INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY DIGITAL PROJECT SUMMARY

My instructional strategy project will be on Direct Instruction.  I did a lot of research and found many interesting articles and videos on this topic.  Slavin and Madeline Hunter's models really stood out to me.  Each step of their model explained how to be effective using direct instruction in the classroom.  I now feel more confident about teaching my students in the classroom because I will have these steps to reference back to.

Adult Learning Techniques - Part 1

LINKS TO MY CLASSMATES BLOGS

http://tanya-teaching-learning-sharing.blogspot.com/

http://mainstreampermaculture.com/

LINKS FOR PIDP 3250

: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/didnt-teach-learn/?ET=facultyfocus:e110:180737a:&st=email

www.selfdirectedlearning.org

psychologicalscience.org

PIDP 3250 Using Self Directed Learning

Self Directed Learning

What is a self directed learner?

Reading through the discussion forum a question was posed "are adults naturally self-directed learners?"

Self-directed learning is "a process in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes" (Knowles, 1975).

Reading the forum and articles about self directed learning I have come to see that being a good learner involes a whole range of skills and abilities.  The learner takes the initiative to pursue the learning experience and to complete the course.  Self directed learning comes with a lot of self planning, motivation, developing a plan that will work for the individual.  Reading many articles I have come to see that self directed learning is very effective because it makes students more willing and motivated to work.

: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/didnt-teach-learn/?ET=facultyfocus:e110:180737a:&st=email

"She didn't teach we had to learn it ourselves"

I found this article posted by Doug Mauger very interesting.  I am a big believer of the flipped classroom and I am a student that benefits greatly from this type of learning.  That being said I do realize some students will struggle with this type of learning.  I believe it is good for students to go out of their comfort zone and try to come up with examples and ideas on their own.  A teacher reading from her list of ideas doesn't challenge the student to think on their own.  As long as the teacher is present and active in the classroom to help anyone that is struggling I believe this is a great way to teach.