Starting the Lesson - Ch. 5
Visible Learning for Teachers (Hattie, 2012)
Supportive Climate
- The climate in the classroom is one of the most important factors in promoting student learning
- Creating a climate that is positive, caring, and respectful is a precursor to learning
- In schools where a high level of trust exists between the adults there is a greater improvement on standardized tests
- Mistakes and errors should be recognized as an essential part of the learning process
Less Talk, More Listening
- Teachers talk 70%-80% of the time however most of the talk produces low engagement
- The more challenging, relevant, and engaging the lesson is, the more the students are talking
- Teachers who listen are able to learn about student's prior understanding and it shows humility
- By listening, teachers show they value deep communication and are concerned about more than just transmitting knowledge.
The Role of Peers
- The effect of peers on learning is high
- Research shows that cooperation has a more powerful impact on student learning than individualistic learning and competitive learning, however it must be structured effectively
- Tutoring is an effective form of peer learning with equally positive effects for both tutor and tutee
- Students must first learn surface knowledge before being engaged in a structured conversation with their peers.
Evaluation
- Teachers who view their role as an evaluator and activator are able to focus on their impact on all students and quality outcomes
- Educators need to continuously evaluate the impact of their teaching on learning
- The evidence of action should influence teachers' beliefs about learning, planning, and motivation