How various pedagogiesMight approach the same assignment

Shannon BrownMary Myers

Assignment: Volcano PowerPoint

• How a volcano unit might be approached 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

• Set a standard number of slides to include.• Have a rubric that sets a standard for “developing”

“proficient” and “advanced” grades.• Step by step directions.• Deadlines• All projects will look pretty much the same.• Statistics and data• Charts and graphs.

Constructivistand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Read stories and myths about volcanoes.• Build a model volcano.• Talk about what ancient people thought

when volcanoes erupted.• Discuss why we are studying volcanoes

Cognitivistand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Read about what causes volcano's to form.• Build/study models of Earth’s interior to

understand what forces create volcanoes.• Read about different types of volcanoes.• Predict what would happen if a volcano

erupted near a major city

Pragmatistand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Create a list of supplies to include in a “volcano emergency kit”.

• Visit “virtual volcanoes” • Compare pictures of different types of

volcanoes.• Create a chart of historic earthquakes.

Multiple Intelligenceand the Volcano PowerPoint

• Interactive presentation that utilizes multiple mediums.

• Sounds , images, kinesthetic learning.• Tactile artifacts (lava rocks)• Build a volcano model with teams.• Create a “broadcast” where students explain

volcano facts to the audience.