Teaching Strategies
For the presentation of this unit I plan to incorporate a number of strategies targeted specifically at teaching 12 year olds. I will teach to their developmental needs. At this age the students need opportunities for self-definition, physical activity, creative expression, structure and limits and meaningful participation. It is through the activities described in the next section that these needs will be met.
I will also take the approach of treating any struggles the students might have as a strength. Students at this age want to be accepted and are afraid sometimes of being embarrassed in front of their peers. I plan to do this by asking questions of them that even I do not know the answer to and demonstrate how to find answers to these questions. I'd like the students to understand and feel comfortable not knowing the answers to questions in front of their peers, but to demonstrate strength in knowing how to find the answer.
I will use a differentiated learning approach for students at different levels and give formative feedback so that students can self-reflect on what they have learned and the projects and activities they have completed.
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