Thursday, September 29, 2011

Notes for 09/29/2011

If you want to visit Scott's school...

scottje@ensworth.com


Teaching Students' Vocabulary
Building Background Knowledge by Robert Marzano
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Learning is
social process
active
collaboration
personal

On First Day
Involve Students Quickly
Identify the Value and Importance of the Subject
Set Expectations
Establish Rapport
Reveal Something About Yourself
Establish Your Own Credibility
Establish the Climate For the Class
Introduce the Subject Matter

Use Time Effectively. Everyday.
Use Old Maid (??)

Rise from our Chair, and run to the door.
Rise / Run

To do this, we need to set clear goals from the get-go.

http://keystoteachingsuccess.blogspot.com/

Post Zones on the Board

Have a real worksheet available if not working (alternative assignment)

Alternative Assignment on the Board

Algebra Facebook Page

Review The Lab Rules and PRACTICE talking at appropriate views