https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj Applying the Economic Way of Thinking To Teaching en-us 2019-03-28 13:47:54 UTC 2025-09-30 13:07:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/135439946/2cb2d3491e1a4b8200072db6f7f4cd06/download.png jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346141444 Compliments of Gribble]]> 2019-03-28 13:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346141444 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346143896 2019-03-28 13:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346143896 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346144776 2019-03-28 13:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346144776 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346174292 2019-03-28 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346174292 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346184776 2019-03-28 15:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346184776 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346202827 Students love it, and it makes personalized learning possible after the first test is given. Those who pass are done. Those who want a better score can focus on proven weaknesses. ]]> 2019-03-28 15:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346202827 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346215132 I have attached important pieces of my lessons in a column to the right of this one. I often use AP multiple choice and FRQs in class. ]]> 2019-03-28 15:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346215132 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346215224 I frequently have students work with a partner. This creates many more opportunities for teaching and learning than if it is just me talking. ]]> 2019-03-28 15:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346215224 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346224469 If our jobs are to focus on course content, and our assessments are centered on that (and that alone), then teaching skills as a separate course makes sense. ]]> 2019-03-28 16:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346224469 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346225854 2019-03-28 16:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346225854 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346228659 2019-03-28 16:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346228659 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346229602 2019-03-28 16:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346229602 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346360884 2019-03-28 22:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346360884 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346360933 2019-03-28 22:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346360933 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346360983 2019-03-28 22:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346360983 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346395944 2019-03-29 02:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346395944 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346396324 2019-03-29 02:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346396324 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346813858 2019-03-30 19:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346813858 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346814167 2019-03-30 19:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/346814167 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/347950334 Highly recommended ]]> 2019-04-03 07:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/347950334 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/352436521 2019-04-17 21:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/352436521 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353099476 In APES I've found a lot of benefit in having some structured studying time in class where we can directly model studying strategies. For freshmen especially, working directly in self-quizzing and elaboration isn't always intuitive so the monitored practice is a great way to teach them these skills that they can use at home. ]]> 2019-04-22 16:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353099476 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353116205 In my lectures I put a set of practice problems, partner discussions, or Plickers quizzes every five slides. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what types of practice work best here but even as they are they've been a big help for breaking up the lecture into more manageable chunks. ]]> 2019-04-22 17:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353116205 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353126551 2019-04-22 17:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353126551 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353179250 2019-04-22 20:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353179250 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353606567 2019-04-24 03:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353606567 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353606749 2019-04-24 03:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353606749 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353606900 I provide students with extremely comprehensive study guides. My intention is that a student can actually compile all study guides to create a mini prepbook by the end of the year. While this takes some work, I want students to be studying the most complete set of information and I want to minimize confusion as much as possible. Targeted studying leads to better student results. My study guides include: full identification for artworks, all relevant terms as well as being defined, and I list possible artworks that could appear on SAQs so students know to study those.]]> 2019-04-24 03:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353606900 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353607288 I lecture all day every day in Art History (excluding testing days). While this can get rugged for the teacher, I used the same practice in AP World History. Finishing lecture as efficiently as possible maximizes time for review at the end of the year, which I think is key to solidifying knowledge and finding success on the AP exams.]]> 2019-04-24 03:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353607288 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353607615 Literally all of my materials are AP materials *or* I have written materials very closely following the models of questions/FRQs established by the AP. This means that every single time a student writes anything in Art History, or answers any multiple choice question the entire year long, they are practicing the skill sets needed for the AP and they are practicing at the correct rigor to best prepare them.]]> 2019-04-24 03:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353607615 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353906560 2019-04-24 20:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353906560 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353906644 2019-04-24 20:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353906644 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353916659 2019-04-24 20:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353916659 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353936034 2019-04-24 22:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353936034 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353936320 2019-04-24 22:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/353936320 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354132628 This is a document I stole/modified that is meant to be used in conjunction with test corrections (if you have to resort to those) to get students to identify their weaknesses and hopefully target those in the future. You have to get students to buy into the idea though, or it will just be more busy work that they don't care about. ]]> 2019-04-25 14:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354132628 jclerch https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354135631 2019-04-25 14:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354135631 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354152454 "Triad Protocol"
This is applicable to math, I don't know how it would translate to other classes:
-Divide students into groups of 3
Roles assigned as follows:
Scribe- Has a whiteboard and whiteboard marker and can only write. Is not allowed to talk or nonverbally communicate with other group members.
Problem Solver- Uses only words to describe the process of solving the problem in a way that the scribe can follow along and write on the whiteboard. Can point but cannot grab the marker or otherwise write.
Watchdog- Has the dual role of making sure the scribe and the problem solver are sticking to their roles, and makes sure the problem is progressing on track. Has the ability to speak to the problem solver and erase things that the scribe has written that are incorrect.

After this protocol has been taught, my role as the teacher is to go around and observe the mathematical communication and occasionally act as a backup watchdog if a group is going down a completely wrong path when solving the problem. It's mostly passive though. 

There will be at least 3 problems in a set so each member of the group gets experience in each role. I believe the end result of this activity is that every student has communicated the problem solving process, physically written the solution to a problem, and watched a problem get solved and contribute if needed. These are all the things I would want a student to take away from a lesson, but I can't always be sure that's happening in a traditional lecture environment because stupid snapchat, minecraft, fortnite, and clash of clans.]]> 2019-04-25 15:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354152454 https://padlet.com/jclerch/n73k1freuzpj/wish/354205336 Invest in materials to turn your room into a Faraday cage that blocks incoming cellular signals so students can't be on their goddamn cellphones all the time.

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