"IF WE TEACH TODAY'S STUDENTS AS WE TAUGHT YESTERDAY'S, WE ROB THEM OF TOMORROW."
- JOHN DEWEY
To be effective in the classroom, it is necessary to reflect on the lessons and activities not only for effectiveness, but to ensure the appropriate application of research based strategies. Each of the theories outlined below can be found in application by following the provided lesson and reflection links.
learning Theories
8th Grade Sewing Machine Parts REview
Lev Vygotsky - Theory of Cognitive Development
-Emphasis on the role of social interaction -Scaffolding -Zone of Proximal Development |
7th Grade unique you
Erik Erikson - Identity and Psychosocial Development
-Adolescent (Fidelity) – Identity vs. Identity Diffusion Abraham Maslow - Hierarchy of Human Needs -5 progressive levels of human needs -Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem, and Self Actualization Urie Bronfenbrenner - Ecological Systems Theory -Different levels of environmental influences that can affect a child's development |
instructional theories
8th grade Principles of Baking - Chemical Leaving Lab
Jerome Bruner - Cognitive and Developmental
-Hands on active learning -Scaffolding -Discovery based Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligence -Everyone is intelligent -Everyone has a balance of nine different categories - some are stronger than others. |
6th grade - REading recipes
Robert M Gangé - Conditions of Learning
-Nine steps of instruction 1. Gain attention 2. Describe goal 3. Stimulate prior knowledge 4. Present Material 5. Provide guidance 6. Elicit performance; practice 7. Provide feedback 8. Assess performance 9. Enhance retention & transfer |
management theories
6th grade Foods Lab PReparation
Harry Wong - Classroom Management
-Student learning is improved by effective teaching -Establishing proper procedures and expectations from the beginning -Management vs. Discipline |
6th Grade kitchen safety observations
Leo Jones - The Student-Centered Classroom
-Management through motivation with high interest topics and personalization Andrew Miller - Game Based Learning -Freedom to Fail -In time feedback -Utilizing 21st Century Skills -Management through motivation and engagement |