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Promoting Active Learning with Joleen Boelter
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In this episode, Craig Randal chats with Joleen Boelter, a math and science teacher from Ober Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Boelter shares teaching strategies implemented in her classroom, particularly a method that emphasizes a student-centered framework grounded on trust-based observations. This involves establishing group work fostering peer evaluation, direct instruction, and individual self-assessment.
She also uses tools such as a 'mild, medium, and spicy' system to motivate differentiation in problem-solving and incorporates descriptive progress feedback, primarily through inquiry-based questions. She also emphasizes the importance of developing resilience towards mistakes and fostering a nurturing yet challenging learning environment.
01:07 Joleen Boelter's Journey to Teaching
02:03 The Transition to Teaching and Classroom Dynamics
02:53 The Power of Trust-Based Observations
04:22 The Role of Peer Assessment and Feedback
04:51 Building Thinking Classrooms: A Book Review
06:37 The Impact of Group Work and Student Autonomy
08:50 The Importance of Student Self-Assessment
28:48 The Power of Randomized Grouping
33:50 Conclusion: The Value of Trust-Based Observations
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