Wilhelm Inquiry Chapter 3- Part 2

April 1^st, 2012
Wilhelm Inquiry Chapter 3- Part 2

This article began by talking about assessing students prior knowledge. It talked about framing the lesson with an essential question. It talks about co learning and backwards learning.
I thought it was good the way the chapter brought to the readers attention that frontloading was important. I think that seeing what the students already know it so important because it helps you get an idea of who you may need to help more while teaching the lesson. If you have group activities that go along with the lesson you will be able to match students who have a good idea of the content with students who may be struggling with the content so the students can all work together and no student will be left behind. This will also help the teacher to see how much they have to actually explain. If every student in the class already understands a certain part of a lesson there it no need to spend extra time on it. The teacher will then be able to maybe add a fun project or activity to the lesson.
I also think it is very important to start with an essential question. This gives students a base in which to build on. Sometimes lessons can be overwhelming, but if you give them a question they will be able to get ideas and their understanding of what you are trying to teach them will grow from there.
It talked about having goals and activates, which is so important to incorporate into your classroom. This article also talked about the importance of discussion. This is so important because it gives students the opportunity to share ideas and to reflect on what they have read. It is about learning and sharing.
The strategies I used while reading this article was re-reading and making connections. I was thinking back on my past experiences in the classroom and realizing that my teachers have used some of these strategies while teaching their lessons. That is very interesting to me.

　

Citation
Wilhelm. Wilhelm Inquiry Chapter 3- Part 2.