MOD 11

Module 11 PowerPoint Assignment:

Problem-Based Lessons

Part One: Pedagogy

1) Introduction to Teaching through Problem Solving – 15 minutes

2) Introduction to Problem Based Lessons – 10 minutes

3) Example of a Problem-based Lesson – 15 minutes

4) Good Problems – 10 minutes

1. Introduction to Teaching Through Problem-Solving

We are going to begin our work on Course Objective 4: I can plan, implement, and reflect on a lesson that promotes reasoning and problem-solving.

1. Read an excerpt from Van de Walle, Ch. 3 on teaching through problem-solving.

2. Then, answer the questions to the right.

Explain teaching through problem-solving in your own words. How does teaching through problem-solving compare to traditional math instruction?

Type your response here.

Three phase lesson format Lesson Phase Actions

Launch ● Present the problem. ● Ensure the problem is understood. ● Establish clear expectations.

Explore ● Have students work individually for a short time. ● Move students into small groups. ● Step back and let the students do the mathematical work. ● Monitor student work and identify students who could present to the class. ● Provide appropriate scaffolds and extensions.

Summarize ● Select and sequence. ○ Choose 2-4 students present their strategies. ○ Order the student presentations intentionally. ○ Pose open-ended questions to the class.

● Compare and contrast. ○ Ask students to identify similarities and differences among strategies. ○ Analyze the strategies (which are valid, which are efficient, etc.)

● Filter and focus. ○ Pose questions to center the discussion on the learning target for the lesson.

3. Example of a Problem-based Lesson

The video to the right shows a first-grade teacher implementing a problem-based lesson.

1. Watch the video. 2. Look back at the three steps for teaching a

problem-based lesson on the previous slide. Use this information as you answer the questions below on the next slide. 1. What stood out to you about the way

the teacher launched the problem? 2. What was the teacher doing during

the explore stage? What were her main objectives during this time?

3. What was the teacher’s role during the summarize part of the lesson? What was missing from this stage of the lesson?

Answer the questions from the previous slide.

What stood out to you about the way the teacher launched the problem?

Type your response here.

What was the teacher doing during the explore stage?

Type your response here.

What was the teacher’s role during the summary part of the lesson? What was missing from this stage of the lesson?

Type your response here.

4. Good Problems

An important part of problem-based learning is selecting the right problems. As you saw with the last example, the problem doesn’t have to include a big show and dance, it just needs to be at a level that allows students access into the problem and something that they don’t immediately know how to solve (there must be something for they to grapple with, to figure out).

Here are some examples of possible problem-based lesson ideas by grade level.

1. Go to the website. 2. Selected a grade level that you are interested in teaching. 3. Find a problem you find interesting. 4. Click on the green button that says, “Download Lesson PDF”. Read through the lesson. 5. Answer the question on the next slide.

Answer the questions below based on the information in the previous slide.

What grade-level and problem did you investigate? Briefly explain the problem. Do you think this would be a good problem to use in a math class? Why or why not?

Type your response here.

Part Two: Equity and Inclusion

1) Teaching about Privilege and Power – 25 minutes

Total predicted time to complete Part One of the assignment 25 minutes

1. Teaching 6-Year-Olds about Privilege and Power

Teaching 6-Year-Olds about Privilege and Power

Click the Link: Teaching about Privilege

Either listen to the podcast by clicking on the listen button at the top left of the page or read the article. The two cover the same information.

After reading the article or listening to the podcast, share your thoughts on the next slide.

Answer the questions about the article/podcast on the previous slide.

What feelings/emotions did you have while reading the article or listening to the podcast?

Type your response here.

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