Monday, March 16, 2009
Strategy observed that could be utilized
During one of my observations at Baker High School I was able to witness a 10th grade Biology class in which a lab was being facilitated. The teaching strategy used was guided discovery in which the class was given all the materials and equipment along with an explanation of the lab and expected to complete the lab worksheet that consisted of questions, writing prompts, and charting results that students were able to complete upon execution of the lab. What made this lesson so successful was that students were able to gain knowledge and understanding of concepts with very minimal assistance from the teacher as well as staying engaged and on task at all times. This is a very similar strategy could easily be implemented in the health classroom. Using guided discovery I could design a research project consisting of set of questions/prompts that students could complete in relation to some kind of health related topic (e.g. non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, etc.). Providing students ample time to research and find resources to assist them (e.g. Library) could be very effective in teaching students how access information.
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Guided learning really helps students understand what they are doing and where they need to go. Charting results also allows the students to think about their own learning processes and know how they should approach solving problems in the future.
ReplyDeleteGuided learning sounds like an excellent way to teach kids. Kids generally remember information better when students are shown how to do things on their own, it really helps who are hands-on learners. Having students research and assess information on their own sounds like a great idea for a health class.
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