Many teachers discuss the fact that they teach and teach, but students don't retain the information being taught. Just because we teach, it doesn't mean that students are learning. In my humble opinion, I feel that students learn through appropriate assessments with feedback, being allowed to struggle with problems, and through lesson closure that causes them to reflect on concepts taught. Below is an attachment to ideas for lesson closure. Let me know if it is helpful.
40 Ways to Close a Lesson
I like this resource, I printed out the quick guide so I can use a variety of them. This will definitely help add some new ideas to closing and you are right, I do believe more is retained with a good closure.
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S.Edwards
S. Edwards,
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuously using this blog as a resource. Your constant efforts to grow professionally will pay off in student achievement. Stay positive and focused.
I just saw this... so ehhh... you got anything on rigorous cooperative group work/activities? I could use an extra set of eyes on looking out for that. So we could work on the mastering the first 15 minutes of the lesson, closure and also as important rigorous station work or types of activities.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Cushmeer,
ReplyDeleteI will definitely help you find some rigorous cooperative group activities. We will make mastering the first 15 minutes the priority. Great activities can be stressful if you don't have a good starting routine. I will be posting some tips and strategies for forming routines for students who aren't studious.