- Learning requires the active participation of the student.
- People learn in a variety of ways and at different rates.
- Learning is both an individual and a group process.
- Learning is most effective when students reflect on the process of learning and set goals.
- Does this lesson require active participation of my students?
- Is there enough variety in my lesson so that all learners have a pathway to engagement?
- Do I allow for individual and group activities? Is there a balance of both?
- Are my students reflecting on the process of learning in a meaningful way?
- Have my students had any say in the goals of this project? Do you provide space for individual goal-setting?
Sometimes, even when all the boxes are checked off and you have been mindful of the Principles of Learning - a lesson can flop. There are good days, and according to Alexander, there are "horrible, no good, very bad days." The key is to pick yourself up by your teachable bootstraps and try again tomorrow!
Have a happy practicum,
Carol N.
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