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Doing it Resilientlymodule 4: resilient learning activities4.1 Scaffolding LearningKEY LEARNINGSAITSL Standards 1.6, 3.1, 3.2Understand the learning theory behind scaffolding and what it looks like in practiceDetermine ways in which scaffolding operates as a resilience challenge and a resilience resourceRecognise the elements of optimism and how they can be developed to address teacher practice challengesENGAGING-68580889000021844014605000How confident are you about scaffolding students’ learning so they can systematically build their knowledge and confidence?What links do you see between the cartoons and the activity of scaffolding student learning, or of students’ experience of being scaffolded in their learning?What does being resilient when scaffolding student learning mean to you?EXPLORING: Scaffolding and your students, scaffolding and youWhat is scaffolding? Make a labelled diagram or sketch drawing of a physical scaffold to help you think about the meaning of the word in other contexts.How does this picture link to what you understand scaffolding to be when used by a teacher and/or student in a learning context?So, scaffolding is using a range of temporary approaches and tools (conceptual, material, linguistic) to lead students to new understandings. The supports are gradually removed as students develop independent learning strategies. Contingent scaffolding is what teachers do ‘off the cuff’ responding to learning needsEmbedded scaffolding is planned forReciprocal scaffolding is when peers provide itTechnical scaffolding is using technology (digital or otherwise) to bridge the gap between prior and new learningTypes of ScaffoldingScaffolding Activity examples Breaking down a task into small steps or sub-skills/do simplified version firstGet students to use a simplified step-by-step ‘interviewing checklist’ to prepare and use when interviewing each other, before extending this to prepare and interview local migrants/refugees about their migration experienceResources (visual representations, vocabulary posters etc)Displaying an historical timeline in advance of learning about a period in history (e.g. the ‘waves’ of refugees/migrants) with new vocabulary highlightedA compelling task (linked to real world or real desire to complete)Create a published account of local migrants/refugees’ stories about coming to Australia and have a launch in the local libraryTemplates/graphic organisers and other visual guides to fill inDisplaying a gapped historical timeline that students fill in as learning progressesSupport developing cognitive and social skills (group roles, specific thinking processes e.g. classifying/comparing/inductive reasoning)Teaching the comparing activity and graphic organiser so students can compare two historical episodesKey questions or hints/cues to guide predictions/deeper investigationsUsing Socratic questioning to challenge the basis on which students base historical knowledge/conclusions (e.g. ‘what are the assumptions behind your statement’)Modelling a process (think aloud) or providing an example of a completed productWhen assessing the validity of a source, ‘think-aloud’ the process of asking: what do I see, what do I assume, where did this come from, why was this made, what’s missing etc.Linking to a student interest/experience or activating prior knowledgeLink to national/international news stories about migration/refugees or local individuals or families, depending on contextSuggesting possible strategies for students to use during independent learning/practiceProvide two or three annotated models of an engaging migrant/refugee story (previously discussed) and encourage students to use these when creating own migrant/refugee story to improve content and presentation.Scaffolding though the lesson sequenceDifferent lesson sequences offer different TYPES of scaffolding. There is no one perfect scaffold. Consider which of the above types of scaffolding are offered in each of the following lesson sequence types:1: The Hunter Lesson Design Model: a form of explicit teaching/mastery learning: anticipatory set, objective, modelling, guided practice, checking for understanding, independent practice, closure2: 5 Es: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate3: BDA Approach: Before (prepare students for task); During (help students think through and organise ideas); After (demonstrate or translate understanding)4: Inquiry Learning:1590675-3810005: Concept to Activity or Activity to Concept structuring choice: Procedural to Declarative or vice versaTallying ActivityActivity to Concept StructureConcept to Activity Structurebeanbag target toss collect scores evaluate different ways of collecting scores explore tallying concept find examples of tallying in real worldfind examples of tallying in real worldexplore tallying concept determine steps to tallying beanbag target toss Activity to Concept StructureConcept to Activity Structurestudents count to ‘duh dum’ beats in others chests per minute after diff. activitescompare resultsdraw conclusions and make predictions about the meaning of the beatsexplore heartrate conceptfind uses of heartrate measures in real worldStudents classify different images of heartsStudents determine meaning(s) and role of heart Physiological purpose/meaning of heart as pump exploredUses of heartrate in real worldMeasure heartrates BDA exercise and compareScaffolding as a resilience resource and a resilience challengeIn what ways (or situations) is scaffolding a ‘resilience resource’?When/how can it be a resilience challenge? 