As I get more involved with my texts and other teaching resources, I feel secure knowing that when I teach I will have the tools I need to be successful. I am competent that if I need something I will be able to find resources that will help me, as a teacher, meet the needs of my students. This toolbox is another resource I will use to help me reach my teaching goals. I think using graphic organizers to understand topics better is good teaching. I also like using rubrics. I like them as a student and I know I will use them as a teacher. I have had the opportunity to use rubrics in the past. I think they help students understand what is required of them. Mostly, I like knowing that I have tools, such as the ones in the toolbox, to help me find success as a teacher.
One of the tools I found in the toolbox that I like is the learning menus. When using the learning menu, students get to make selections on the activities they participate in. All students have to complete tasks in the "main course". There are "side dishes" that students must complete an assigned number of, and desserts.
Students must complete all of the required tasks before moving onto desserts. This seems like a fun way to teach something specific with options all supporting an outlined curricular goal.
Another idea I like in the toolbox is the think dots. This idea is similar to the cubing. Students use the dots to extent their knowledge on a specific topic. This is a great way to differentiate.
Christy... would you be willing to talk about 2 specific strategies from the toolbox. Your response was good, but it was very general. I need to know that you really understand (and might try to USE) at least two specific strategies for teaching. I can add points for a total of 4, if you will do that. Thanks for understanding! 2 points (plus 2 if you add comments about specific strategies to your blog).
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