oct+8+liz

1. No face to face? what did we think

Alicia-really enjoyed reading various blogs. enjoyable to read those blogs of those that were not teachers; gave a fresh perspective. "Brings me to a different level to understand different viewpoints." Missed the face to face and swapping of theories. This would be a good format bimonthly. It was hard to bring up a disagreement because it might be taken wrong or feel like an attack.

Pat- nice getting outside the group but class helps me remember and review what I read. Missed the back and forth of responses. the blogs only offered a one way dialogue.

Liz- enjoyed reading various blogs missed the community atmosphere in the classroom. agree with the comments above

2. Learning theory does not equal teaching theory How you teach is not necessarily related to how you view learning? (what do you think?)


 * not sure what a teaching theory is? yes, there are strategies and methodologies but not necessary one particular theory.
 * class atmosphere change every year. how do we change our teaching theory to cater to different classes.
 * new theories are generally trying to solve things from old theories.
 * phenomenon doesn't change, only the explanation of it does.

3. code words

cognitive v. situated (what types of words are used, how knowledge is viewed). use past readings..... NOT just buzz words but more general words. Cognitive: concept, connection, assimilation, accommodation, fact, knowledge, learning, transfer, prior knowledge, beliefs, reorganization, bestowed, misconception,

abstract but can clearly define learning

Situative: apprenticeship, enculturation, knowledge, internalization, learning, metacognition, distributive expertise, community, social norm, culture, tools, community as a practice, scaffolding, ZPD, authentic activity, jigsaw, reciprocal teaching, LPP, transfer, prior knowledge, motivation, centripetal participation, society, experience, interaction, artifact, historical, culture, transparency, shared,

more observable but harder to define learning.

4. learning community with participants in a common culture with common language that are trying to figure something out/learn something new. Use each other as a resource. use real world information to do so.

Perp. those involved in the type of work you are involved in are in. everyone getting the chance to participate in.

What is a community of learners? you can be involved in more than one community. your involvement in one community will affect your involvement in another community.

this type of reading can be put into application.