LINKED LEARNING IN ACTION

Self Directed Learning Focus on the learner rather than the teacher Integrates self management with self monitoring Control gradually shifts from teachers to learners. Learners exercise a great deal of independence in setting learning goals Teacher models learning strategies and works with students so that they develop the ability to use them on their own

Teacher’s Role Sets positive, high expectations Keeps students on task Facilitates learning activities Presents carefully chosen examples and samples to guide students as they form their own understanding Utilizes different types of CFUs and questioning advocate greater tolerance of uncertainty and encourage risk-taking, and capitalizing on learners' strong points instead of focusing on weaknesses

Behaviors of Learning & Teaching

Organizing & Self Monitoring Classroom planners (for each period) In/Out work trays Class student manager/s Class Ambassadors Student Binders (tabs) Three Before Me or “Ask Me” Students Classroom Buddy Posting class grades Grade Tracker with Reflection Visual Timers Suspend #s for group work Teacher/Class Website Assignment Logs Student Center Bulletin Board/Area “I’m Done Cup”

Inquiry Based Learning Inquiry involves learners: ✦ tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies ✦ developing questioning, research and communication skills ✦ solving problems or creating solutions ✦ collaborating within and beyond the classroom ✦ developing deep understanding of content knowledge ✦ participating in the public creation and improvement of ideas and knowledge

Inquiry “Norming” of student work – samples Structured collaborative groups/jigsaws Annotation bookmarks and active reading strategies Graphic Organizers Socratic Seminars Literature Circles Reciprocal teaching Carousels Interactive Notebooks Problem Based Performance Tasks

Feedback & Revision Multiple opportunities for revision of work Peer Revision/Editing Using Rubrics Defense of Work –using rubrics, student panels Double Entry Journals Let’s Reflect Bulletin Board/Area

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