Info. Processing Cont'd

Sensory Memory: Processes incoming stimuli and can store 3-7 pieces of information for a brief period of time.

Working Memory: temporary system where the most relevant info. is stored & connected to prior knowledge

Long-Term Memory: unlimited and permanent storage system for facts and information

Project-Based Learning

• Centers around complex problems which students solve over a longer period of time
• Strong emphasis on the use of collaboration and cooperative learning groups
• Students create an authentic product or artifact to demonstrate learning

PBL Cont'd...

• Students cultivate interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Meaningful activities, both personally and academically
• Instills civic and democratic values
• Real-world applications

Inquiry Learning

• Students identify conflicts/problems and investigate them scientifcally
• Individual process with use of formative self-assessment
• Students are actively engaged in their learning & apply their ideas
• Uses 4 areas of literacy - reading, writing, speaking/listening, & vocab.
• Teacher provides guidance, resources, and feedback

The 5 "E" Learning Cycle Model

• Engagement - a question is posed and problems are identified
• Explore - data is collected & interpreted from multiple source
• Explain & Clarify - conclusions are drawn & teacher provides feedback
• Expand - applies new knowledge to a novel task
• Evaluation - formative self-assessment of new skills

Socratic Method

• Discussion used to explore broad topics or questions
• Students exchange ideas & cultivate critical thinking skills
• Students make claims and support them w/ textural evidence
• Teacher poses questions and follow-up questions
• No one correct answer, but rather students views are challenged and shaped
• 2 circles - 1 discussing, other observes

Teacher begins discussion w/ open-ended question, provides follow-up questions throughout, and summarizes and restates learning at the end.

Info. Processing

• Project-Based Learning - collaboratively solving complex problem and generating a product
• Inquiry Learning - investigative process by which students explore a driving question or conflic
• Socratic Method - Students explore broad topics as a group and formulate opinions