I really like how the STAR model allows students to work with their initial
thoughts. Very often, being able to refer to what students initially thought at the
beginning allows them to synthesize how far their thoughts have come, and how they
have developed over the course of the unit. It seems like a good way to increase
retention and actually recognize what they have learned (I've had to "walk" students
through things they have learned on more than one occasion -- they don't seem to
always be programed to recognize that they have learned things!) Also, as the
Schwartz reading pointed out, it's very helpful for students to be able to see
"where they are" in terms of their initial thoughts and their final thoughts.
Developing a lesson using the STAR legacy model seems relatively easy with the web
as a resource -- I can only imagine the work that would be involved in trying to
organize everything without the web!! It seems like we have enough Web 2.0 resources
to effectively incorporate them into a lesson that follows the STAR Legacy model.
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Paul,
ReplyDeleteI too like the thought process outlined for students. Seems that this model may prevent us from having to re-teach certain objectives. Students just like adults do get motivated when they can map their own growth. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely agree with you about how students can benefit from reflecting back on their initial thoughts. Learning is so often about completing the assignment or passing the test... this helps counterbalance that element.
ReplyDeleteHi Paul,
ReplyDeleteGood point about referring to what students' intial thoughts on the topic were. Along those same lines, I really like how the STAR approach allows for "taking inventory" of existing knowledge in the beginning stage. I think that is really key -- starting from what kids already know. Then, reflecting back on what they have learned is even more meaningful.