Module+4+Activity+1+Part+2

Scaffolding Reading About Recognition Networks

When you are ready, download the article on Recognition Networks. @http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter2_3.cfm

The document will open on a new page on your desk top. Follow these steps to complete this activity:
 * 1) Make groups of 4 participants.
 * 2) Assign one quote to each member of the group.
 * 3) Read the quote. Find your quote in the article.
 * 4) Read the information in the article around your quote. Write what you think is the meaning of your quote and its implications for teaching and learning in the discussion area. Identify your quote by the number on the quote paper.

After reading the information around the quote and thinking about the meaning of the quote and its implications for implications for teaching and learning, share your findings with the group. Each member of the group will take a turn reading their quote, explaining its meaning, and then sharing their thoughts on its implications for teaching and learning.

Answer the following questions on your Notes and Reflection Sheet.
 * 1) How can we use an understanding of recognition networks in planning science lessons?
 * 2) How did using the discussion area help this process?