisy students Wey Hey! Continue Reading → A few novel ways to get student attention
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How To Have Jedi-Like Classroom Management Powers “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” -Obi-Wan Kenobi There exists a quiet cadre of teachers who can take over any classroom—out-of-control, disrespectful, or otherwise—and get the students under control, quiet, and working within minutes. They have a certain presence about them, a certain unmistakable quality or vibe that reverberates from one student to the next, signaling that business is no longer usual. Almost magically students sit up straighter, listen more intently, and show a level of respect their former teachers would scarcely believe. This powerful, Jedi-like presence can only be described as the force of their personality. Upon asking students why they’re so different around such teachers, the common answer is, “I don’t know why I behave so well for Mrs. But the strategy these teachers use to command such reverence is no Jedi mind trick. Here’s how: They take full responsibility. They have unshakable confidence. They believe in their students. You Can Do This
How to Handle Classroom Management Like A Referee As I was watching my favorite hockey team the other day, I noticed something that struck me during one of the brawls that (for whatever reason) still occur in the almost every game. I was amazed as the guy wearing the black and white striped shirt held two huge athletes at bay and got them to stop fighting without even being phased. He calmly talked to both players, they released their stranglehold on one another, and the game continued (after penalty minutes were distributed, of course). I immediately thought about so many issues that I’ve seen with classroom management, and how this guy might have the solution. I know what you’re thinking: “what does this have to do with me, my students, or my classroom?” Let me explain. Before I get to far, I want to point out that there are systems, routines, procedures, and a myriad of other pieces that go into good management, such as building relationships. You’ve set your rules…enforce them. Stay calm. Get back to the game.