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Thought of the Day: Monday, April 15th

4/14/2013

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My thought off the day is really a reminder about just how powerful listening to our students conversations can be in helping us to better our instructional practice. Refraining from actually getting involved in their dialogue, but only listening and recording key points from their conversation and/or things that they may be struggling with. The new student design of learning approach I am testing out in my current athletics unit allows me the freedom to walk, observe, and listen closely to their discussions and conversations as the students are busily working away at designing their own learning. It provides me with a very easy source of feedback as to whether or not they are on the correct track. When they are really struggling I can step in to lend a helping hand or to offer them advice. 

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Ross Bridgeman link
4/14/2013 03:16:56 pm

I have returned to taking a marks book with me for all lessons to keep anecdotal records, record results and observations. I agree that letting student conversations ( and sometimes arguments/disputes) occur with intervention can give a great insight into their thoughts, feelings and knowledge.

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andy vasily link
4/14/2013 03:49:26 pm

Ross, I couldn't agree more. Thanks for commenting! Where do you teach? What level do you teach Ross?

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Ross Bridgeman link
4/14/2013 08:18:22 pm

That should have said 'without' intervention.

Andy I teach in Perth, Western Australia. I'm at a co-ed primary school as a Phys Ed specialist teaching k-6 plus yr 6 health and technology and enterprise.

I really like your sportfolio ideas. It has inspired me to do more of the same. I gave you a plug on my page: www.facebook.com/primarype . Cheers.

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Ross Bridgeman link
4/14/2013 08:18:41 pm

That should have said 'without' intervention.

Andy I teach in Perth, Western Australia. I'm at a co-ed primary school as a Phys Ed specialist teaching k-6 plus yr 6 health and technology and enterprise.

I really like your sportfolio ideas. It has inspired me to do more of the same. I gave you a plug on my page: www.facebook.com/primarype . Cheers.

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Marina Gijzen link
4/17/2013 11:58:42 am

The more we, the teachers, model listening to the students the more they will realize the importance of listening to each other. It is through listening that we learn.

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