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The Importance of Learning Environments in Schools and Classrooms, Why The…
The Importance of Learning Environments in Schools and Classrooms
Why The Foundations of Education Matter
History of Education
awareness so that we are less susceptible to educational myths, bandwagons, and moral panics
History as a Noun vs. Verb
considering who we are within our contexts and spaces
weaving understandings about teaching, learning, and humanity with available information into every narrative
Historical-mindedness
willingness to search for comparison and analogies
readiness to be open to emotional reasoning
consideration of multiple perspectives
weighing forces of continuity & change
Historical Inquiry
identify and challenge bias in primary and secondary sources
consider historical context and power relations between priviliged and marginalized groups.. whose voice is being represented?
consider language & be mindful of
presentism
Teaching diverse stories vs. memorization
Philosophy of Education
Allegory of the Cave
Many people are bound by the "shackles" of their previous experience, and not all have access to education
Students may only be able to see certain aspects of the world when they are forced to reject what they already know and comprehend
Emile
Individual's learn to think for themselves; knowledge of self
explore and reflect on the virtues of teaching
humility
courage
open-mindedness
questioning an assumption can change the nature of a problem all together
empathy
Philosophical Inquiry
subject presuppositions to critical scrutiny - search for personal biases
"In reality, not every student is encouraged to wonder" -
encourage wonder in my space
Critical Questions
"What underlying beliefs should be exposed?"
"Which assumptions might be questionable?"
Sociology of Education
examining both the intended & unintended functions of education
Intended Functions
Knowledge & skills
Values
Curriculum
Unintended Functions
physical space & seating arrangements
"Hidden Curriculum"
Classroom design (display of rule posters vs. student work)
Impact of social structures
consider socio-economic factors and privilege when making educational decisions (ex. tracking/ streaming/program focus)
Critical Questions
"How do norms, roles, and identities impact teaching and learning?"
"How do social structures, such as schools, enhance or inhibit learning"
"In what ways do gender, socio-economic status, and ethnicity limit or expand educational opportunities?
"What is the role of human, social, and financial capital in education?"
Making a Difference
Essential Instructional Components
Duration/Intensity
Targeted Cumulative Review
Guided Practice/Explicit Instruction in transferring knowledge
Language
simplify and shorten instructions, add visual aids
Teaching foundational skills vs. higher order skills
Scaffolding
modelling
thinking aloud
demonstrating tasks
modelling learning strategies
guided practice
1:1 with teacher
small group
independent practice
memory prompts & supports
concrete/real-life examples
familiar language
hands-on learning
present information in multiple ways
strategy instruction
help students understand "how to learn" & what they may struggle with
graphic organizers
Accessible Learning Resources
digital versions of text
text-to-speech software
built in dictionaries/glossaries
Braille translations
computer-assisted technology
print-based version of text
varying reading levels
organizers at the beginning of chapters
visuals that support texts