The author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
Moving away from Teacher led instruction and more into student led instruction is something as a PE and Health teacher I can make the most change. I can try and give more responsibility to students in choosing and explaining activities, along with teaching new activities. The classes I teach allow for a lot of different activities to be done, so having the students pick parts of the classes will be fun for them. Giving kids ownership in class will engage them in all activities.
Moving towards student led instruction would probably be the easiest one to control/change as a teacher. I believe as a teacher that you can definitely change what happens in your classroom and how your classroom is run. Our administration gives us leeway on how we run our classroom so I feel this would be the easiest one to incorporate.
Moving from teacher-centered instruction to student-centered authentic learning is one thing that I can control. If the budget will allow, I would like to plan more field trips. I would like to have the students pick these field trips that align with our curriculum. Students would then take more ownership in their learning. Anytime we are able to take learning out of the classroom and let students learn form other professionals more learning will take place.
One of the Ten Un-Commandments I feel I have the most power to influence is moving away from teacher-led instruction and shifting toward student-led discovery. This is an area where I can take immediate action in my own classroom and also help inspire change around me.
For myself, my plan is to redesign small parts of my lessons to allow students to explore concepts before I formally teach them, using math stations, inquiry questions, or collaborative problem-solving. Even small shifts toward discovery help students build ownership and curiosity.
For my colleagues, I can share strategies that are working for me, invite them to observe, or co-plan a lesson that incorporates more student voice and exploration. Collaboration makes the shift feel less intimidating and more doable.
For my principal, advocating for PD sessions focused on inquiry-based learning or modeling a student-led lesson during a walkthrough can help show the value of this approach in real time.
For the district, I can participate in curriculum conversations and emphasize the need for materials that support exploration, hands-on learning, and student choice not just lecture-based pacing guides.
The author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
I have a few lessons where they are student led and they must make their own conjecture. I feel this is helpful and they remember the algorithm better than if it was just me modeling it or showing them. I don't have many lessons because it's hard to find little lessons that I feel students could do this because they haven't been conditioned this way. I think making small progress towards this will help! I think games and manipulatives also help students in the learning!
I feel like I have the most power to move away from teacher-centered instruction. I have already began giving students more agency in their learning and by doing so, it gives me time to work with some students individually who may need the help. I haven't fully committed to this yet, but from what I have done, it is promising and works well.
One of the Ten Un-Commandments that I think I have the most power to change is shifting from a teacher-centered classroom to a more student-centered classroom. This is something I can begin implementing immediately. While I know this will be a struggle for everyone, including myself, I really feel it is the option that I really have the most control over.
In my own classroom, I can remake my lessons so students are doing more of the thinking and talking. I can do this by having more inquiry-based questions, discussions, and giving students more choice in how they show understanding. By doing these things, students will take greater ownership of their learning.
At the school/district level, administrators can support this change by moving our professional development to focus on student-centered classrooms. Administrators will also need to change observation and evaluation tools to look at student discourse and ownership, not just teacher delivery.
Issue: Moving toward student-led instruction by getting to know students’ abilities and interests through play.
Plan of Action:
For Myself: Observe and document students’ interests and strengths through daily play and interactions; use this information to guide lessons that are more student-centered.
For Colleagues: Share strategies for observing and documenting student interests; collaborate to create play-based activities that promote student choice and engagement.
For Principal: Present examples of student-led lessons and their impact; request support for professional development and resources that facilitate student-centered approaches.
For District: Advocate for policies and curriculum frameworks that allow flexibility for student-led instruction; provide training and resources for teachers on differentiating learning based on student interests and abilities.
I would say moving toward student led instruction, especially in the later years of schooling. The author states that "In the first few years of schooling, direct support from a teacher can be beneficial and necessary." When we move to older children, teachers can be more of a guiding force, or coach. I feel strongly that the move that some schools are doing with the creation of VoTec programs is essential. The programs include many different areas for students to explore, and that means integration of math, reading, computer science, etc... Plan of action Myself Ask students what stories, genres, interest them and then explore those areas. Colleagues Share with my colleagues the topics we are exploring, and ask if they have any resources or activities they could share with my class to encourage student engagement. Principal Present the class ideas and interests, and request outside activities to enhance our studies, such as guest speakers or field trips. District Present to the school board the student led projects, and encourage the board to approve more teacher training opportunities, and resources to provide more opportunities for student led activities.
Moving toward student-led instruction by getting to know students’ abilities and interests through play.
