Debra Crouch

Educator, consultant, reader, writer. Supporting teachers to support kids.

[Debra Crouch @DebraCrouch10]

Brian Cambourne and I recently recorded a podcast for PEBC with the brilliant Michelle Morris Jones

https://t.co/k1D1rN7xkM

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Thank you for inviting us! We are so excited to hear from readers of our book.
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A8 Finding and sharing stories of how well-known people made learning “their own”. Show examples of and explain thinking behind their transformations. Ex: King’s civil disobedience, Fauci’s medical leadership, Biles’ gymnastic moves, Beyonce’s everything! #G2Great

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A7 The second statement reinforces the notion that “teaching is a response to learning” rather than vice-versa. Historically, we are “prisoners” of a view that positions learning as a result of a teacher giving “stuff” to students. Our language reinforces this viewpoint. #G2Great

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Funny how when we begin educating adults, all we know about learning goes out the window sometimes!
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A6 Make explicit your expectations for student preferences in responding and applying what was demonstrated. Offer and model a range of response possibilities (ex: written, crafted, oral, musical or other artistic media). Always give students choice in how they respond. #G2Great

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A6 Teach with a sense of awe. Be passionate about your content. Convince them that learning is exciting, interesting, and will enable them to attain what they value in life (ex: going to college, playing a sport, doing science experiments, being an artist/activist). #G2Great.

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@JohnstonzPeter

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Peter Johnston is my hero (along with Brian) with his "notice and name" idea
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A5 Encourage students to avoid using words like “mistakes” and “error” and replace them with “approximation” or “attempts.” The words “mistake” and “error” frame thinking and learning as right or wrong. Much historical baggage and judgment is associated with the words. #G2Great

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So on topic, Kitty! Warms my heart too
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[Kitty Donohoe @donohoe_kitty]

Not exactly on topic- but this is so adorable I have to share! While doing a running record with a child on Zoom this week, I told the little fellow that he did a great job and he said, “That warms my heart to hear that!” You can’t make this stuff up! 🤣 #G2Great

[Debra Crouch @DebraCrouch10]

Peter Johnston is my hero (along with Brian) with his "notice and name" idea
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[Valinda Kimmel, M. Ed. @vrkimmel]

A5 This is where feedback is key. "I saw that you did ____(attention on process). "What are thinking is important for including for next time?"

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[Debra Crouch @DebraCrouch10]

Aren't children so fabulous! I miss them so much right now!
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A4 Encourage students to share their approximations with the whole class and discuss the process they used to make it (this supports student engagement). During lessons, say: “Let’s pause for a moment. Can you share your thinking and how you came up with that idea?” #G2Great

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New visual of Cambourne's Model of Learning
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A4 Convince learners that “approximations” are valued & necessary aspects of the learning process. Ask Qs like: “Will you share your approximations with us? What did you try that didn’t work out? Why do you think it didn’t work?” #G2Great

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A3 Use classroom language to continually reinforce the idea that learning is meaning-making and encourage students to use the same language. Ask “What meanings did you make? How does your idea fit with others’ meanings?” #G2Great

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A2 The Condition of Engagement requires learners see themselves as “doers” or “owners” of what is being learned. Teacher’s role is to design effective learning settings which promote deep engagement, not compliance/regurgitation. #G2Great

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A2 We have to have cognition in order to have metacognition.

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Oops--Twitter newbie!!
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Hi, Jim!
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