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Marvin and Raul pairwork

Posted by Sonja Franeta on November 12, 2009 in Basic Skills in Context, Career Technical Education, Integrative Learning, Learning Communities, Learning to Learn, Literacy, Performance Assessment, Student Teams, Student Voice, Think Alouds, Video Evidence with No Comments

An example of contextualized learning, using the think aloud method–student takes time to produce the words he is looking to express. Teacher coaches and other student helps. The student then uses motions in the repetition of recalled expression.
Marvin and Raul pairwork

Pre-Algebra Think Alouds

Posted by Jan Connal on July 6, 2009 in Making Visible, Math, Metacognition, Student Voice, Think Alouds, Video Evidence with 1 Comment

This video shows several students solving the same pre-algebra think aloud. The Cerritos College FIN Team is looking for statements revealing student metacognitive self-regulation (see elements and example statements below).

Metacognitive Self-Regulation Elements

Problem Analysis (“This problem is asking ….”)

Strategy selection based on problem requirements (“I need to make a table.”)

Intentional use of strategy (“I’m going to avoid careless mistakes.”)

Self-evaluation (“How does my equation relate to the information given?”)

Strategic adjustments given perceived progress (“Let’s step back and take a break to rethink our approach, given data provided.”)

Cerritos College Academic Habits of Mind Survey

Posted by Jan Connal on June 29, 2009 in Identity, Learning to Learn, Metacognition, Surveys with 1 Comment

Cerritos College Habits of Mind Survey

Cerritos College FIN Progress Report, Summer 2009

Posted by Jan Connal on June 25, 2009 in Identity, Math, Metacognition, Student Interviews, Video Evidence with No Comments

Cerritos College FIN Progress Report, Summer 2009

LPC Lesson Study and Katie Hern’s Visit

Posted by Katie on May 14, 2009 in Basic Skills in Context, Developing Questions, Literacy, Making Visible, Metacognition, Video Evidence, Writing with No Comments

I posted before about how valuable Coach Katie’s visit to LPC was . . . I have now posted the lesson study questions that informed our discussion of the lesson, which we watched footage of during our meeting. It was very interesting to consider the value and utility of the grammar lesson from the student’s perspective. I think we all agreed that it’s hard for students to see the grammar in context when it is taught in the lab. The best thing the assistants do is have students write their own sentences, as opposed to just checking over workbook sentences. So, check out the media library for the lesson study questions. More on our answers to the questions at the FIN retreat!

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The Faculty Inquiry Network’s (FIN) purpose is to support professional development which includes: conducting faculty inquiry; revisiting basic skills assumptions; interpreting and integrating data; accessing student voices; developing students as co-inquirers; making visible; using technology for teaching and learning; creating and supporting new initiatives, curriculum and program development; constructing educational tools using digital media; and hosting dialogue around student and faculty learning.

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Marvin and Raul pairwork

Pre-Algebra Think Alouds

Cerritos College Academic Habits of Mind Survey

Cerritos College FIN Progress Report, Summer 2009

LPC Lesson Study and Katie Hern’s Visit

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