I will need to understand your students’ abilities and interests through structured and unstructured play, then incorporate findings into student-led instruction.
My colleagues will need to build a collaborative approach to observe and analyze student interests and abilities to inform student-led learning.
My admin will need to support teachers and create a culture where student-led, play-informed instruction is valued.
The district will need to establish systemic support for play-informed, student-led learning across schools.
Moving toward student led instruction would lead many students to strive toward subjects that they are interested in. This is something that is both good and bad for the student. The good being a deeper level of thinking, understanding, and learning of the material at hand. The bad would be that they would focus much more on what they are interested in and not what bores them or is typically tougher to understand. This is why it should be on the teachers to try and lead them through the more challenging less engaging parts of the curriculum while also trying to give students more agency in the classroom.
The author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
As a middle school social studies teacher I would like to use more student-led instruction with in the context of my content area. Although I like the idea of students have more autonomy to choose what interests them I would have to set certain parameters to guide their choice within my content and the unit I am currently teaching. I teach using six thematic units throughout the year. I could provide a list of key topics for my units that students could choose from that interests them. They could then do a deeper dive into the topic and then and then choose a method of sharing that information.
The author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
I think shifting from Teacher-centered Instruction to Student-centered Instruction would be the one that would be the easiest for me to change. This concept would not be easy ,but teaching this way in my classroom would be easier to control than the other options. Especially because it's something I could start to implement in my classroom once I am comfortable with the concept. Plan of Action for myself: I will need to know my students interest and the ways they like to learn. This will help me encourage the students engage in discussions with their classmates, problem solving, or project-based assignments which will help the student centered instruction to flow more smoothly.
Plan of action for colleagues, principal, and your district: Once I am comfortable with this type of learning and I have implement it in my classroom. I could show them the data how it benefit my students, things that I had to change to make it better, discuss the things the students like and the things that they don't like. When discussing a new concept with co-workers, or boss. It's important to bring all the information to the discussion to see if they would also want to implement this type of learning.
Moving away from Teacher led instruction and more into student led instruction is something as a PE and Health teacher I can make the most change. I can try and give more responsibility to students in choosing and explaining activities, along with teaching new activities. The classes I teach allow for a lot of different activities to be done, so having the students pick parts of the classes will be fun for them. Giving kids ownership in class will engage them in all activities.
ReplyDeleteMoving towards student led instruction would probably be the easiest one to control/change as a teacher. I believe as a teacher that you can definitely change what happens in your classroom and how your classroom is run. Our administration gives us leeway on how we run our classroom so I feel this would be the easiest one to incorporate.
ReplyDeleteMoving from teacher-centered instruction to student-centered authentic learning is one thing that I can control. If the budget will allow, I would like to plan more field trips. I would like to have the students pick these field trips that align with our curriculum. Students would then take more ownership in their learning. Anytime we are able to take learning out of the classroom and let students learn form other professionals more learning will take place.
ReplyDeleteOne of the Ten Un-Commandments I feel I have the most power to influence is moving away from teacher-led instruction and shifting toward student-led discovery. This is an area where I can take immediate action in my own classroom and also help inspire change around me.
ReplyDeleteFor myself, my plan is to redesign small parts of my lessons to allow students to explore concepts before I formally teach them, using math stations, inquiry questions, or collaborative problem-solving. Even small shifts toward discovery help students build ownership and curiosity.
For my colleagues, I can share strategies that are working for me, invite them to observe, or co-plan a lesson that incorporates more student voice and exploration. Collaboration makes the shift feel less intimidating and more doable.
For my principal, advocating for PD sessions focused on inquiry-based learning or modeling a student-led lesson during a walkthrough can help show the value of this approach in real time.
For the district, I can participate in curriculum conversations and emphasize the need for materials that support exploration, hands-on learning, and student choice not just lecture-based pacing guides.
The author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
ReplyDeleteI have a few lessons where they are student led and they must make their own conjecture. I feel this is helpful and they remember the algorithm better than if it was just me modeling it or showing them. I don't have many lessons because it's hard to find little lessons that I feel students could do this because they haven't been conditioned this way. I think making small progress towards this will help! I think games and manipulatives also help students in the learning!
I feel like I have the most power to move away from teacher-centered instruction. I have already began giving students more agency in their learning and by doing so, it gives me time to work with some students individually who may need the help. I haven't fully committed to this yet, but from what I have done, it is promising and works well.
