The essential question this week was complicated...but in a thought-provoking "good" way. When I read the chapters in A New Culture of Learning, I had to have some time to think about the ideas the authors wrote about; I needed time for them to percolate. I believe that the kinds of questions we set out for students is the key to shifting from the knowledge base to the "where" and "how" of learning. My post was reflective of that and the video and resources I chose were used in support. The challenge, however, is not just in using questioning, but in our current educational climate with the pressures from high-stakes testing and district-mandated programs. Don't get me wrong-- it can be done even in this political atmosphere-- it's just hard.
Reading everyone's posts was interesting. Most mentioned questioning in the classroom, but everyone had their own challenges and the resources and links were helpful. I bookmarked a few to come back to later. Such great information and ideas! Reflecting on how effective my post was on others' learning, Margo commented on the video and how it makes her think about how to bring some of these ideas into her direct instruction with small groups. She has a great point because that is a challenge. What would I do differently next week? I don't think I would do anything differently; I read the readings, think about the ideas and my questions, research and read some more, think of how it applies to my teaching and classroom, and then post and hope that it connects to someone else.
Reading everyone's posts was interesting. Most mentioned questioning in the classroom, but everyone had their own challenges and the resources and links were helpful. I bookmarked a few to come back to later. Such great information and ideas! Reflecting on how effective my post was on others' learning, Margo commented on the video and how it makes her think about how to bring some of these ideas into her direct instruction with small groups. She has a great point because that is a challenge. What would I do differently next week? I don't think I would do anything differently; I read the readings, think about the ideas and my questions, research and read some more, think of how it applies to my teaching and classroom, and then post and hope that it connects to someone else.