The strategies that we discussed in class would all be effective to use in the classroom. The two that I liked the most was the compare and contrast model and the anticipation guides. I think the compare and contrast model is a great way to have the students think of the similarities and differences between two items or concepts. This model will also help the students attain a better understanding on the differences and similarities, too. These models can be used to compare an older concept to a newer concept, too. The compare and contrast model can be used for any subject, such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
I found the anticipation guides to be interesting because it was a new concept to me. I have done many compare and contrast models during my childhood educational experiences, but I don't remember completing an anticipation guide. One of the main benefits for using anticipation guides is that it can be used as a way to assess the students' previous knowledge and level of understanding. It can also be used as a hook for the lesson plan since it gives the students a preview of the lesson beforehand. After the lesson, I would have the students fill out the second part of the anticipation guide. Then we would either discuss our answers as a class or in groups of 2 to 3. Another positive thing about this strategy is that it can be used in any subject as well. Here is an example of an anticipation guide for math.
Again, I think each strategy that we discussed in class would be effective in the classroom for all subjects. These two strategies stood out to me the most. The compare and contrast strategy is an older strategy, but still beneficial for the teacher and students. The anticipation guide is also beneficial for both the teacher and students. This was the first time that I heard of the anticipation guide, but I see the benefits of it. I would like to incorporate these two strategies, along with the others, in my future lesson plans.
I agree with you. All the strategies that we learned about would work really well with many grade levels and different subjects. I like the examples that you put up. I enjoyed the anticipation guide because that is something I had not seen ever. I don't think I every did one in my school days. I think it is a great way to assess prior knowledge and a way to get the students interested in what they will be learning. I really liked the compare and contrast idea you mentioned of comparing a new concept to and old concept.
ReplyDeleteUsing the Venn Diagrams to compare and contrast is a great tool. We use this alot in my computer lab during our research lessons. I think the kids getting to share what they learned, as well as learn about what other people learned is a great way to utilize the Venn diagram.
ReplyDeleteGreat post filled with examples that will help anyone who reads your work!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Both of these strategies are wonderful tools in the classroom! Like what you said, you can use them in any subject! I also really like the fact that when you use the anticipatory sheet that you also talk about the answers and what they can mean to the students later on in the lesson!
ReplyDeleteAshley, I love your examples. This is a great post. Examples are the best way for me to really understand how to implement any of these tools. I love the before and after chart. It seems like such a clean and easy way for students to compare their knowledge and see what misconceptions they have.
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