How various pedagogiesMight approach the same assignment

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Assignment: Volcano PowerPoint

• How might this assignment be shaped by:– Behaviorist– Constructivist– Cognitivist– Pragmatist– Multiple Intelligence ?

Instructions

• Alone, list three ways each pedagogy might approach the same lesson

• Join a group and increase the list to 6 or 7+ • Peek at the pre-listed approaches and

copy/paste the ones you like best to your lists to reach 10 – 12 approaches total

• Delete the pre-listed approach slides• Upload to Slideshare• Embed it on the class wiki

Behavioristand the Volcano PowerPoint

-Charting and graphing forms of volcano-use rubrics with detailed expectations-Step by step process delineated-deadlines clear-formative and summative assessments

Constructivistand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Online collaboration• Digital cameras/recorders• Build a model volcano• Discuss how early people felt about volcanoes• Read stories and myths about volcanoes

Cognitivistand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Outside reading required• Written analysis of information• Predict what might happen to our town if a

volcano erupted near by• Build model of earth’s geological structures

Pragmatistand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Students create a volcano survival kit• Students create a play to demonstrate events• Journal writing relating personal experiences• field trip to study land formations

Multiple Intelligenceand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Collaborate to decide what the best way to be safe during emergency

• Create online website to tell a story of event• Communicate with students in country that

experiences eruptions• Use gps to find nearest active and inactive volcanoes • Field trip to petrified forest to study effects of

geological disturbances• Map the forest after the volcanic eruption in petrified

forest

Spoiler Alert!The following slides

List other suggestions

BehavioristStandardized, detailed rubricSpecific expectations as to facts,

figures, charts, diagrams, illustrations

Specific slide totals and design requirements

Step by step execution and designPrecise deadlines; mid-unit

benchmarksDetailed assessment of product

Constructivist More background and context

buildingReasons for studying volcanosDramatic stories of previous

volcanoesComparison of volcanos to other

eventsDiscussion of the human toll

Cognitivist Background preparation would

include intensive study and research

Outside reading requiredRespond with analysis to written

literature and studySpeculation of volcano impactWhat if… scenarios

PragmatistField tripsDisaster reliefEscape and rescue techniquesWarning signs and likelihoodPreparednessHard facts from previous

volcanoes alternative mediums in addition

to or instead of PowerPoint

Multiple IntelligenceOne slide on each intelligenceAn interpretative presentation

that includes multimedia and audience interaction

Supplementary materials brought in as part of the presentation

Opportunities to use alternative mediums in addition to or instead of PowerPoint