Tonight we discussed making connections between learning, planning and teaching. I was absolutely amazed watching Dr. Smirnova's Power Point Presentation. It contained so much information but it gave me the Aha moment. It showed how every triangle of knowledge, objectives and models builds up to and overlap different levels. I realized that each layer of the triangle teaches information based on different approaches, and they are all related. I think I will always remember the quote Dr. S said tonight about methods of teaching and how it is the most sophisticated way of touching a child's soul. I know I will use that again.
Up until now, our triangles have been building up in height, but when looking at the Unit Plan design, it makes sense for it to have the funneling effect to the right. In the beginning of the UP, it is overwhelming because you have so much information and you are trying to sort through it. It is a collection process where you do a great deal of research to come up with a project that the student can show they have learned and accomplished the objectives. We are half way through and I can't wait to have a complete Unit. What an accomplishment for me!
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