Inquiry
Three loops, conflict and classroom dynamics.
In preparation for an activity on Thursday, please re-read the comments for Paul Grobstien's presentation of the "Three Loops of Understanding" and read "The Balanced Story Model" by Bharath Vallabha.
Creating self awareness in the classroom
Submitted by Syreeta Bennett on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 2:19pmI found that Allison's lesson was interesting. I'm not a biology person, so having a lesson that was grounded in my life experiences was a welcolmed change. Since I'm teaching kindergarten this year I will have to mofify the lesson. In the beginning of the year I will ask them to draw of picture of what they want to do in school. I will then ask them to draw a picture of what scares them about school. I then want them to draw of picture of what they want me to do in school. I will then ask them to share their pictures in a group and I will walk around discussing their pictures with the kids. Afterwards I will bring them to the floor and with volunteers, create a chart recording children ideas about their pictures. Finally, I will summarize the leasson and chart.
