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Information Processing

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Project based learning, inquiry learning, Socratic method

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Information Processing

Project/Inquiry/Socratic Methods
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Project Based Learning

  • Moves away from short term teacher centered lessons
  • Long term student centered learning
  • Emphasis on cooperative learning
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The role of the teacher

  • Define learning goals
  • Provide support
  • Develop social structures for learning
  • Make assessments
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The role of the student

  • Ask questions
  • Debate ideas
  • Design
  • Draw conclusions
  • Investigate and seek resolutions

Why it's good for students

  • Connects curriculum with real life based problems and situations
  • Enhances the quality of learning
  • Leads to higher level cognitive develpoment
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Inquiry Based Learning

  • Engage
  • Explore
  • Explain
  • Elaborate
  • Evaluate
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The role of the teacher

  • Ask questions
  • Guide students
  • Maintain learning environment
  • Provide feedback

The role of the student

  • Develop own questions
  • Gather data
  • Explore possible solutions
  • Offer explainations
  • Express ideas

The Socratic Method

Students are challenged
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The role of the teacher

  • Ask open ended controversial questions
  • Keep conversation focused on the topic
  • Allow time for all students to express opinions
  • Clarify
  • Synthesize information

The role of the student

  • Think and speak persuasively
  • Actively listen to others
  • Be respectful of differing opinions
  • Don't interrupt other students
  • Think critically
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The End

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