Consider alternative perspectives Critically reconsider your view “Learning Styles” EDU 330: Educational Psychology Daniel Moos, PhD Articulate your view s Consider alternative perspectives Critically reconsider your view

Go Meta! Articulate your view on learning styles 4 Corners Discussion 1. Prepare: generate statement with alternative perspectives (controversial) 2. Present: Read statement without giving choices and ask students to respond (already did with reaction paper) 3. Commit to a corner: A (strongly agree), B (agree), C (disagree), D (strongly disagree) 4. Discuss in groups and then report out

Go Meta! 2. Consider alternative perspectives Forced Discussion 1. Assign students to one of three groups 2. Prepare (handout on alternative perspectives) 3. Discuss (groups 1-3 classroom; 4-6 atrium) 1+4: Support Sir Ken Robinson 2+5: Counter Sir Ken Robinson 3+6: Moderate & Facilitate (questions, format of questions, layout of discussion)

Go Meta! 3. Critically reconsider your view Reflection after discussion Revisit reflection paper written for this class + = views that have been strengthened through today’s discussion (add rationale on side) ? = views that you now question because of today’s discussion (add rationale on side) + = new views, ideas, and/or questions generated by today’s discussion (add to side)

4 Corners Discussion Perspective from not so hypothetical teacher Why would I completely adapt to my students’ learning styles? When they get out into the real world, they are not going to be in a situation where they are able to choose how to demonstrate what they know and what they have done. They are going to have to learn how to get things done in whatever context they are in. So, won’t I just be setting up my students for failure if I always adapt to their learning style?