Marzano's Nine Strategies

Non-linguistic representations

One of the Nine Strategies of Marzano's is Non-linguistic representations.  Researchers say that with this strategy..

"Students should create graphic representations, models, mental pictures, drawings, pictographs, and participate in kinesthetic (hands-on) activities in order to assimilate knowledge." 

More information here

In the classroom this could look like:

• Visual tools and manipulatives
• Problem-solution organizers
• Diagrams
• Concept maps
• Drawings, charts, thinking maps, etc.
• Act out content

I chose to talk about this strategy because I think it'll be most useful with my lesson plan I am creating. The lesson I chose was a science lesson for 5th grade, learning about the water cycle. This strategy would be most beneficial because it's always easier to explain things when you have a picture of diagram. After looking at several examples of the water cycle, the students would create their own diagram and even do hands on activities with it. I remember when I was in school learning about this, I enjoyed being able to put water in a zip lock bag and hanging it in the window. Over a few days, you would see the water level go down, and the condensation on the lining of the bag. Like I said in my last post, VISUALS ARE IMPORTANT!! :) 

Thinking Maps

Bridge Maps

So today in class, we learned about thinking maps that can be implemented in any grade, any subject. These thinking maps are so cool and can be great visuals to teach a wide variety of topics. Below are some examples of thinking maps that are commonly used (I found this on Pinterest. They have so many great examples!!)

 

The one I wanted to focus on the most was the bridge maps because for me personally, it's the hardest to understand.
Some examples for bridge maps include:
  

You can use these for language (picture 1), reading (picture 2), and math (picture 3). I am such a visual learner, so seeing these even now, would help me understand certain concepts better. Charts are fun and useful for the classroom because you can create them as a group and leave hanging up in the classroom for future reference. I love visuals so I will be using PLENTY of visuals in my classroom. 

Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan

Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan

When learning about this new idea of a lesson plan I was kind of overwhelmed at first. How is a teacher supposed to do that much planning and modifying for just ONE lesson. Teaching has always been a passion of mine and I knew from the age of 13 that I was meant to be a teacher. Both my parents are teachers and I grew up loving the idea of impacting younger people.

So was this one little piece of teaching going to intimidate me, and push me away?? Of course not! It'll be a learning process to figure out, but that's what school is for right? To learn!

The part of this lesson plan that will be the hardest for me is the Modifications under Closure. I'm not really sure about what to do if a student doesn't get what I'm saying after I've explained it a couple different ways.

The part that will be easiest, will be the Technology Used. Anymore, technology has made its way into the classroom and for sure making impacts on students' learning for the better.

The part that has the most impact on the students is the Teaching. This is where they are listening to YOU and learning from YOU! To them, you know everything, and they want to know all that they can from you!

The parts the play a lesser role is the Independent Practice. A lot of this will come from what of the lesson they understand already. If taught well, this will be an easy transition time more activities.

Writing Objectives

Are Writing Objectives Important?

Why are writing objectives important when it comes to lesson plans? These are goals of what you want your students to leave the classroom understanding the topic or subject. They are important because it tells the students what the important idea is to take away from the lesson. Allowing for students to see this objective (ex. writing it on the board, in simpler form) before actually teaching it, let's your students know what to expect and gives them a heads up for what's to come.

Example Objective

Given a towel, soap, the leash, and the hose, my brother will be able to give my dog a bath the first time I ask.