The Evidence Based Education Podcast The Elements of Great Teaching – Dimension 1, Element 3
Nov 25, 2024
Dive into the essential role of deeply understanding curriculum tasks in enhancing student learning. Explore the impacts of working memory and how it varies among students, prompting a need for adaptive teaching practices. Engage with the idea that educational activities should focus on critical thinking rather than just task completion. Plus, discover the significance of selecting effective educational models and the balance between engaging presentations and clear instructional strategies. Finally, reflect on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches for meaningful student engagement.
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Focus on Student Thinking
- Reframe activities to focus on making students think hard about the taught concept.
- Design activities that facilitate thinking, rather than focusing on end products.
Limitations of Models
- Not all models are created equal; some have misconceptions baked into them.
- Some models have a limited shelf life and can hinder learning if used beyond their intended stage.
Modeling Ambition in Macbeth
- A quote from Macbeth can be used to model ambition.
- This model can be expanded to include actions and other characters' reactions, showing how models evolve.