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T-527 Teaching for Understanding Jennifer Cottle. The wheel of color. 2 nd grade Bilingual school ESL learners 1 computer per class. setting. Developing critical thinking skills. throughlines. Applying methods of scientific inquiry into different world settings.
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T-527 Teaching for Understanding Jennifer Cottle The wheel of color
2nd grade Bilingual school ESL learners 1 computer per class setting
Developing critical thinking skills throughlines Applying methods of scientific inquiry into different world settings Developing writing skills
Children’s lack of English vocabulary. No connection between activities and Central Idea. Lack of adequate and sufficient resources. Targets of difficulty Wiggins, “Backward Design”
Wheel of Color Understanding goals & Performances of understanding Prezi Final Presentation Interpretation of color is subjective Frameworks when writing compositions about art Use of color is different in many cultures Feelings Discussion Color Squish Pick your own painting Cultural differences in color Analyzing Flags How does this color make me feel? M K P F K M DoU
Educational Principle: “One of the most productive ways to use video for teaching is to model specific performances.” (Jonassen et al., 2008). 1. Technology: movie maker Sound Images Text Different Learning Styles ToD: Children’s lack of vocabulary / Connection between ideas & activities UG: Subjective interpretation of color.
Educational Principle: “A simple way to involve students in active learning with Power Point is to have them analyze images you include in the slides”. (Reich & Daccord, 2008). 2. Technology: power point Bigger Images Multiply accessibility Maximize attention ToD: Children’s lack vocabulary / Lack of adequate resources UG: Subjective Interpretation of color / Different colors in cultures
Educational Principle: “The Web also allows students to publish their work easily for a wider audience.[…] … students have the ability to make meaningful contributions ...” 3. Technology: artsonia Sharing Ownership Motivating “Using these new tools, we can now let students demonstrate their understanding and learning in a much wider array of media.” (Reich & Daccord, 2008). ToD: Connection between ideas & activities UG: Subjective interpretation of art.
Educational Principle: “… the perfect tool to enable teams and classes to write together. […] Students, teachers and even parents can collaborate to gather, edit and present information on a wiki. Students can research new topics and contribute their findings.” (Reich & Daccord, 2008). “…wikis offer an environment for students to join together in a knowledge-building community.” (Jonassen et al., 2008). 4. Technology: wiki ICT skills Critical skills Collaborating Exposure Written skills ToD: Lack of adequate resources / Connection between ideas & activities UG: Frameworks in writing compositions about art.
Insights and dilemmas Insights Dilemmas • Design / CCDT needs constant revision and alignment. • Wiggins “Backward Design” • Not everything is black & white (k-m-p-f). • How can we use technology with only 1 PC? • Should they acquire vocabulary by context or through lessons? • How do we get the parents successfully involved? • How do we structure peer assessment?