What are some strategies that I could use to co-construct learning with children?
Lesson plans are a major part of any teacher's attempt to manage time and effectiveness. Each day should be very well organised into assorted lessons and objectives for students to get through. Constructing a well planned schedule and planning ahead is important for a teacher because it enables them to teach the children in a stable and effective environment without any disruptions. I think creating a structure that involves unit plans, yearly plans and daily plans that all work together will help reach the teaching goal needed for children to succeed.
Teaching children how to express and share meaning with others is also part of co-constructing. Co-constructing entails teamwork between teacher and student. It is a good source for teachers and students to work together to run the lesson in order to help them with questions and support them individually. Teaching them that by giving a little to others, we can get some of what we want as well encourages students to share and acknowledge ideas of others to take into account of their own learning. It builds lots of opportunities for children to develop the skills and confidence to become effective independent learners.
I would like to explore more on co-constructing effective learning with children to help my future studies. Is planning ahead all there is to co-constructing learning with children?
Interesting post Nhi, it was a good read.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 19 of the Techniques for Teaching Young Children text book you may find more information on co-constructing, to help with your future studies. My understanding of co-constructing puts more emphases on the learning process rather than the acquirement of facts. This doesn’t have to be solely done through planned experiences but can be shown through spontaneous activities and a bit of trial and error. You’ll sometimes find that the activities you think of on the spot provide you with more information than the ones you plan. Recording the children’s interactions with others adults and each other is essential when looking at a children’s learning, seeing what the children respond well to and noting down what has worked and what hasn’t.