February+9+Homework

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Considering the examples of instructional methods described in this chapter, what specific features of each allow for the diversity among students in their learning styles and ability to demonstrate what they have learned? ======

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 Concept mapping is when a student adds new information to concepts that they already know. An example of a concept map is a graphic organizer. Concept maps are an illustration of the knowledge a person has on a certain subject matter. Teachers can look at these maps to determine how much the student knows, and what key concepts they are missing. Concept maps are very beneficial to visual learners. ======

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 Community based learning is when the teacher uses “real life situations and settings“ to enhance students’ learning. Community based learning is often a hands-on experience. Students might get the chance to talk to people with experience in certain subject areas and learn in a non-traditional learning environment. To demonstrate what they have learned, students should be able to take what they learned in the classroom and apply it to real life situations. This type of instruction is good for students who are bodily kinesthetic, visual, naturalistic and interpersonal learners. ======

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 Another instructional method is cooperative learning. Through cooperative learning, students can share their knowledge with one another, hold discussions, and answer one another’s questions. It allows teachers to easily give guidance to students who need it. Cooperative learning is good for interpersonal learners. To demonstrate their knowledge students should be able to repeat what they’ve learned to their peers. It shows that they have an understanding of the material that was presented to them. ======

In the Facts About Earth Popplet that I looked at there was a picture of Earth in the middle. Around the picture were boxes that had facts about the planet Earth. The other Popplet that I looked at was NY Notes. This Popplet had several pictures of food. They’re captions on where you go to find the food and what the food is.