Cooperative learning approach, as outlined by David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson. Unlike other cooperative learning strategies which tend to be periodic activities, "Learning Together and Alone" provides guidelines for the creation of a generalized cooperative classroom. Lecture A direct instructional method. The teacher talks with the purpose of transmitting information. Lectures may, but often don't, include visual aids or notes to accompany the talking. Left and Right Creativity (LARC) Use drawing to stimulate right brain, then harness to left brain to creatively solve problems. Less is More Letter Activities Activities designed to help young children make connections between the appearance of letters and their sounds. Usually includes a tactile or kinesthetic component (making a snake out of clay and forming it into the letter "S" for example). Letter and Sound Relationships Letter activities that concentrate on pairing letters and letter combinations that result in the same sound. Letter Games Letter activities to which an element of competition or fun has been added. Letter Writing A writing activity that encourages students to think about a specific audience. Letters From Last Year's Class At the end of the school year, have students write letters for your future students. These letters can include tips, activities to look forward to, or a description of some of the new concepts they can look forward to learning in the coming year. At the beginning of the next school year, put these letters on the desks of your new students. Leveled Books Sets of books of varying difficulty. Typically students will be matched with books in the set based on each student's ongoing assessments and previous achievements with other books that are "leveled." Library Assistant Acting as an assistant in the library not only provides students with an opportunity for Service Learning, but also teaches academic skills related to
Cooperative learning approach, as outlined by David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson. Unlike other cooperative learning strategies which tend to be periodic activities, "Learning Together and Alone" provides guidelines for the creation of a generalized cooperative classroom. Lecture A direct instructional method. The teacher talks with the purpose of transmitting information. Lectures may, but often don't, include visual aids or notes to accompany the talking. Left and Right Creativity (LARC) Use drawing to stimulate right brain, then harness to left brain to creatively solve problems. Less is More Letter Activities Activities designed to help young children make connections between the appearance of letters and their sounds. Usually includes a tactile or kinesthetic component (making a snake out of clay and forming it into the letter "S" for example). Letter and Sound Relationships Letter activities that concentrate on pairing letters and letter combinations that result in the same sound. Letter Games Letter activities to which an element of competition or fun has been added. Letter Writing A writing activity that encourages students to think about a specific audience. Letters From Last Year's Class At the end of the school year, have students write letters for your future students. These letters can include tips, activities to look forward to, or a description of some of the new concepts they can look forward to learning in the coming year. At the beginning of the next school year, put these letters on the desks of your new students. Leveled Books Sets of books of varying difficulty. Typically students will be matched with books in the set based on each student's ongoing assessments and previous achievements with other books that are "leveled." Library Assistant Acting as an assistant in the library not only provides students with an opportunity for Service Learning, but also teaches academic skills related to
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