How to make a flip book: Get three sheets of paper Overlap and fold (see example) Label each flap Top label is Social Studies methods / your name See agenda for other labels

What topics have we covered?

Methods used?

Social Studies Active Learning Strategies

Why Use Active Learning Strategies? Improve recall of learning Create a link between learning and body movement (kinesthetic) Utilize many modes and senses Lots of content into a small amount of time Vary in length and commitment Support cross-curricular connections Easily differentiated

Why Use Active Learning Strategies? Develop higher-level thinking skills Allow for interaction and immediate feedback Require cooperative groups Use multiple intelligences Meet social studies standards Develop literacy skills Teaches through multiple perspectives

Types of activities Small group work Presentations and debates Journaling Role playing Learning Games Field Experiences Case Studies Class Discussions Simulations….more! (Mc Keachie, 1994 and Silberman, 1996) Not exhaustive list, but you might be incorporating some of these in your courses, which is great The question is, when it comes to course design, is there clear link to outcomes AND are students aware of this linkage? Some of these will be covered in the breakout sessions

Active learning types longer duration, carefully planned “simple tasks” ad hoc exercises; little or no advanced planning; e.g. “think-pair-share” “minute paper” “concept mapping” “complex tasks” longer duration, carefully planned and structured Cooperative learning a form of collaborative learning that has 5 specific criteria to maximize learning Collaborative learning carefully structured, group formation and student roles important

Types of Student Responses Oral Group responses (choral) -students are looking at teacher -students are looking at their own text/paper Oral Partner responses -management: look-lean-whisper -review content: tell-help-check -brainstorm: think-pair-share Oral Individual responses -Have students share answers with partners, then call on a student. -Ask a question, give silence signal, provide think time, then call on a student.

Types of Responses con’t Individual responses (written) -keep short -turn paper/put pencil down to indicate completion -graphic organizers Physical responses -act out -hand signals/body movements -response cards A. Archer

Response Strategy: Signal Cards A good place to start is with red, green, and yellow cards which have universal meaning. Students can signal: “Stop, I’m lost!” or “Slow down, I’m getting confused” or “Full steam ahead!” One syllable, two syllables, three syllables Short vowel sound, long vowel sound Students signal their responses to questions, “If you think it is a ___, signal 1.” “If you think…” Variation: Thumbs up, thumbs down Whatever meanings you assign the cards, the possibilities are endless.

Cooperative learning jigsaw Choose a partner You and your partner choose an article – 1, 2, or 3 Read your article – record important points or interesting information Get in groups of 6 share your article Write notes in your flip book

Reflections from the field?