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Learning is an Active Verb: Practical Aspects of Mastery Learning
Lisa DevillezMarshall County High School
Mastery Learning• developed by Benjamin Bloom around 1970• to increase achievement, student-teacher
interactions should be as close to those encountered in a one-on-one tutoring/coaching situation as possible
• teaching strategies, as well as timing are varied based on individual learning styles
Overview
An in-depth discussion of the mastery learning model is provided by Guskey, 2005.
How it works in my classroom
• For each unit, the student receives a list of objectives and assignments.
• Students plan how they will use Their time (in class and at home) to complete the assignments.
• Sample Unit Sheet
• Quizzes are provided on each objective for self-evaluation purposes.
• When ready, the student completes the assessment for the unit.
• Successful students can complete enrichment activities or continue on to the next unit.
• Those that do not demonstrate satisfactory understanding (75% assessment score) will work through specific corrective measures and complete an additional assessment
• Process repeated as needed
Grading• 70% Test score
– Score on assessment– Enrichment activities
• 15% Unit points
• 15% Timing of successful assessment– Google Calendar
A “Normal” DayA/B Block Schedule -90 minute periods
• Directed Instruction (~30 minutes)
• Student-centered (~60 minutes)
Small groups plan their class time– Text notes– Completing/checking worksheets– Online Homework– Vodcasts– Checking unit sheets– Individual / small group tutoring– **Labs– Quizzes– Testing
Room Arrangement• Facilitate
– Small group discussion– Independent work– Tutoring– Fluid regrouping – Testing
Small group discussion
Fluid Regrouping
Individual Work
Quizzes and Tests
Small Group Tutoring
Teacher Requirements• Teacher must be
– Organized– Multi-tasker
• Initial time investment to create range of student resources
Benefits
• An ACTIVE classroom• Student discussions/peer teaching• On-task behavior• Differentiation• Teacher knowledge of student learning
needs• Individual student successes• Student accountability for learning
– Planning and time management– Knowing what you know
Going Forward• Unit Objectives
– Clarity– Notetaking
• Vodcasts– Refine– Expand (coordinate with other teachers)
• Enrichment Activities– Expand – Build in more class time