I have begun trying to incorporate critical thinking exercises into my lesson plans.
Reasoning
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I encourage my students to use their reasoning skills to complete their assignments.
Verbal/Linguistic
Vocabulary
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I assign weekly vocabulary words to expand student knowledge. They students have to know how to spell the word, the part of speech and the definition. I use puzzles for practice and assessment.
Reading
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Students are assigned a number of words that have to be read during the school year and a list of books which can be read to satisfy this requirement.
Intrapersonal
Reflection
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After presenting challenging information, I plan to allow my students a couple minutes to think about the information as i relates to them.
Interpersonal
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I plan to assign students to groups so that they can collaborate on an assignment when applicable
Group
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I plan to allow students to have group discussions whenever possible to go over challenging information which has been presented.
Naturalistic
Musical/Rhythmic
Lectures
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The students are given vocal instructions where they are encouraged to take notes.
Class Discussions
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We go over the assignments and discuss them as a class to make sure everyone has an understanding of what is to be done.
Bodily/Kinesthetic
Movement
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I have incorporated the practice of having my students get up and perform some stretches at least every 20 minutes to help them re-focus.