Amanda Heim-Fixing the Classroom
The integration of structured relaxation sessions before learning activities is explored to determine its impact on students' attention spans. Additionally, the importance of gross motor activities in influencing classroom behavior is discussed.
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Amanda Heim
Fixing the Classroom 21st Century Skills
Does using Second-Step provide the skills for problem solving? Does using open-ended questions provide self-direction? What types of responsibility do we provide at school for preschoolers? Subtopic Technology Do Hatch computers really help the four areas of development amongst preschoolers? Does using online games help students with letter recognition? Does using IPADS help build language skills? Health and Nutrition Does providing adequate gross motor time affect student's behaviors in the classroom? If a teacher models trying new foods at the snack table, will it encourage students to try new things as well? Does providing a guided relaxation time before a learning activity/group expand on students attention spans? Curriculum Design and Differentiation How does small groups meet individual students needs when there is a wide-range of learning levels amongst the group? Does using visuals and verbal directions help student complete their work independently? Does reading a book twice in one week help with print knowledge and vocabulary?
