Learning+Logs

Rationale:
I would use this strategy because I want my students to be able to communicate in their own language about what they are learning and what concerns that they may have. I also have a lot of students who really want extra help but have a hard time communicating this to the teacher because of fear of the other students.

Course:
Algebra– The entire year. This strategy is implemented with ninth and tenth grade Algebra students who need to be able to communicate through writing.

Diverse learners:
This strategy would mostly benefit the visual learner because they would be able to write what they are thinking.

Procedure:
1. The teacher would regularly ask the students to write in their learning logs. 2. The teacher would communicate that the students would write without fear of making errors. 3. This would be best used as an exit lesson.

Potential Issues:
A problem that might occur is that a teacher may make judgmental comments when a student communicates their lack of understanding. It is important that the teacher earns the students' trust that the learning log can be valuable.

Materials:
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