Appreciating Age Differences Encouraging collaboration and learning in
Appreciating Age Differences Encouraging collaboration and learning in a multi-generational classroom
Focus STAR How can the classroom environment reflect the needs of a variety of age levels, while including the value of experiences and knowledge each student provides? Does a classroom which engages all learners through collaboration and relevant teaching encourage non traditional student achievement?
Multi-Generational Classrooms Understand the students we teach • Traditional Student • Non-traditional Student • Dual Enrolled Student Changing faces of the college classroom Article: Success for Adult Students Article: Research on Adult Learners
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Classroom Climate Teaching Techniques that Motivate Adult Learners by Tami Strang Knowledge and Experience Relevant to Students Attain Goals Motivate Be Respectful (Strang, 2014)
Flipping the Classroom What is it? The Flipped Classroom Model: A Full Picture What does it look like? Click here to view video How do I use it? Edutopia- 5 Best Practices for the Flipped Classroom
Cooperative Learning What is Cooperative Learning? § Article: Group Work: Using Cooperative Learning Groups Effectively Why does Cooperative Learning Work? § Allows students to share knowledge and experiences § Provides time for both reflection and teaching § Engages students as leaders
The Voice of Change Value Create • Classroom Climate Understand • Work • Family • School • Experience • Differences
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