Instead of teaching the class in a direct instruction approach, he made his students in charge of their own learning by making them use critical thinking and inquiry. Because of the scavenger hunts, his students were able to figure out the themes of the book, what the metaphors meant, the tone, and the moral of the story. Academically, the majority of his students would pass their exams. His innovated strategies truly encompassed the constructivist theory. They incorporate sensory input, social activity, and encourage exploration. A recommendation I have is to allow more “think time.” Giving the students a journal where they can jot down any questions or ideas they have about a certain topic will help them process information better. The students will later discuss with a group. This is giving each student a chance to talk and interact with other students, while the teacher is the observer. At the end, all the groups will share and the teacher leads a class discussion. With the implementation of the journals and groups students are better equipped to construct their own
Instead of teaching the class in a direct instruction approach, he made his students in charge of their own learning by making them use critical thinking and inquiry. Because of the scavenger hunts, his students were able to figure out the themes of the book, what the metaphors meant, the tone, and the moral of the story. Academically, the majority of his students would pass their exams. His innovated strategies truly encompassed the constructivist theory. They incorporate sensory input, social activity, and encourage exploration. A recommendation I have is to allow more “think time.” Giving the students a journal where they can jot down any questions or ideas they have about a certain topic will help them process information better. The students will later discuss with a group. This is giving each student a chance to talk and interact with other students, while the teacher is the observer. At the end, all the groups will share and the teacher leads a class discussion. With the implementation of the journals and groups students are better equipped to construct their own