Mike’s Blog
Strategies, Ideas and Insights for Teachers and Leaders
Tag: independent learning
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Leverage the knowledge and skills of your learners so they can start differentiating for each other, while you stand back and observe
General Introduction This blog is part of my Differentiation and Adaptive Teaching Knowledge Base. I use the terms differentiation and adaptive teaching synonymously. To me, they are the same, as…
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Put your learners on the front foot by teaching them how to solve problems on their own, before they come to you for help
General Introduction This blog is part of my Differentiation and Adaptive Teaching Knowledge Base. I use the terms differentiation and adaptive teaching synonymously. To me, they are the same, as…
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Fast, easy ways you can switch roles in the classroom and get learners to take over the teaching
General Introduction This blog is part of my Differentiation and Adaptive Teaching Knowledge Base. I use the terms differentiation and adaptive teaching synonymously. To me, they are the same, as…
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Save time, increase learner independence, and speed up progress with this simple technique that puts mistakes front and centre
Mistakes are a key part of learning. They give access to information we can use to change future efforts. Trial and error is built on the premise that we learn…
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If you don’t think you can do it, you’ll probably find you’re right. Why learner independence matters for feedback implementation.
Learner agency has a key role to play when it comes to ensuring feedback is effective. Promoting learner agency means promoting a sense that learners are in control of their…
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Channel Mel Gibson in Braveheart and give your learners the freedom they desire during your next classroom discussion
Free Discussion Discussion Strategy: Explanation Many discussion activities are heavily structured. This is to ensure learners get the most out of discussion, stay on task, and are challenged in a…