Creating My Significant Learning Environment
Creating a shift to a more holistic view of learning can bring about change in the learning environment by giving students a “big picture” of expectations and embarking them on a path that will get them to their destination. There are two fundamental ideas from A New Culture of Learning that I will bring into my learning environment: create learning that incorporates imagination and rules, and understanding that my role is to create context, not content. In my classes, I feel that this type of learning is already taken place, but can be taken to new heights. I’m fortunate enough to not teach a core subject so I’m not constrained to teaching to the test. I require imagination on most work. I will provide basic instructions, but leave much of the content details up to the student. Sometimes a few of them get it wrong, but for the most part, I’m pleasantly surprised by what I get back. Understand that my roles are to create a context, not the content. This is certainly a change for me, but one that I don’t think will take too long for me to adapt to. I find myself thinking much like my students in that I compare information from several sources and then make my own conclusions. Therefore, I expect that they will do the same – take the information I give them as context and create their own content. Challenges that I must address will be:
In pursuit of getting others on board with thinking more broadly or holistically I believe that by making learning personal to the individual learners, you broaden their thinking. Once they realize that content or context directly relates to or affects them, they have a whole new attitude toward the learning process. Also, incorporating their interests goes a long way to getting them on board with listening to what you must say and retaining the information for later use. I believe that my perspective in broad enough to become a foundational perspective that will influence my learning philosophy and my actions. I already feel as though I am transforming learning from its traditional roots in my classroom. Students have a lot of influence and input in the learning process which makes learning more engaging and fun. My learning philosophy is a lot like the ones discussed in the videos this week and I’m 100% for making a change for the better. Creating significant learning environments will support and enhance my innovation plan created in 5305. My plan was to incorporate Canvas which gives my students 24/7 access to learning materials. Changing my learning environment in a way that allows them to compare and discuss all content and contexts beyond the classroom walls and well beyond school hours will be beneficial for students and me. References C. (2015). Retrieved December 23, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xD_sLNGurA&%3Bfeature=youtu.be N. (2015). Retrieved December 23, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ-c7rz7eT4&%3Bfeature=youtu.be T. (2012). Retrieved December 23, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM80GXlyX0U&%3Bfeature=youtu.be
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Both Finks 3 Column Table and the UbD template are great design processes for teachers who do not have a curriculum plan. I, however, have a curriculum that is planned day to day that I must adhere to. If I taught a subject that would require me to sit down and plan, I would go with the UbD template because it essentially works backwards. You start with the "End Game", and figure out the plays you need to get there. Completely brilliant. You can also complete this task in a PLC and not be alone in the process, while adjusting individually to meet your class needs as your group discusses. This process, for me, will not help me in implementing my innovation plan. It was a great resource to take back and give to staff on my campus, but for me, not the most beneficial because, again, my curriculum is already mapped out day to day. ![]()
How will the Course Outcomes planning process and 3 Column table influence or impact your innovation plan? This table will allow me to align my material and create an outline where my students can see a general overview of the why, how, and evaluation. It will also allow me to see where I need to add in or take away things that will not align with incorporating Canvas into my classroom. If you click on the AVID picture, you will be able to see my BHAG and 3 Column Table.
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Erica RobersonEager learner who loves to challenge the minds of today's youth and figure out ways to keep them interested and engaged in the learning process. Archives
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