It's finally week 5 and we are more than 25% into this course! That is unbelievable! As I reflect back I have learned so much already about new tools, resources, and strategies to place into my own classroom. This week one of the big focuses is on our Today's Learner project and the approach that students need is exactly what we have been working on with our units. They need to be creative, collaborative, and so much more. As a future teacher I try to envision what this will look like in my classroom. A lot of what I envision aligns with Standard 1 of NCPTS, Teachers demonstrate leadership. Specifically, 1A Teachers lead in their classroom because as part of this I will need to submerge myself into the mindset of what I am expecting from my students, I will need to think critically, make deep connections among the content, and work collaboratively with my colleagues. Also, standard 1D Teachers advocate for schools and students because many of these ideas will be new to our school system and to our students, such as the flipped classroom. However, if that is how your student's needs will be best met then the teacher must be the advocate. The in-flipped classroom is definitely something I would like to include in my future classroom to allow my students to apply their knowledge inside my classroom with my guidance.
This week in my outside research, I looked into a method of formative assessment called "3-2-1". You simply have your student write down 3 questions they still have, 2 things they learned, and 1 thing they found interesting. One method of delivery could be a google form so answers are automatic and quick. By having students complete this you are requiring them to review the entire lesson and pick out pieces that align with the questions. You can also see where they struggled, what they understood, and what they liked to determine your next steps.
Colleen,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are already making connections from the today's learner experience. We, as teachers, DO have to continually update ourselves in order to genuinely meet the needs of our students. Great share with the formative assessment strategy.
Colleen,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are feeling good about our weeks progress and have learned something in this class. I have learned so much too and it's great. I have actually heard of the 3-2-1 assessment before. We used to do that in my school and it works really well. A great tool to use. So it the flipped classroom. I will more than likely use that in my classroom as well. Good job!
Colleen,
ReplyDeleteI love this idea for assessment! Obviously I think it would have to be used for higher grade levels and my Kindergarten babies couldn't do it but it is something different that students wouldn't look at as assessment! Also, I agree with taking the new perspective of teaching today's learners and using ideas we have researched as a way to step up and lead in your classroom!
Caroline