Assignment:
Referring back to the videos, articles, etc. that you read/watched about VTS, discuss the implications and use in your classroom of implementing and using VTS. Add at least one website link, with a brief description about it, that demonstrates a way to use VTS in a classroom. Respond to 2 other participants.
I thought that this website does a great job of explaining a good introduction to VTS and how it works in the classroom. I also liked how they made the connections to parts of the core curriculum. I noticed there was a very safe space about talking about subjects that can sometime be avoided. The kids seemed free to share and discussed why they thought certain things about different types of people. I also think the video showed how well VTS can reach all different types of students. It can specifically build confidence in students who might struggle with written expression. I feel that VTS would be very helpful for ESL learners and just allows more open ended questions, which quality educators are consistently looking for.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/teaching_visual_thinking_strategies.shtmlThis was another website that was helpful for a first time VTS user. It has a good simple layout for what VTS. I like how they keep it simple. Implementing certain strategies can be challenging because of there details and specifics. VTS seems to be something that I could implement very soon. The website also provides some images that could be used. The addition to VTS in the classroom can really all students have a voice and raise their interest and participation.
http://vtsweb.org/year-1-lesson-1
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