Elementary Sub 2 Flashcards
what is blooms taxonomy and give an example
It is a level or category of knowledge
Example: reciting from a text
encourages higher-order thinking by building lower cognitive abilities
Thematic instruction
reflects a holistic belief that learning is best in the context of a coherent whole and connected to real life
Verticle alignment
what a student learns in 4th grade to move into 5th grade
Horizontal alignment
the process through which different sections of the same course are standardized such that one student learns in a section is similar
cognitive learning theory
individuals seek to establish and maintain equilibrium or balance to keep things the same
metacognition - how ones thought process influences learning
social learning theory
importance of observing, modelling, and imitating the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others
constructivism
the student constructs or builds his/her knowledge and understanding of the world
direct instruction
teacher-centered instruction, structured instruction using uniform lesson plans
indirect instruction
In student-centered instruction, students construct or transform the material into new or different meaningful responses
SWOT
strengths - weakness - opportunity - threats
represents gaps and what is needed to move forward in lessons or even a career of knowledge to be qualified for the job
informal assessment
performance and content-driven
criterion-reference = comparing the student to themselves - shows growth one has made
formal assessment
data-driven method of evaluating students
norm-referenced = comparing students to other students
example: ACT
formative assessment
Given during instruction - reduces learning gaps
summative assessment
given after a whole unit - think of a final or midterm
norm-referenced
comparing students to other students
example: ACT
