teach me differently ronna williams
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Presentation about Learning StylesTRANSCRIPT
Teach Me Differently
Ronna Williams’ Presentation based on
Holli M. Levy’s “Meeting the Needs of All Students through Differentiated
Instruction: Helping Every Child Reach and Exceed Standards”
Some students only pay attention to what
the teacher says.
Some students do not listen to anything that the teacher says, but
absorb the material
written on the board or
presented in a power point.
Visual Learners
Some students can’t learn until they can do
something with the material.
Many students need to discuss the material in order to really learn it.
The Life of King Henry VIII as you’ve never heard it
before!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TYOmjqMwoI
Click the link to see the video presentation.
As Described in Holli M. Levy’s Journal Article.
After a lesson on D-Day, these students put together a puzzle of the Beach at Normandy. They had to learn the code
names for each part of the beach and the outcome of the landings for the allies.
The boy in the photo is Kyle.
He is ADHD, but always eager to
learn. The girl with her
back turned is Stephanie. She is gifted, advanced artistically and already had two
of her own books published.
These students are
doing something with
information. This is a
formative assessment
adapted to the
learning style of these
students.
After studying WWII, the Cold War & Vietnam, Staley wrote a song based on what she learned. Staley is really smart and always finished before anyone else. The song was a way to enrich the learning experience. She wrote it in class using
garage band.
http://www.myspace.com/staleypensinger
Staley’s song is notCopyright ready, so It would be unethicalFor me to save it here.Please watch herMyspace for her songs,Coming SOON. CLICK!
Formative Assessment With A Group of Students Each student was put on the spot to
tell something from the lesson.
Later, each student had to perfect the answer by using
text across their part of the video. The group decided which jobs they wanted to do. Some
wanted to select music, some chose to edit, and all had to tie the lesson to our own headlines.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGVviskAw8c
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The presentation
In this project, students were asked to give me a summary of the lesson.
Each group member had a job based on learning style.
One student wrote the
script.Another was
the editor.One student
was in charge of photos.
All the students proofed and
made corrections.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O1fy5_OOro
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The presentation
Summative Assessment~Is not always as
fun as Formative
Assessment
How Do We Help Each Child Reach the Set
Standards?
The article explains how tiered lesson planning is a good way to help students
succeed at Summative Assessments.
Success means having the student reach his full potential.
Tiered Lessons require more work for the teacher.
Example: Audio recording of thetest questions with the ability forthe student to pause and answer
the question and restart.
Another example of Tiered Assessment isA test with modifications.
A Modified Test Question might have pronunciation for key words.
•Ho Chi Minh (Hoe Chee Men) was the leader of which army?•NVA•Vietminh (Vee ette men)•Vietcong (Vee ette kong)•All of the above
.
Tiered AssessmentIf students learned facts during Formative Assessment using music, teachers could provide access to the instrumental version. The student should be given the ability to pause, think and write.
44 Presidents
Test Version is instrumental only
Click the link to hear the song
http://www.educationalrap.com/130/44-presidents.html
Click the Link to Find Other Learning Songs In Your
Content Area.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AQMEZ2/ref=dm_sp_adp?ie=UTF8&qid=1231443365&sr=1-9
What about the senses of smell & taste??
Can they be used for assessment?Some teachers believe it!
Try it! During Formative Assessments, offer the students the same kind of candy each day. Example: soft peppermint candy stickOn test day, pass out a soft peppermint candy stick with each test.Research indicates that the taste and smell helps students to recall information gained during Formative Assessment.
If only the advanced students succeed in a
teacher’s class, this may not be evidence of a dynamic
teacher. The gifted students could
probably do great with any teacher.
Helping all students do their best makes a great
teacher!
After reading this article, I feel like I have one more tool in my “I want to be a great teacher” toolbox.
Holli M Levy (2008). Meeting the Needs of All Students through Differentiated Instruction: Helping Every Child Reach and Exceed Standards. The Clearing
House, 81(4), 161-164. Retrieved January 17, 2009, from ProQuest Education Journals database. (Document ID: 1453633641).
Activity Instructions& Set Up
We have just completed a week long study of the role of women in American History.
After viewing the film clip, you will discuss your views.
Your Statements must be backed up by valid reasons.
Selected Scenes From Mona Lisa Smiles
I edited several clips, but I have provided links which are similar to my own creation in case you are unable
to view my video. Click the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5PwQkM0KlY
Let the Discussion Begin!