2045970571500THEORY IN OVERVIEW: Lev Vygotsk: the ZPD:Examine the two graphics left and below and determine which elements constitute your ‘prior knowledge’ and which develop your understanding of the ZPD.-71755-6985000John Hattie (and others): the gradual release of responsibility-19059715500What are some of the supports that need to be put in place to ensure that this ‘gradual release’ actually happens?Figure 1.2. Gradual Release of ResponsibilityCarol Dweck: Growth mindsets, high expectations, high supportHigh expectations, coupled with high support help students (and teachers) develop a growth mindset (believing that intelligence or ability is not fixed but can be developed by persistence and good strategies). How does the growth mindset concept link to the ZPD diagram below?A CASE STORYIdentify the places in the story where scaffolding is implicitly or explicitly mentioned. What resilience resources (individual and/or environmental) did the teacher use to support her ‘through the fog’?Does the metaphor of the ‘fog’ resonate for you? Or does another metaphor fit better?How is teaching different from other kinds of work?How can schools support early career teachers so that their work is not as emotional and tiring?YOUR STORY: USING TEXT AND/OR ARTCreate a piece using word, colour, form, collage etc. that presents your idea about what scaffolding learning can achieve for your students. Focus on expressing both your concept of what scaffolding does on a personal and individual level for the students you work with and the positive feelings (excitement/joy/hope) about what you can achieve as a teacher when scaffolding works well (e.g. you might think of scaffolding as creating a ladder or bridge and encouraging/inviting your students to use it, or as taking a walk with them through an exciting and scary landscape and pointing out the safe and fascinating things on the way or .. . . )Share with a colleague and have a go at interpreting their expressionHow might you use this image/text when you are struggling to effectively scaffold learning?WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYSOptimismImportant aspects of emotional competence for teachers include the capacity to manage feelings, persist, handle stress and “confront failure with optimism” (Tait, 2008, p. 60). Optimism is an important ‘cognitive filter’ ( HYPERLINK "" \l "for12" Forgeard & Seligman, 2012) that influences an individual’s perception of the world and interpretation of events, which in turn influences reactions and adaptive processes. Optimism has been associated with numerous positive consequences such as higher levels of subjective well-being, fewer symptoms of depression, and use of adaptive coping strategies ( HYPERLINK "" \l "for12" Forgeard & Seligman, 2012). Teacher resilience researchers have also described optimism as an important protective factor for teacher resilience ( HYPERLINK "" \l "bel11" Beltman, Mansfield & Price, 2012; Tait, 2008) and well-being. Tyson, Roberts and Kane (2009) suggest the possibility that teachers using an optimistic thinking and resilience program (Aussie Optimism) with their students may also benefit. Their findings showed teachers involved in the program had lower levels of job related anxiety and depression.Tips: daily positive recognitions ‘What have I done well today?’ habit; failure a learning experience and step towards next success; practice challenging thought patterns and they’ll become automatic; tomorrow can start fresh/try again; surround self with positive people; look at solutions not problems; focus on things you CAN controlHumourRecent research has shown that humour can play an important role in the resilience process. E. Cameron, Fox, Anderson and C. Cameron (2010) for example found that adolescents deemed ‘at-risk’ used various forms of humour (teasing, joking, physical play, sarcasm and parody) to assist them dealing with complex socially sensitive topics and to enhance relationships with friends and family. The socioemotional roles played by humour can have a protective influence in challenging situations. In relation to teachers, Bobek (2002) identified sense of humour as one of five factors that contributes to teacher retention and Bullough (2012) argues that humour plays an important role in teacher well-being, student learning and school renewal.Bullough (2012) specifically describes two types of humour. ‘Light’ (or positive) humour