All resources in BranchED 2021 OER Summer Institute

Self-talk During Inquiry: Helping novice researchers productively shape metacognition

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Experienced researchers “get” inquiry - that is, they have an ongoing internalized self-talk process that evaluates, draws connections, and creates next steps for the information-gathering process. But, they may not know that or how they do it.Along with the steps of inquiry, we need to help learners understand the metacognitive "self-talk" that guides their decisions which drive the inquiry. What researchers think is more important than what they do. So how can we help researchers recognize and utilize their metacognitive processes that guide their research? In order to prepare information-age learners, librarians need tools to teach the thinking that lies behind the inquiry.In this module, librarian candidates will learn to make the internalized reflective process overt. Candidates will create metacognitive awareness of the reflection process that accompanies inquiry. They will demonstrate understanding by creating concrete reflection scaffolding tool for emerging researchers.The skills and understandings gained from this module will help school librarians build instruction in support of CCSS.ELA-Literacy. CCRA.R.7, 9, 10.

Material Type: Module

Author: Ann Spencer

The Neuroscience of Learning for Teachers

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The Neuroscience of Learning for Teachers is a free online course featuring neuroscientists from the University of Helsinki who share insights into understanding and enhancing learning. It consists of three modules: (1) Introduction to the Science of Learning; (2) Empirical Evidence on Learning; (3) Good Habits to Enhance Learning. Enrolling in the course gives you access to videos, audio, articles reflection tasks, and discussions. You can choose to complete the entire course, a single module, or just access the resources that are most meaningful to you. Transcripts of the videos are available in Spanish, Greek and Portuguese.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Illuminated consortium

Cultural Lenses on the Science of Learning

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This module includes three units exploring the connections between adolescent development, the science of learning, and culturally responsive pedagogies. It is meant to make the case that K-12 teachers must not ignore the impact and value of culture as a dimension of development and factor in learning processes. The module culminates in an exploration of how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework overlaps with principles of CRT (Culturally Relevant Teaching).

Material Type: Assessment, Diagram/Illustration, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Christian Bracho

ACESSE Resource G - Learning to See the Resources Students Bring to Sense-Making

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Overview: In this workshop, we will build our capacity to identify the range of intellectual resources students use as they make sense of phenomena. We will first explore how equity and justice relate to culture-based approaches to pedagogy—and then focus on how to identify and leverage the resources students use in moments of sensemaking. This resource can also be used by individuals wanting to learn how equity involves promoting the rightful presence of all students across scales of justice, desettling inequities, and supporting expansive learning pathways. This workshop provides participants with an opportunity to explore important theoretical ideas by exploring examples of how learners engage in diverse sense-making. Participants will learn about some of the challenges that less expansive learning environments can cause for learners from non-dominant communities. This resource is estimated to take between 161-268 minutes (2 ⅔ - 4 ¾ hours), depending on the choices of the facilitator in scenario selection.

Material Type: Module

Authors: Hank Clark, Philip Bell, Deb Morrison, Gina Tesoriero, Abby Rhinehart

Academic Digital Identity

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This worksheet prompts students to consider their digital identity in terms of academic development and to prepare for a portfolio project. Created by Steven Harris-Scott, Ph.D., and Amy Lewis, Ed.D., for INTO George Mason University with support from Mason 4-VA. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Material Type: Module

Author: Amy Lewis

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY OF EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

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THE BLOOM'S CLASSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES IS REALLY A PATH SHOWING TO THE TEACHERS OF ALL CATEGORIES i.e. PRE PRIMARY, PRIMARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, SECONDARY, SENIOR SECONDARY AND EVEN TEACHERS AT HIGHER EDUCATION. IT GUIDES ABOUT THE GOALS TO BE ACHIEVED IN THE CLASSROOM BY THE TEACHERS.

