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Expert vs. Novice Teachers
Piaget:ConstructivistScaffoldingReorganization of knowledgeSocial context (Vygotsky)
Constructivist Beliefs
Exploratory, problem centered cooperative learning Students play role in deciding learning tasks Teachers use open-ended questions Scaffold through use of expanded responses,
probing questions, and clues Big picture – see connections (dribbling) Connect knowledge to real life Students collectively establish ground rules/norms
1. Engaging students in self-regulated construction of knowledge
Application of concepts in individual ways (obstacle course)
Allow students to struggle, don’t give answers Have students think critically about movement
quality through questions instead of just reminding them.
Adapted lesson based on student performance.
2. Activating students’ prior knowledge
Link concepts to something they already know (absorbing force)
Don’t just give demos and explanations Talk about previous lessons
3. Facilitating student social cooperation
Have students frequently work in groups/partners
Sharing ideas across the group Rules for giving feedback/working positively
Past Teachers/Profs
List 10 Good Teachers from your past and at least 15 reasons why.
Brainstorm ideas: Personal characteristics Class management Class activities Assessments Motivation Organization Technology Atmosphere/Affective