Comments on: iTeach – iLearn

By: jetspace

jetspace — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:06:58 +0000

I agree with engaging the learner; Yvonne. The passion that you express is invigorating.

The “Pay Attention” presentation (http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/t4/content/view/221/35/)
goes to the heart of this. I think the position that Mark Prensky has made about this is worthy of reflection.

http://www.marcprensky.com/

It sounds Like a Socratic &/or Community of Inquiry learning space/climate of the first order.

By: sandcastle

sandcastle — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:03:42 +0000

Thanks, Amy. At the end of the unit the class completed a test. Because they had done such wonderful work in preparing and delivering a lesson on a particular body system, I thought it fair to provide an opportunity for them to excel in that area too. I did this by adding a choice section to the test. The main body of the topic test covered all body systems generally, but then students could select a further, more advanced question to answer. Of course, they chose to answer the extension question related to the body system they had planned and taught! With a few exceptions, students were able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of their chosen topic.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:22:32 +0000

I was very impressed with the effort your students took in creating their lessons. It opened my eyes to creating a lesson/rubric to let me students try this as well.

How well did your students retain all the information as a whole?

By: Jennifer Cain

Jennifer Cain — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:57:14 +0000

What a fabulous lesson Yvonne. This lesson exhibits all the characteristics of MYP. How satisfying it must have been to witness their potential. Keep up the great work and the inspirational blog.

By: 9engf

9engf — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:10:58 +0000

Good on you Yvonne. The really nice part is that the pedagogical process is truly inverted. Here you are reflceting on your learning as well! Fantastic!

By: Lynne Crowe

Lynne Crowe — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:44:33 +0000

I came to this via Jo’s feed. I’m adding your blog to my feeds to share with our science teacher and others. Welcome to blooging.

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Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:41:09 +0000

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By: Tim Crowe

Tim Crowe — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:59:03 +0000

Nice work Yvonne! I will be interested in the assessment of student learning, whether it be self, peer or teacher assessment. Maybe the girls could develop a rubric with you! Courageous or just fun? Cheers.

By: Russel Montgomery

Russel Montgomery — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:14:12 +0000

Yvonne

Thanks for this. Quite inspiring and the timing is great… just when I needed it. Keep up the great work.

By: Jo McLeay

Jo McLeay — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:45:08 +0000

wow! I am so amazed, Yvonne