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As with any setting there is not a one size fits all when it comes to teaching or facilitating a classroom. I believe though, with a acclimation activity in the first week or so of class, a best-fit teaching/facilitating style could emerge. Some children will always need extra guidance but I think there could be a popular learning theory to consider with each class as a whole.
References:
Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Royer, Lisa (2015, January 31). Learning Theory Conundrum. Created with Bitstrips, http://www.bitstripsforschools.com/comics/54JF91/
Great view of different perspectives and a good reminder to focus on the various needs of children in the classroom. It is too easy to see things out of our own eyes, but when teaching, you really need to be in the brains of all students in your class as best you can. We will be spending more time looking at differentiation as we continue through the semester.
ReplyDeleteRemember that you will want to reflect on three concepts for each chapter's reflections. It is helpful to specifically identify the three to clarify and ensure for the reader.