Welcome to the Heinemann PD Professional Learning Community Series. This month we will discuss how to tap into the power of visual memory.
“No matter what area of the curriculum, we found that clear visuals, simple language, and constant reflection on charts were the key to helping children gain independence and agency in their learning. The more we charted, the less repeating we did and more teaching was possible.”
-Kristi Mraz and Marjorie Martinelli in Smarter Charts for Math, Science and Social Studies.
How can we interact with visuals in ways that encourage students to actually use them to gain independence? In this clip with Kristine Mraz, you have the chance to see how students use a chart to set goals in their own writing, based on a chart they previously co-created.
Kristi and Marjorie’s On Demand course includes more than 20 videos to support your work with including useful charts as clear visuals for learning in all subject areas. Learn more about this 6 session, self-paced course by clicking here.
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Kristi teaches Kindergarten in the New York City Public schools. In addition to writing and teaching, she consults in schools across the country and as far away as Taiwan. She primarily supports teachers in early literacy, play, and inquiry based learning. On the off chance she has free time, you'll find Kristi reading on a couch in Brooklyn with her dog and her husband. You can follow all of her adventures on twitter @MrazKristine or on her blog: kinderconfidential.wordpress.com.