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Based on Blog posting by Rebecca Amber 5/24/11
I thought this write up was a good reminder of how a teacher can help their student learn easier. One point presented was to remind us that we learn better by seeing rather than hearing, which can be done with the use of visual aids or having your students watch other students. Another reminder was for a teacher to pause to allow your students to process the information and this will also give students an opportunity to ask questions if needed. The six main points covered were all good teaching techniques, but were applied in the context of scaffolding or assisting your student with more difficult learning. This is why I thought this blog article was most interesting because it puts good teaching ideas to use when you have to teach your students more difficult tasks or idea.
Amber, R. (2011, May 24) Six Scaffolding Strategies to Use with Your Students (Web Log Message) Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/scaffolding-lessons-six-strategies-rebecca-alber
Chad--Thanks for sharing this article; I found it very interesting. It was reassuring to recognize some of the strategies that I already employ in my teaching, and exciting to pick up a few new tips. I was especially intrigued by the "fish bowl" technique. I have never heard that one before, but I hope to try it with my students in the upcoming school year.
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