Who we are

This week, we started the new unit, who we are. We began by inquiring into what we are like. To find out what students know, we need to begin by tuning in.

Purposes of Tuning In

·      to assess students' thoughts, feelings and understandings about the topic

·      to reveal students' misconceptions (so they can be explicitly addressed)

·      to help students personally connect to the topic

·      to generate questions and goals for learning

Tuning in activities are about students sharing their thoughts and feelings. The role of the teacher is to provide various ways in which to do this, recognizing different learning styles. Some activities are more verbal or visual, while still others may appeal to kinaesthetic learners.