PART 1
1. What do you already know about critical thinking and critical thinking strategies?
Critical thinking involves thinking "outside of the box". It means that when one thinks, that there should be many options not just option A or option B; black or white. Critical thinking is the Grey area in between. Critical thinking allows for one not always have a correct answer, in my opinion. As long as there is rational between the thought then I find it to hold some validity. As a good critical thinker, one can handle uncertainty, be aware of their areas of ignorance, awaits a valid piece of evidence and for evidence-based answers to a specific issue.
2. As an educator, what do you want to know more about critical thinking strategies?
Instead of knowing more about critical thinking I'd like to know if empathizing is a component of critical thinking. When one empathizes with another, I believe that being to have critically thought about the situation.
3. In what ways can you apply critical thinking skills in your lesson planning? As a teacher and as a student in school.
Critical thinking skills can be applied to lesson planning by assigning response papers that allow for the student to comment, question, or discuss at least two issues of concern or interest. This allows for the student to give feedback and to think about the assigned reading.
PART 2
1. In what ways do GWAP games support sharing, communication, collaboration, and action?
GWAP games support sharing and collaboration because each has must be played with a partner. Although the user does not get to physically see or meet his/her partner one gets to interact with one's partner by sharing thoughts and collaborating by selectively thinking about what your partner will do next. It involves communication by allowing one to type and to detail what one hears, or sees and then submit those details so that the partner can make their selection of action.
2. How might I use a GWAP game in my lesson planning?
GWAP games can be used in lesson planning as "free-time". It is a opportunity for students to give their mind a break while their mind is still focusing on critical thinking, even if the students are not aware of it.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Chapter 1
In what ways is preexisting knowledge important?
Preexisting knowledge is important because it influences what humans notice about the environment and how they organize and interpret what they notice. The more preexisting knowledge one has the easier it is to make judgments on a new sight.
In what ways is active learning important?
Active learning is important to enhance the process of learning between students and teachers and the relationship created within that process. Active learning helps people understand what they are learning and understand when they are not fully comprehending what they are being taught and when they need the topic to be discussed in more detail. Active learners seek to understand complex subject matter and are better prepared to transfer what they have learned to new problems and settings
Provide a brief summary of the key findings.
Understanding, active learning and metacognition are all essential key points within the education system. Students are going to come in with preconceptions that must be addressed. In order to gain competence in certain areas student must have a foundation of knowledge, understand facts and organize information. Metagonitive can help students take control of their own learning.
What is metacognition? What are its implications for education?
Metacognition is the ability for people to predict their performances on certain tasks. Metacognition deals with sense-making, self-assessment and reflected on what worked and what needs improvement. The implications for education are teachers must incorporate preexisting understands that their students hold, teachers need to provide many examples that children can relate to when teaching in depth, and metagonitive skills should be integrated into the curriculum in a range of subject areas.
In what ways are assessments vital in teaching and learning environments?
Assessments are vital in teaching and learning environments based on the trail-and-error system. Assessments help engage students because they can try out an assessment and make a judgment on whether they have conquered the subject matter or if it needs improving. This is also vital for teachers because they can determine whether their teaching skills are being utilized correctly. The assessments relate to the cat learning example. The cat did not initially understand that he had to pull the string down in order to get the food but after trial-and-error, the cat eventually understood and learned what needed to be done. Assessments will eventually lead to a student having learned.
Preexisting knowledge is important because it influences what humans notice about the environment and how they organize and interpret what they notice. The more preexisting knowledge one has the easier it is to make judgments on a new sight.
In what ways is active learning important?
Active learning is important to enhance the process of learning between students and teachers and the relationship created within that process. Active learning helps people understand what they are learning and understand when they are not fully comprehending what they are being taught and when they need the topic to be discussed in more detail. Active learners seek to understand complex subject matter and are better prepared to transfer what they have learned to new problems and settings
Provide a brief summary of the key findings.
Understanding, active learning and metacognition are all essential key points within the education system. Students are going to come in with preconceptions that must be addressed. In order to gain competence in certain areas student must have a foundation of knowledge, understand facts and organize information. Metagonitive can help students take control of their own learning.
What is metacognition? What are its implications for education?
Metacognition is the ability for people to predict their performances on certain tasks. Metacognition deals with sense-making, self-assessment and reflected on what worked and what needs improvement. The implications for education are teachers must incorporate preexisting understands that their students hold, teachers need to provide many examples that children can relate to when teaching in depth, and metagonitive skills should be integrated into the curriculum in a range of subject areas.
In what ways are assessments vital in teaching and learning environments?
Assessments are vital in teaching and learning environments based on the trail-and-error system. Assessments help engage students because they can try out an assessment and make a judgment on whether they have conquered the subject matter or if it needs improving. This is also vital for teachers because they can determine whether their teaching skills are being utilized correctly. The assessments relate to the cat learning example. The cat did not initially understand that he had to pull the string down in order to get the food but after trial-and-error, the cat eventually understood and learned what needed to be done. Assessments will eventually lead to a student having learned.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Course Expectations
What are your expectations for this course?
*My expectations of this course is to gain a better knowledge of the "Web 2.0" and how all its tactics can be applied to a school/teaching/learning setting.
What are your expectations for your classmates?
*My expectations for my classmaters are to be friendly, communicate more clearly, and to open up to a group of students and share feelings that one wouldn't normally.
What are your expectations of your instructor?
*My expectations of my instructor is to learn more than just technology savvy instruments but about the non-structural form of teaching and communicating with students.
What questions do you have about this course and/or learning, teaching, and technology?
*None
*My expectations of this course is to gain a better knowledge of the "Web 2.0" and how all its tactics can be applied to a school/teaching/learning setting.
What are your expectations for your classmates?
*My expectations for my classmaters are to be friendly, communicate more clearly, and to open up to a group of students and share feelings that one wouldn't normally.
What are your expectations of your instructor?
*My expectations of my instructor is to learn more than just technology savvy instruments but about the non-structural form of teaching and communicating with students.
What questions do you have about this course and/or learning, teaching, and technology?
*None
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