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Best Practice
Strategies
The Winston School
Learning Differences does not mean that you cannot learn; it simply means that you learn differently.
Albert Einstein-Mild Dyslexia, Asperser’s
Thomas Edison-Hearing Loss, Dyslexia, ADHD
F. Scott Fitzgerald-ADHD
John F. Kennedy-Form of Dyslexia
Bill Gates-Autism
Steve McQueen-Language based learning Disorder
Nelson Rockefeller- Severe Dyslexia
Agatha Christie- Dysgraphia
Best Practice Strategies?
Instructional methods that are proven to be effective
Different strategies to meet various learning styles and needs.
Approaches, used to strengthen weaknesses and capitalize on strengths.
Personalized, tailored instruction
Set at individualized pace
Empowers learning
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Multiple Intelligences
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf6lqfNTmaM
Create a procedure that teaches students about World War II, using all 8 Multiple
Intelligences.
How does this relate to what the speaker, John Hart, was saying on Tuesday?
Inquiry Based Learning
Key Elements:
1. Teachers ask questions and facilitate the direction of student learning.
2. Students are accountable for their own learning while they experiment, investigate independently or in groups.
3. Authentic learning experience occurs while they develop their own ideas, interpretations of collected data.
4. Student directed discussion and sharing of ideas and data.
5. Reflection about potential solutions and possible alternatives.
New questions emerge and the process starts again on a new inquiry.
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Problem Based Learning
http://vimeo.com/13097388
Direct/Guided/Interactive
Instruction and Practice
• Systematic, Step-by- step instruction
• Structured, scaffolded, achievable steps
• Used for groups or one- on-one
Cognitive Learning Strategies
Idea of becoming a “strategic learner”
Tools that we can use to aid in the learning process
A series of procedures to simplify or break down elements of a task.
Development of learning habits
What Cognitive learning strategies might you employed for reading?
Total Physical Response Method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmfnrYerYbY
TribesWe use Tribes to promote (BLANK)
Preparation and positive climate
Safe, unintimidating atmosphere
Arrange seating
Respecting individuality
Establish Expectations
Be available
Build a confidence-building relasionship with students
Cooperative Learning Structures
Work together to achieve a collective goal
(building leadership, trust, conflict-management)
Student engagement
Removes the opportunity to be a passive learner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKAvg7Y-u-g
Higher Order Thinking
Learning Stations/Centers
Modeling
Behavior
Instruction
Exemplars
Multi-Sensory Techniques
http://www.heroneous.info/tag/multisensory/
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Visual
Service Learning Building of self esteem through
positive contributions
Authentic learning
Community mindedness
Civic responsibility
“Through service-learning, young people—from kindergarteners to college students—use what they learn in the classroom to
solve real-life problems. They not only learn the practical applications of their
studies, they become actively contributing citizens and community members through
the service they perform.”
Grouping Strategies
Potential reasons for considering your grouping strategy:
Increased interaction
Control pace
Mix ability and productivity levels
Behavior
Here is one example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHhSkiqlEbk
Performance-Based Activities
Products that demonstrate the students’ learned knowledge and skills
Activities applied to real-world situations and practical applications
Active, authentic and meaningful learning
Promotes social interaction and collaboration
Attention to the process
Can you think of any examples?