Increasing Student Centeredness for Reptile Roundup Reptile Roundup

Increasing Student. Centeredness for Reptile Round-up

Reptile Roundup Reptiles in general and on Bald Head Island Program designed for families to learn about… Why they are important How to protect them!

Lecture-styled vs. activity centered Increasing engagement opportunities Helps with learning, developing interest, and drawing conclusions Teacher. Centered Student. Centered

Methods Observe each intern present with original protocol Create activities and other opportunities for students to engage Develop means for student reflection Train education interns Interview interns Write new protocol for future use!

Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol Standardized, quantitative measure of student-centeredness Provides basis for modifying program Focused on lesson plan, student activity, and interaction

Reptile Roundup Pre-Changes Generally very lecture-based Not flexible with changing audience Focus on “fun facts” Opportunities for shout-out responses Able to see pictures, videos, and live animals No student talk or problemsolving

Modifications Focus program on one overall theme: adaptations Using games! Asking open-ended and leading questions throughout

• Postcard format for kids to write and draw • Responses: fun facts, general statements, interest Student Reflection • Varying ability due to age • More data from pre-changes than post • Hard to understand if significant difference with changes • Could be helpful to implement for other programs!

Intern Interviews Gauge opinion on changes and their effectiveness Have issues voiced and ask for suggestions

• Student reflections – could be helpful in future research! • More students involved through • Solving problems Conclusions • Working with each other • Drawing conclusions • Fellow education interns enjoyed and confirmed improvement • Process can be used for improving other programs!

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