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Active learning is a natural process by which all of us learn. It is a mental activity versus a physical activity. Active learning involves manipulation and observation.

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Constructive learning happens when a child observes something they didn't expect to observe.  This puzzling experience sparks the process of making sense out the new knowledge and integrating it with their prior knowledge.

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Intentional learning is goal-directed and regulatory because you have ownership of your learning.  You are reflective of your learning by setting your own goals and regulatory by planning how you will learn.

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Authentic learning is situated in meaningful real-world tasks.  It is complex and contextualized. Authentic learning happens when learning relates to real life and is put into useful context and they are able to practice/actively use their new knowledge.

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Cooperative learning is collaborative and conversational. It is natural for us to work together, using each others expertise, to accomplish a goal. Meaning is made by having conversations and should be encouraged.

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When we reach Quarter 1 report card assessment, I talk to the kids about the goals I would like for them to reach by the end of the year. One goal is being able to count to 100 on their own. I explain to them that when they are able to count to 100 on their own, they can write their name on the 100 Club poster. Doing it in this manner allows the children to take ownership of the goal.

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I think that this experiment is a good example of constructive learning.  It allows the children to articulate and reflect on a new concept. Every year that I have done this, most of the children have never seen a brown egg before.  I begin by asking the children what is different and the same about the outside of the egg, then I ask if they think the inside of each egg will be different or the same.  Usually without hesitation the children The look on their faces when I crack open the egg and they see that it is the same, is priceless!  It is a great way for us to discuss respect for each other and that inside we are all the same.

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We culminate the end of our apple unit with the making of homemade applesauce. During our unit we have learned about the parts of an apple, the different kinds of ways apples are eaten, and the benefits of eating apples. Most children have never had homemade applesauce so doing this makes a real-world connection for the children.

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I use bottoms up, heads together during our Reading Street Big Question lesson which allows the children time to articulate their prior knowledge and the ability to practice conversational turn-taking.