ReplyDeleteOne of the Ten Un-Commandments that I think I have the most power to change is shifting from a teacher-centered classroom to a more student-centered classroom. This is something I can begin implementing immediately. While I know this will be a struggle for everyone, including myself, I really feel it is the option that I really have the most control over.
ReplyDeleteIn my own classroom, I can remake my lessons so students are doing more of the thinking and talking. I can do this by having more inquiry-based questions, discussions, and giving students more choice in how they show understanding. By doing these things, students will take greater ownership of their learning.
At the school/district level, administrators can support this change by moving our professional development to focus on student-centered classrooms. Administrators will also need to change observation and evaluation tools to look at student discourse and ownership, not just teacher delivery.
Issue: Moving toward student-led instruction by getting to know students’ abilities and interests through play.
ReplyDeletePlan of Action:
For Myself: Observe and document students’ interests and strengths through daily play and interactions; use this information to guide lessons that are more student-centered.
For Colleagues: Share strategies for observing and documenting student interests; collaborate to create play-based activities that promote student choice and engagement.
For Principal: Present examples of student-led lessons and their impact; request support for professional development and resources that facilitate student-centered approaches.
For District: Advocate for policies and curriculum frameworks that allow flexibility for student-led instruction; provide training and resources for teachers on differentiating learning based on student interests and abilities.
I would say moving toward student led instruction, especially in the later years of schooling. The author states that "In the first few years of schooling, direct support from a teacher can be beneficial and necessary."
ReplyDeleteWhen we move to older children, teachers can be more of a guiding force, or coach. I feel strongly that the move that some schools are doing with the creation of VoTec programs is essential. The programs include many different areas for students to explore, and that means integration of math, reading, computer science, etc...
Plan of action
Myself
Ask students what stories, genres, interest them and then explore those areas.
Colleagues
Share with my colleagues the topics we are exploring, and ask if they have any resources or activities they could share with my class to encourage student engagement.
Principal
Present the class ideas and interests, and request outside activities to enhance our studies, such as guest speakers or field trips.
District
Present to the school board the student led projects, and encourage the board to approve more teacher training opportunities, and resources to provide more opportunities for student led activities.
Moving toward student-led instruction by getting to know students’ abilities and interests through play.
ReplyDeleteI will need to understand your students’ abilities and interests through structured and unstructured play, then incorporate findings into student-led instruction.
My colleagues will need to build a collaborative approach to observe and analyze student interests and abilities to inform student-led learning.
My admin will need to support teachers and create a culture where student-led, play-informed instruction is valued.
The district will need to establish systemic support for play-informed, student-led learning across schools.
Moving toward student led instruction would lead many students to strive toward subjects that they are interested in. This is something that is both good and bad for the student. The good being a deeper level of thinking, understanding, and learning of the material at hand. The bad would be that they would focus much more on what they are interested in and not what bores them or is typically tougher to understand. This is why it should be on the teachers to try and lead them through the more challenging less engaging parts of the curriculum while also trying to give students more agency in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThe author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
ReplyDeleteAs a middle school social studies teacher I would like to use more student-led instruction with in the context of my content area. Although I like the idea of students have more autonomy to choose what interests them I would have to set certain parameters to guide their choice within my content and the unit I am currently teaching. I teach using six thematic units throughout the year. I could provide a list of key topics for my units that students could choose from that interests them. They could then do a deeper dive into the topic and then and then choose a method of sharing that information.
The author’s Ten Un-Commandments identify major systemic issues. Choose the one you feel you have the most power to change. Outline a plan of action for your self, your colleagues, your principal, your district that addresses this issue.
ReplyDeleteI think shifting from Teacher-centered Instruction to Student-centered Instruction would be the one that would be the easiest for me to change. This concept would not be easy ,but teaching this way in my classroom would be easier to control than the other options. Especially because it's something I could start to implement in my classroom once I am comfortable with the concept.
Plan of Action for myself: I will need to know my students interest and the ways they like to learn. This will help me encourage the students engage in discussions with their classmates, problem solving, or project-based assignments which will help the student centered instruction to flow more smoothly.
Plan of action for colleagues, principal, and your district: Once I am comfortable with this type of learning and I have implement it in my classroom. I could show them the data how it benefit my students, things that I had to change to make it better, discuss the things the students like and the things that they don't like. When discussing a new concept with co-workers, or boss. It's important to bring all the information to the discussion to see if they would also want to implement this type of learning.