Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!Brained Based Learning With Marcia L. TateWorksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites, Brain Based Learning increases achievement for ALL students and decrease behavior problems - not to mention make teaching learning fun!
10 Characteristics of a Brain-Compatible Classroom 1. Positive environment 2. Visuals 3. Music 30% of the time 4. Relevant lessons 5. Rituals taught 6. Students talking about content 7. Students moving to learn content 8. High expectations 9. High challenges/low stress 10. Content taught in chunks with activity |
Formative AssessmentAdvancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom: A Guide for Instructional Leaders By Connie M. Moss & Susan M. Brookhart
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Video In The Classroom
The Benefits of Using Video in the Classroom! The following article was shared and interesting converstaions took place!
April 2012, Vol. 33, No. 2 http://www.learningforward.org/publications/blog-landing/jsd/2012/06/30/april-2012-vol.-33-no.-2 involved. By Jody Spiro Record, replay, reflect: Videotaped lessons accelerate learning. A University of Kansas study shows the value of video for providing an objective view of teaching and coaching that propels educators into improving their practice. By Jim Knight , Barbara A. Bradley , Michael Hock , Thomas M. Skrtic, David Knight, Irma Brasseur-Hock, Jean Clark, Marilyn Ruggles, and Carol Hatton from www.learingforward.org
April 2012, Vol. 33, No. 2 http://www.learningforward.org/publications/blog-landing/jsd/2012/06/30/april-2012-vol.-33-no.-2 involved. By Jody Spiro Record, replay, reflect: Videotaped lessons accelerate learning. A University of Kansas study shows the value of video for providing an objective view of teaching and coaching that propels educators into improving their practice. By Jim Knight , Barbara A. Bradley , Michael Hock , Thomas M. Skrtic, David Knight, Irma Brasseur-Hock, Jean Clark, Marilyn Ruggles, and Carol Hatton from www.learingforward.org