is that which typically lowers tension, enhances connections and interactions between people, and is generally energizing and fun (p. 286). Light humour may be seen in jokes, puns, wit and results in mirth, amusement and positive feelings. ‘Dark’ humour on the other hand, may express discontent and resistance, and can be used to denigrade, undermine or indirectly attack others. Dark humour reflects a desire for self-protection and superiority and can be seen in sarcasm, mocking and ridicule. ‘Good’ humour, which is mostly light “helps sustain both the cognitive and relational conditions needed for getting outside of expected definitions and easy solutions … and for coping with unfavorable conditions when they seem impermeable to change” (p. 293).THE BIG PICTURE: Developing optimism and applying to your scaffolding practicesOptimismThe Three Facets of how people explain situations –Permanence (temporary vs permanent)Pervasiveness (specific vs global)Personal (internal vs external)Martin Seligman (2009) describes optimism, not as half empty/half full approach to life as a whole, but as a particular set of attitudes when facing either a setback or experiencing a success: Facing a SetbackExperiencing a SuccessOptimist thinksIt’s temporarychangeablejust this situationnot necessarily all because of methis will have a permanent impact on things I did itthis will help me in other areasPessimist thinksit’s permanentunchangeablerelates to everything I dothis is a one-offnothing to do with me/a flukewill only help me in this domainCan you identify some of your ways of thinking about things? In what ways are you optimistic and pessimistic?Fill in the following table to help you develop your understanding of the impact of optimism and pessimism on how we explain setbacks and successes. One has been completed to scaffold you . . . Optimistic ThinkingPessimistic ThinkingPermanencePervasivenessPersonalPermanencePervasivenessPersonalSetbackstemporaryspecificexternalSuccessesHumourUsing humour seems to enable teachers to reduce emotional tension and see particular situations in a different light. Humour also enables individuals to ‘reframe’ or ‘reappraise’ situations and therefore regulate their emotions. Finding the funny side and laughing with others can be a useful coping strategy in times of stress and adversity.Recent developments in neuroscience have found that particular parts of the brain are activated when children laugh and that humour can maximise learning and strengthen memories.Some Tips to using humour as a teacheruse humour with students to build relationships/ease tension; avoid sarcasm at expense of others;can use it even if not a ‘funny’ person be culturally appropriate;consider context and audienceuse it where you’re comfortable;use play – games parodies puns stories with humour for teaching contentAnd remember: laughter is good for health: it boosts immune system, released endorphins, protects heart, relaxes body for up to 45 minsHow might you use humour as a type of scaffolding (and/or engagement) for your students in class?STRATEGIESThe RADAR tool for developing OptimismIn their 2002 video, the Power of practical optimism, Conyers and Wilson, use the RADAR acronym as a tool for developing optimism.R Recognize what you’re thinking about (metacognition)A Assess the accuracy (everything we tell ourselves is not true)D Dispute the negative (That was a long time ago…That doesn’t always happen)A Add the alternatives? (What else could be true?)R Rehearse (Practice in your mind so you’re ready to beat the negative thoughts)*** Be patient with yourself!!!!SCENARIOImagine this:You have been teaching a challenging class and are gradually having more successful lessons. You put a lot of effort into scaffolding the previous lesson and it was particularly good. As the students left the room some students smiled and thanked you and your mentor teacher has given you high praise.What would you think?Use the 3 Facets (above) to imagine how the following would think: Optimist Pessimist Now imagine this: You have been teaching a challenging class and are gradually having more successful lessons. You put a lot of effort into scaffolding the previous lesson but it didn’t go as planned. The students were disengaged and didn’t stay on task. You could see your mentor teacher wasn’t impressed.What would you think?Use the 3 Facets (above) to imagine how the following would think: Optimist Pessimist What do you notice about your own thinking?TAKE HOME MESSAGEWhat is something that has intrigued you about either scaffolding or optimism today?Additional Resources and WebsitesExamples of scaffolding , M., & Segal, J. (2014). Laughter is the best medicine: The health benefits of humour and laughter. Retrieved from , L., Segal, J., & Smith, M. (2014). Fixing relationship problems with humour. Retrieved from? Hudson, P. (2014). 15 things that emotionally strong people don’t do. Retrieved from References ................
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