In these videos I explore:
1) The value of including students of diverse ages and abilities.
I find that kids tend to separate themselves into the classes they need by either coming prepared to indicate readiness or by being willing to sit quietly and respectfully. When the invitation is available to all who are respectful or prepared, they include themselves as they are ready to meet the expectations of the class.
I generally open up any class to anyone who wants to even just sit in quietly to listen if the kids insist they want to do it with us, although some classes I require them to come prepared to share or teach before they can engage fully with us. Some classes have prep; some don't. I decide which and the kids decide for themselves if they want to come :).
It's amazing the levels of connection available to even young learners!
2) The power of "coming prepared to teach."
I find that coming prepared to teach = coming prepared to learn on a deep level. There is something about taking ownership enough of a subject to research it and teach it that makes the learning stick.
Here is a look at BYU-Idaho's approach that captures this same principle:
3) When knowledge is taken to understanding and then applied to create intelligence, genius is born. The world is changed.
When you are aware of the levels of learning available, you can reflect on what is happening in your classroom and your home to see what level you are encouraging or experiencing.
Hope this helps! Please feel free to ask questions, give advice or supplemental ideas or feedback in the comment section below :).
1) The value of including students of diverse ages and abilities.
I find that kids tend to separate themselves into the classes they need by either coming prepared to indicate readiness or by being willing to sit quietly and respectfully. When the invitation is available to all who are respectful or prepared, they include themselves as they are ready to meet the expectations of the class.
I generally open up any class to anyone who wants to even just sit in quietly to listen if the kids insist they want to do it with us, although some classes I require them to come prepared to share or teach before they can engage fully with us. Some classes have prep; some don't. I decide which and the kids decide for themselves if they want to come :).
2) The power of "coming prepared to teach."
I find that coming prepared to teach = coming prepared to learn on a deep level. There is something about taking ownership enough of a subject to research it and teach it that makes the learning stick.
Here is a look at BYU-Idaho's approach that captures this same principle:
3) When knowledge is taken to understanding and then applied to create intelligence, genius is born. The world is changed.
When you are aware of the levels of learning available, you can reflect on what is happening in your classroom and your home to see what level you are encouraging or experiencing.
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