Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Front loading
Front loading is a great way to introduce vocabulary, review, or assess a students knowledge depending on the grade level. An example of when I would use front loading for a lesson would be at the beginning of a math lesson to introduce new terms. I would use the Frayer model for some younger classes because I think seeing examples and non examples is a good way for the students at lower grade levels to understand differences. The reason I chose a math lesson is because students sometimes struggle with math terminology before having it introduced to them and if they can be introduced before having to try and figure it out on their own on their homework they may do better getting some practice with the terms. An example of the Frayer model: You put the word in the middle of the half sized piece of paper. Then put four squares surrounding it. In each square there will be something new to list.One box with be a definition, the second is characteristics, then examples, and lastly is the non examples. This is a good way to introduce a new word for math because the examples and non examples could help student on their future homework.
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Math is a good class to do this with because there are going to be terms that they students will need to know to be able to do math. It can be difficult and to do this before each lesson that has new words will make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteI too feel that the Freyer Model is a good tool to use. Students need background info to start a new lesson, especially learning vocab.
ReplyDeleteMath terms can definitely be difficult for students, especially once you get into the algebra and geometry. I also like the Frayer model a lot, it is easy to make, easy to comprehend, you can make it visually appealing and as complex or simple as you need.
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