TEALS session 2 notes

teals_2.md

TEALS training #2

• Hook
  • Get the student engaged
• Do
  • Get the student involved in the activity (in this case writing on the board)

// Sample program: Count1000.java
public class Count1000 {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        for (int i=1;i <= 1000; i++) {
            System.out.println(i);
        }
    }
}

Sample lesson: AP CS student has just learned about loop control structures. "Hook" is the bet. Can the student do this in less than 10 LOC for $100?

Walk through each step in the code (literate programming style).

Formative assesment

• Ask questions
  • "OK?" "Right?" "Got it?" - Gets students to respond with more than a nod. Thumbs up, degree of confidence etc.
• Fist to five can give more data on confidence than simple hand-raising or cold calling.
• Gamification: Kahoot, Plickers, Socrative

Bloom's taxonomy can assist with differentiation

Culturally Relevant Assessment

• Provide several ways to demonstrate understanding
• Provide choices (e.g. 4 out of 8 homework problems)

Neurological Threats

• Standing
• Certainty
• Connections
• Control
• Equity

Aleviating Amygdala Hijacking using SODA strategy

Stop

Observe a 10 second pause to breathe and think

Detach yourself

Awaken to the other person; be empathetic

Preconceptions and Stereotype Threat

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According to UW study, girls 3X as likely to see themselves in second classroom.

Actions to take in the classroom

• Address confidence gap
• Ensure equity
• Avoid creating tokens
• Monitor images, be inclusive

Stereotype threat is the inverse of implicit bias

• Recognize the stereotype and label it
• Challenge the stereotype
• Provide a counter-generalization
• Provide a counter-example

For the students: 1️⃣ Individuate 2️⃣ Seek situational rather than dispositional reasons

Grading

• Use feedback to motivate students
• Calibrate amongst volunteers

Cheating

• Important difference between collaboration and cheating
  • Touching the computer is basically the line
• Review the school's policies and make sure it is posted with the syllabus/LMS/website
• Use face-to-face grading or have student's answer reflection questions on labs.