Week 5 Discussion

Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources

  Applying Behavioral, Cognitive, Constructivist Approaches in Instruction & Grouping Practices

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. Students should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in their academic work.)

Read

· Durwin, C. C., & Reese-Weber, M. J. (2020).

· Chapter 18: Instruction: Applying Behavioral, Cognitive, and Constructivist Approaches

· Chapter 19: Grouping Practices

· Agarwal, P. K., & Roediger, H. L. (2018). Lessons for learning: How cognitive psychology informs classroom practice.  Phi Delta Kappan,  100(4), 8-12.

· Lessons for learning How cognitive psychology.pdf Download Lessons for learning How cognitive psychology.pdf

 

Watch

· Inquiry based learning: from teacher-guided to student-driven (5:25) Edutopia. (2015, December 16).  Inquiry based learning: from teacher-guided to student-driven [Video]. YouTube. Inquiry-Based Learning: From Teacher-Guided to Student-DrivenLinks to an external site.

· Cooperative learning demo (4:50) FishbowlVideoProd. (2011, July 26).  Cooperative learning demo [Video]. YouTube. Cooperative Learning DemoLinks to an external site.

Module 5 Discussion

 

  Learning Myths & Teaching Strategies

After reading  Lessons for learning: How cognitive psychology informs classroom practice in  Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources , please respond and discuss the following.

1. Describe one of the myths about learning discussed by the authors that has shown to be false by research and how you either teach in a contrary manner or plan to in your teaching.

2. Pick one of the four outstanding teaching strategies given in this article and indicate how you will use it to enhance your teaching efficacy.

3. Describe an excuse that educators may use to avoid teaching based on research findings and provide a strong counter argument that none of your classmates have used.

 

Submission Instructions:

· Your initial post should be at least 200 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.