Student Centered Strategies
Students work together in two's to complete a task.
Pair work
metacognition
This memorization technique uses the first letter of each word to create an easy-to-remember word.
Acronym
Define productive failure
Students attempt to solve complex problems before receiving instruction, using their struggles and errors to enhance understanding and prepare for effective learning.
Students present arguments for or against a topic while while supporting their opinions with evidence
debate
List the 3 areas associated with metacognition
planning
monitoring
evaluating
This memorization method groups large amounts of information into smaller, easier-to-remember parts.
Chunking
How can one tell if a child is metacognitively aware? Give 2 ways
they have set precise goals
they ask for help
they have a designated study space
they take notes
they have a study schedule
they have the correct study tools
they use memorization techniques
In this strategy, one student uses clues to answer questions from the class/ teacher while sitting in the spotlight.
Hot seat
What are two things a student must do during the planning phase of metacognition?
set goals
gather learning resources
activate prior knowledge
identify who can help you/schedule help
decide where you want to study
This memory strategy connects new information to something you already know.
Association
What causes learned self-helplessness?
Too much cognitive load in working memory
Fixed mindset
Amygdala sees learning as a threat
What is the name of the activity where students play or pretend to be someone else?
Role Play
Did I achieve my goal?
Which strategies worked best?
What didn't work well and why? These questions can be used in which area associated with metacognition?
Evaluating
Creating a funny rhyme to remember facts is an example of this memory aid.
mnemonic
What are the benefits of a VR tool?
allowing users to feel as though they are inside a different environment
helps students understand difficult ideas by letting them do this instead of just reading about them
can take students to historical sites, space, or inside the human body without leaving the classroom.
students perform a sequence of actions to demonstrate how something works
process drama
Which part of the brain processes emotions and learning?
Amygdala
This study aid uses different colours to organize information into categories, making it easier to remember.
colour coding
Failure/lack of control > negative belief > less effort > more failure > lower confidence > give up