Recent research about the physiological mechanisms that make highly emotional experiences more salient in memory. “How The Brain Gives Special Resonance To Emotional Memory.”
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Differentiating Instruction (EdSS 200)
Emotions and Memory #1
Posted: July 18th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Recent evidence linking the power of emotion in remembering. “Emotional Memories Function In Self Reinforcing Loop.
How People Learn. The Book!
Posted: July 17th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
A highly respected study from the National Academy of Sciences. The entire book on line.
How Do People Learn? #3
Posted: July 17th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Inflexible knowledge – the beginning of expertise. An interesting comment on shallow knowledge.
How Do People Learn? #1
Posted: July 17th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Remembering something deeply has to do with what you think about. A comment on memory, learning, and performance. “Students remember – what they think about.”
How Do People Learn? #2
Posted: July 17th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Perhaps teaching to perceived learning styles isn’t what it’s cracked up to be? An example of teacher folk knowledge?
D1, Clarity of Syllabus and Assignments.
Posted: July 15th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Now you’ve read (and heard, and talked through) the syllabus. What questions, reflections, comments do you have on the work you are facing? What can I do to help you get from here to “there.” Charlie
Project Rubric
Posted: July 15th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Please use this rubric to guide the development of your Differentiation Project. Do not assume the categories are fixed! They will be fixed, however, unless you initiate a conversation with the instructor concerning how you’d like to modify the categories to meet your own particular context. Download file
Heacox Planning Matrix
Posted: July 13th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
This matrix is an addition to our traditional lesson planning format. It enables you to have a ready format to encourage thinking about differentiation.Download file
Equitable Classroom Environment Rubric
Posted: July 12th, 2005 by Charles Rathbone
Since DI is a comprehensive approach to making instruction more equitable, here’s a rubric developed by Vermont educators that lays out our version of what constitutes equitable instruction.Download file