ccti -module 1- activity 11- compare/contrast

This is a technique which I have used before. I find that it takes the students beyond the knowledge level.  It creates a more interesting and exciting lesson as the students engage higher order thinking skills and also develop interpersonal skills.

ctti-Module 1-Activity 10- discussion

The students were really enthused about this strategy.  I was so surprised when the Social Studies teacher said that she could not get them to participate.  I have encouraged her to use the discussion strategies to elict greater participation from the students.  I think she will get a more positive response using these strategies than just delivering information.

ccti-Module1-Activity 9-Questioning

I have been in classes where the teachers ask only recall questions and wondered why.  A teacher needs to be very conversant with their subject matter to feel comfortable asking questions at a higher level.  I think it is also a good idea for teachers to allow students to ask questions too.  In my son's religion class the students must generate the discussion questions.  They are not allowed to ask trecall questions.  It takes some time to read and understand the text but it develops their thinking skills.