Material Type: Lecture, Lesson, Module, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Unit of Study

Author: Meenu Sethi

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Chapter 6: Theories of Learning

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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define thinking and thoughtDescribe metacognition and how it applies to your learningIdentify the stages of the learning processDefine learning objectivesUse Bloom’s taxonomy to interpret learning objectives and adjust your expectations accordinglyExplain the model of strategic learningDescribe the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-regulationIdentify the types of thinking that contribute to successful intelligenceDescribe the role of creative thinking in the learning processIt is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. —Aristotle, Greek philosopher

Material Type: Module

Author: Jazzabel Maya

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Chapter 7: Critical Thinking and Evaluating Information

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LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define critical thinkingDescribe the role that logic plays in critical thinkingDescribe how both critical and creative thinking skills can be used to problem-solveDescribe how critical thinking skills can be used to evaluate informationApply the CRAAP test to evaluate sources of informationIdentify strategies for developing yourself as a critical thinker

Material Type: Module

Author: Jazzabel Maya

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Diversity and Cultural Competency

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Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. —Malcolm Forbes, entrepreneur, founder of Forbes magazineLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Define diversity and identify many aspects of diversityDifferentiate between surface diversity and deep diversity, and explain the relationship between the twoDefine and apply principles of cultural competencyExplore the positive effects of diversity in an educational setting

Material Type: Unit of Study

Author: Gail Sabo

Grit Scale

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This grit scale is being used as directed learning activities (DLA) in the Academic Resource Center based on the self-report and informant-report versions of the Grit Scale of Angela Duckworth and Patrick Quinn, which measures trait-level perseverance and passion for long-term goals. 

Material Type: Assessment

Author: Farzaneh Sheikholeslami

Why Do I Judge a “Life” Book by its Cover?

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This problem-based learning module is designed to bring “Awareness” to students about being judgemental and pre-judging people.  Students will become aware of their own judgmental issues and develop a presentation that will bring awareness to their audience on the topic.    This module is developed with instruction based on whole group discussions, station rotations, partner research as well as final presentation. This module is created with the ELA standards of W.7.6, W.7.2 , SL.7.1 and the history standard of 7.16 as the focus.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Blended Learning Teacher Practice Network

LEARNING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF NELSON MANDELA ©Martine Bisagni

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An article originally published in the Red Hook Star-Revue December 2013 (page 13) in response to the life of Nelson Mandela. Article is written ©Martine Bisagni/Workshop Gallery Artists Foundation. Accompanying coloring cards geared for children 4 - 8 regarding the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Art courtesy of ©Sindiso Nyoni. Art may not be reproduced without express written permission from WGAF and Mr. Nyoni.There are coloring cards for other years available upon request. They are to be distributed free of charge to all. martine@workshopgalleryartists.org

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Primary Source

Author: Martine Bisagni

Challenges of Adolescence

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Recognizing adolescenceAdolescence is a period of life with specific health and developmental needs and rights. It is also a time to develop knowledge and skills, learn to manage emotions and relationships, and acquire attributes and abilities that will be important for enjoying the adolescent years and assuming adult roles.All societies recognize that there is a difference between being a child and becoming an adult. How this transition from childhood to adulthood is defined and recognized differs between cultures and over time. In the past it has often been relatively rapid, and in some societies it still is. In many countries, however, this is changing.Age: not the whole storyAge is a convenient way to define adolescence. But it is only one characteristic that delineates this period of development. Age is often more appropriate for assessing and comparing biological changes (e.g. puberty), which are fairly universal, than the social transitions, which vary more with the socio-cultural environment.

Material Type: Lecture Notes

Author: Mathangi s

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BranchED OER Intersection of Neuroscience, Culture and Learning

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This OER takes a look at the intersection of human growth and development from a trauma perspective, the neuroscience of learning, specifically how the concepts of survival and exercise influence the student learning process. How does Culturally Responsive Teaching support dependent learners to become Independent Learners and understanding the role of culture in student learning.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Craig Bartholio