2012.02.11+Resources

How do we foster a student-centered classroom with mutual respect and passion for learning? - RESOURCES

 * 1) Links shared by #ElemChat organisers
 * 2) Links shared by #ElemChat participants
 * 3) Questions for directing discussion
 * 4) Other Links

Links shared by #ElemChat organisers

 * Organising your classroom by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/organizing.html
 * Classroom Pictures by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/classpictures.html
 * Constructivist Teaching by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/constructivist.html
 * Building Community by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/buildingcommunity.html
 * You Matter by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/youmatter.html
 * Cooperative Learning by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/cooperative.html
 * Student Centered Classrooms and Student-Led Conferences by @cybraryman1 http://cybraryman.com/studentcentered.html
 * Student-centred learning: What does it mean for students and lecturers? http://www.aishe.org/readings/2005-1/oneill-mcmahon-Tues_19th_Oct_SCL.html
 * Scholastic Teaching Resources SC-526712 The Mindup Curriculum Gr Pk-2 http://www.amazon.ca/Scholastic-Teaching-Resources-SC-526712-Curriculum/dp/B005HKUVJS
 * Tech Tools for Teaching Reading http://magellantech4u.wikispaces.com/Tech+Tools+for+Teaching+Reading
 * Everyday Math Centers http://vimeo.com/36114180
 * A Taxonomy of Reflection: Critical Thinking For Students, Teachers, and Principals http://www.peterpappas.com/2010/01/taxonomy-reflection-critical-thinking-students-teachers-principals.html
 * My students run my class http://www.finedchat.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-students-run-my-class.html
 * Twitter with ClassDojo to Engage Students Outside the Classroom http://blog.classdojo.com/index.php/guest-post-using-twitter-with-classdojo/
 * Student Learning Communities http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/blog/student-learning-communities/
 * What's Your Mindset? http://themindsofbreott.blogspot.com/2011/12/whats-your-mindset.html?m=1
 * 26 Keys to Student Engagement @AngelaMaiers http://www.angelamaiers.com/2008/04/engagement-alph.html
 * How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-student-participation-tips



Links shared by #ElemChat participants

 * How Classroom Environment Can Ignite Learning and Cultivate Caring http://www.edutopia.org/blog/classroom-environment-demonstrates-caring-learning-elena-aguilar
 * 10 Easy Things You Can Change in Your Classroom Today http://www.mrspripp.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-easy-things-you-can-change-in-your.html
 * Put your name on the board - a tale of why I gave up classroom punishment http://www.mrspripp.blogspot.com/2011/01/put-your-name-on-board-tale-of-why-i.html
 * A student-led conference http://mrspripp.blogspot.com/2011/11/student-led-conference.html
 * Maximizing Learning and Engagement through Positive Climate: Reform Symposium Jan. 2011 http://www.slideshare.net/educator_with_a_heart/positive-climatereformsympjan8
 * The Role of Emotion in Learning http://spinner.cofc.edu/~cetl/Essays/EMOTIONINTHECLASSROOM.html?referrer=webcluster&
 * The Benefits of Incorporating Music in the Classroom http://audreymerrell.net/INTASC/INTASC6/the%20benefits%20of%20incorporating%20music.pdf
 * Environment as the Third Teacher http://www.thethirdteacher.com/imagine/
 * http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/10-ways-to-encourage-students-to-take-responsibility-for-their-own-learning/
 * http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/10-ways-to-create-a-culture-of-thinking/
 * http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/10-ways-to-encourage-student-reflection-2/
 * http://whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/10-ways-to-give-students-control/
 * http://gret.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/co11recordingslidesandlinks/
 * 26 Keys to Student Engagement by @angelamaiers http://www.angelamaiers.com/2008/04/engagement-alph.html
 * Ten Steps to Better Student Engagement - @Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-teaching-strategies
 * Framework for Student Engagement http://www.vcu.edu/cte/resources/tlc/tlc_images/QEP_chart.gif
 * How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class - @Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-student-participation-tips
 * Increase Student Engagement by Getting Rid of Textbooks - @Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/student-engagement-shelly-blake-plock-teachpaperless-edchat
 * Passion Driven Education: One School’s Journey by @angelamaiers http://www.angelamaiers.com/2011/02/passion-driven-education-one-schools-journey.html
 * The Path towards a Passion Driven Classroom by @angelamaiers http://www.angelamaiers.com/2010/01/the-path-towards-a-passion-driven-classroom.html
 * Passion Driven Teaching and Learning: Presentation & Resources by @angelamaiers http://www.angelamaiers.com/2011/07/passion-driven-teaching-and-learning-presentation-and-resources.html



Questions for directing discussion

 * How would you define a student-centered learning environment? What does it look like?
 * How do you build common agreements about what your class learning community will look like?
 * How does your classroom physical set-up support your agreements? ( or support your goal to be more student focused?)
 * How do social and peer issues from recess impact the classroom environment?
 * How do you empower students to begin to take charge of their own learning?
 * How do you encourage students to reflect on their learning? ( and share those reflections)
 * How do you encourage(and facilitate) meaningful collaboration between students?
 * How do you promote a problem-solving approach both in terms of students working together (what to do if we are having trouble agreeing) and independently (what to do if I’m stuck)?
 * What opportunities do you provide for students to express their learning in different ways?
 * How do you encourage students to step out of their comfort zone?
 * How do you celebrate mistakes that lead to true learning?
 * How do we promote flexibility - both academically and personally?
 * How do you ensure that all students feel secure and see mistakes as opportunities for learning?
 * How does passion relate to a student’s expression of strengths? How can we ignite it through providing opportunities for student expression of those strengths?
 * Do you have an example of how you have brought passion into your classroom?
 * How do classroom jobs promote students owning the classroom? Do all have a weekly job?



Other Links

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