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Change Agent Project

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After reviewing the material on multiple means of engagement, I was surprised by how many of these concepts I am already using without knowing it. Varying tasks and providing students choice is something I am always focused on. I know that students can learn best when they can choose the way they want to learn. In addition, students show what they know best when they can demonstrate their knowledge in the way that works best for them.

My school has also been very focused on getting the students up and moving. This was one of the top ten tips UDL tips. I think this is so important for my students. My school uses block scheduling. As a result, my students have each class for 80 minutes! This can be brutal for students with high energy. Getting them up and out of their seats not only helps them get out some of their energy, it also helps break up the long class.

I also love the idea of providing and environment that supports risk taking. I think students need to feel safe to take risks. This is the only way they will grow as individuals and as learners. I wish our educational system was built around this. Sadly, everything is still geared towards passing state test. We are stuck in this vicious cycle of teaching to the test, so students pass so schools get funding. Until, we break way from this I think it will be difficult to truly move education in the right direction.

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Meeting with my mentor and fellow science teacher about my change agent project. I have worked closely with John since I started at PHS. He always has great advice and tries to stay positive. I will continue to use him as a resource for this project. Any ideas I can get from more experienced colleagues helps me immensely.

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The article was called: Bringing Instructional Strategies Home Reaching Families Online.

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Teaching Children with Exceptional Needs

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