7 Steps to Increasing Student Understanding

The author describes a 7-step system based on inquiry for addressing what he calls student-learning bottlenecks; places in the curriculum where students struggle with mastering content. To c... See More

The author describes a 7-step system based on inquiry for addressing what he calls student-learning bottlenecks; places in the curriculum where students struggle with mastering content. To correct bottlenecks, the author recommends incorporating inquiry and collaboration with others to test new approaches to difficult concepts. This approach allows students to understand content while they practice the skill set possessed by scientists.

Insuring Student Understanding

Some times despite our best efforts, students do not understand certain concepts. In this article, a 7 step plan is presented that helps teachers identify the bottleneck and then has them d... See More

Some times despite our best efforts, students do not understand certain concepts. In this article, a 7 step plan is presented that helps teachers identify the bottleneck and then has them develop strategies that will get their students past their mental block. The article encourages teachers to teach modeling and thinking about your thinking to help students better understand the material. While I already do this in most of my classes, it is a good reminder