Clarker taught us about the Six-Point Lesson Plan in the form of a podcast video. This teaching style is called the "Walking Classroom." I began to work on my first lesson plan and this video helped me learn in a way that was fun, new, got my blood flowing, and helped me focus in a new way. I love being able to learn at my own pace and I think the Walking Classroom Model will be something I would love to incorporate into my future classroom. Having a recording helps audible learners be able to go back and listen to something again and memorize it in a way that suits them so much better than scrambling to keep up with notes on a Power-Point. While researching the Walking Classroom model, I came across an interesting piece of research.
A study from the University of Illinois states that there was a significantly incresed amount of brain activity going on when a student was actively moving their body and not sitting idle for a prolonged period of time, not engaged. I think this is so cool because the Walking Classroom is not only interesting and makes learning more fun, it is also better for your body and mind!
I really enjoy reading your blog, I shared very similar ideas that you stated in your blog. I really thought learning about the lesson planning and 6 point lesson plan was a huge step in or learning. What you said about most students only see one side of the classroom which is the learning aspect is really true. It is so cool getting to now see the aspect of actually having to put a lesson together and begin preparing to teach that to students. I really enjoyed reading about the study from University Illinois that talked about the attention span with and without physical activity. I also read a very similar study like this one! I enjoyed reading your blog keep it up!
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ReplyDeleteGreat job with really digging into the Walking Classroom. Yes, it is amazing about how much activity can help students with learning and retaining knowledge!
I love your inclusion of brain activity with walking versus being sedentary. I definitely am both excited and sort of intimidated about the 6 point lesson plan but I feel that using it as a tool to plan lessons in the future will be a great guide.
ReplyDeleteThe study of brain activity when sitting quietly and when moving is very interesting! I think this should definitely speak to us as future teachers. The walking classroom is going to be an incredibly beneficial tool in our classrooms in the future. Hopefully we will also learn some other ways of keeping our students active as well.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the image you provided as evidence of why the walking classroom is such a beneficial strategy of teaching! I also truly loved the walking classroom and cannot wait until that is incorporated into our class again. In response to lesson planning, it was also more difficult than I had anticipated. However, with Clarker's help, I know we will learn all the ins and outs and cannot wait to incorporate what they have taught us into the classroom!
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