EXPERIENCES:
(Learning "velcro stories," positive learning experiences in or out of school.)
LESSONS:
STRATEGIES:
(Learning "velcro stories," positive learning experiences in or out of school.)
- Mr. Peyton - 5th grade, open/hands on. Valued me, saw the good.
- Brothers. One patient. Explained, took time. Sort of cared.
- Independence
- Mentors
- Being recognized and collaborating. Sharing. Actively participating.
- Active participant
- Persistence. Encouragement; Peers.
- Self-directed learning: woodworking, photography
- Twitter / Social Networking: helping someone / positive feedback.
- FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real
- College: participating in research.
- Responsibility.
- Life lessons
- Steve: Bob Gavin, Titanic, Jacobsens and Quickwater
LESSONS:
- Individual path
- Can be a group process
- Real-life / authentic responsibility / independent
- Synthesis - aha moment
- Relationships matter (+/-)
- Asynchronous opportunities
- Following interests
- Wonder / wander
- Positive
- Respect / appreciation matter
- Patience / caring / encouragement
- One size doesn't fit all
- Self-reflection is important / essential
- Disinterested interest
- Learning is constructed
STRATEGIES:
- PLN (support--build one)
- Work on relationships
- Model
- Follow interests
- Give a variety of opportunities
- Seek diversity
- Personality tests
- Focus on positive
- Give students voice
- Support risks and mistakes
- Support real-life experiences
- Drive your own learning
- Ask higher level Qs
- Be willing to accept feedback