Pedagogy

 [|Definition of Pedagogy] – According to Dictionary.com (because I really don’t know the technical definition)
 * Pedagogy is the art or science of teaching; instructional methods

=My Top 10 Teaching Strategies:= >>> >> >> >>>> >> >> >> >> >>
 * 1) Math Literacy
 * Think-Pair-Share
 * Mathematical Stories
 * Sir Circumference Series
 * Pythagoras Series
 * 1) Integration of Subjects
 * Drama can be used to integrate mathematics
 * Here is a guide [[file:Drama and Math.pdf]]
 * 1) Using Manipulatives
 * There are many different manipulatives that can be used to enhance the learning in your math classroom
 * Paper Folding
 * Linking Cubes
 * Geoboards
 * Pattern Blocks
 * Algebra Tiles
 * Manipulatives are great for students to visually understand the mathematical concepts they are learning
 * 1) Teaching with Technology
 * There is so much technology that can be incorporated into a math lesson or any other lesson as well
 * Below is a list of a few technologies that were discussed, for more information click here
 * Clickers
 * Tinker Plots
 * Geometry Sketchpad
 * There are many different tools
 * Information Tools
 * Educational Miniclips (Ex. Khan Academy)
 * Interactive Tools
 * Gizmo Software
 * Here is an example [[file:Gizmo Worksheet.docx]]
 * Collaboration Tools
 * Wikis
 * Blogs
 * Production Tools
 * Prezi
 * YouTube
 * 1) Frayer Model, Visual/Graphic Organizers
 * These strategies help the visual and kinesthetic learners in your class. The Frayer model and the visual/graphic organizers help students to organize their thoughts into different categories and draw some pictures
 * Here is an example of a visual organizer [[file:VisualOrganizer - Girthiga and Chris.doc]]
 * 1) Debates/Discussions
 * Students love to talk, so why don't we give them something to talk about. Debates and discussions are the best way to get students interacting and talking about a topic they may feel passionately about.
 * 1) Inquiry Based
 * Applying real world applications to student learning is key to growth. Students
 * 1) Problem based Learning
 * Students learn to solve problems on their own using problem based learning.
 * 1) Mind maps/Word wall
 * Mind maps and word walls are great at the beginning of the unit. Students can write down what they believe the words means at the beginning and continuously add to it through the unit.
 * 1) Collaborative (Group) Work
 * Students are able to interact with one another without being judged
 * Teacher can walk around the room and observe the different concepts being discussed and join in when necessary
 * Teachers will be able to see which students are grasping the material and which aren’t
 * Simple thumbs up/thumbs down technique

=My Top 5 Transition Techniques=
 * 5-4-3-2-1
 * I find this technique very helpful. Students have the time to finish up their last thoughts but also know that they only have the five seconds left.


 * Clap once if you hear me...
 * This technique allows the students to be involved in the transition process. And most times when they are clapping their mouths are shut.


 * Noisemaker (ex. rainstick)
 * Using a rainstick is a nice way of getting the students attention. It is a different sound then what the students are used to, so they will be intrigued.


 * Pause and Wait
 * This technique may be stressful to the teacher, because a simple pause may seem like a lifetime. But it is an effective technique is some circumstances.

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 * Raise your hand
 * This is similar to the pause and wait, but you give the students a visual cue that informs them that you are waiting for their attention.

=My Top 2 Consolidation Techniques=
 * Ticket out the door
 * I love this technique. Its quick, its easy, and the teacher can really tell where the students are after the lesson.


 * Clicker questions
 * This is another amazing consolidation technique. Students can answer a variety of multiple choice questions and interact by seeing the answers their classmates have chosen.