Engaging Boys: Collaborative Structures: Activating Prior Knowledge

Synopsis:
Students participate in a four corners2task and a concept attainment task3to develop their understanding of the importance of considering alter-native perspectives. All students are actively engaged in their learning.
To deepen understanding:
Consider the collaborative learning structures demonstrated in this segment. How do they support differentiated instruction and the notion of challenging students with authentic, rich tasks?
How might you apply these strategies to your practice?
Students are involved throughout the teaching-learning process. They are aware of what they are learning and why. This awareness allows students to take ownership for their learning, build metacognitive awareness and improve their achievement.

Why do you think the boys in this group are so motivated to participate?

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Education

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• educational
• professional learning
• teacher
• student
• lesson