Significant Learning – Unpacking the Most Impactful Tools

APPROACH:

  • An approach can be described as how a teacher addresses the process of teaching and learning.
  •  It essentially comprises a broad, theoretical framework that sets the general direction of an entire learning journey.
  • is an enlightened viewpoint toward teaching. It provides philosophy to the whole process of instruction

Examples:

  • Teaching Through Problem Solving
  • Building a Thinking Classroom
  • Reading Workshop
  • Writing Workshop
  • Balanced Literacy

PRACTICE:

A practice, on the other hand, is a more specific means through which the teaching approach can be executed

Example:

STRATEGY:

  • Is a specific technique used to accomplish a specific educational objective
  • Is for a very specific purpose, which limits is use daily.

Examples: