Revitalized Unit Reflection

During the process of this revitalized unit I found that it was easy to integrate different models into my lesson plans. Each model brings a different way of thinking and incorporates a variety of learning styles. I feel that these models not only encourage students to think and learn in different ways, but helps teachers to think differently also. I loved that we were all able to learn about different strategies by reading and watching/participating in everyone’s demonstration. We were able to see the facilitators’ point of view, as well as, what it would be like to be a student in each situation.

The use of the Socratic Method encourages students to collaborate with others and look at things in various ways. Students are able to voice their opinions and thought pertaining to the topic without judgement. This strategy will help encourage students to talk and share and learn more from the material than just basic facts.

The cause and effect model helps students to go beyond basic cause and effect by pushing one step farther. Prior causes and subsequent effects make students think about why they were able to come up with cause and effects and what happens before and after each one. Each one also leads to a discussion and encourages students to reflect upon their learning and thoughts.

Using the Synetics model helps students think creatively and makes call more fun. They are able to think of analogies and metaphors that will help them remember parts of the story. Students will be able to make connects and elaborate on their thoughts during this process. This is a great motivator for students who are unsure about participating because this can be silly and fun.

The simulation allows students to use technology in the unit. They will actually be able to be a detective in the game and gets them thinking about what the detective in the story will have to do to solve the crime. They will be able to compare and contrast the similarities and differences as well. Although this is a game it encourages collaboration and will develop the tone for the project, encouraging students to participate in various ways.

This unit was a lot of fun to recreate and it was not a cumbersome and I thought. Just make a few small changes can make the unit different. I learned a lot of new strategies and how to continue to learn more in the future to help continuing my learning and encouraging students to learn using many different models.

I do feel I was able to follow the guidelines when completing this project and clearly reviewed my unit in the video.