Module Two had many great communication procedures, I thought. I loved her ideas on page 43 of the specific ways to teacher students to communicate. I'm not sure why I assume that students should just know how to do it, but I fall into that trap. Has anyone taught other student communication procedures not mentioned in Vicky's list?
The second item that really got me to thinking was the expectations at Workstations/Learning Centers. Vicky states, "Students attending a workstation should be allowed to work collaboratively...Mastery is not expected at workstations so students are encouraged to share thier ideas and work." I remember when I attended her conference she said things like word/picture sorts would good activities. I feel like the center ideas that come with our basil programs are geared toward mastery level. This really makes me rethink the items I have students use in centers if they shouldn't be geared to mastery level? So... ya'll beside picture/word sorts what are you going to use in your workstations? Can't wait for your great ideas!!!!! Olive
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Olive-I like the idea of giving students specific situations to "model" or act out to teach them to properly communicate. The only thing I am very careful of in my class is how students behave or "act" when another student asks a question. I want everyone to be able to ask questions, so I make it a big deal to model how everyone should respond, no matter how easy the answer may seem. I will come up with an activity and tie it into writing, to teach communication.
ReplyDeleteAlong the lines of role-playing and not assuming students know how to do something... in Module 4 (p. 96), she talks about making sure students peer tutor in the presence of the teacher at first to make sure they truly know how to do it before doing it at a work station. These could be some fun whole group lessons, especially at the start of the year, then students could practice under the watchful eye of the teacher in a small group setting.
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