I created the map in Google Docs. I started with a template and I have used colour coding and comment sticky notes to draw links between the general capabilities, the guidelines for productive pedagogy and high and low level pedagogy. I think that the colour codes are interesting because they illustrate patterns of different general capabilities relating more closely to different parts of the productive pedagogy. For example literacy and numeracy have mostly low level (blue) links while ICT capability and personal and social capability have mostly high level (red) links. Also, some of the productive pedagogy links more frequently than others.
I was surprised how much linked with 7. (socially supportive, engaging and values cultural knowledge) & 8. (supportive of the development of active citizenship, and strong group identity).
I did not link 3. (supporting students in knowing how they learn best) and 5. (relevant to students, and connects to their background knowledge). I don't know why this is, but I wonder if I missed something?
There are only two or three links to 6. (supports learning that is owned, controlled and managed by students themselves) which are in the critical and creative thinking general capability.
In the window below I have embedded my google doc Pedagogy Map. If you wish to see the full document you need to right click and choose 'This Frame' from the menu and then 'Open Frame in New Tab'.
I found this quick video to help my embed the google doc into my Blog.
I can see how this approach is an example of problem based learning and is helping me to engage with the general capabilities of the Australian Curriculum for my learning area. I also have choice in how I create the task and this is enabling self direction in my own learning (also a good characteristic of a productive pedagogy). I don't think it is yet authentic learning because it is a desk-top based analysis at this stage. If I was having to go out into the community or the school to research these ideas and come to a group understanding which would be eventually published as part of the Australian Curriculum, then this would be authentic for me. However, what I suggest is not possible to achieve because I am not an expert teacher, I and my peers are just humble pre-service teachers and we all have our L plates on.
What are your thoughts?
Hi Judith,
ReplyDeleteAs you know I am a tech idiot! I right clicked on your Pedagogy Map and didn't get the option 'This Frame'. But to be honest I had the same problem looking at students spreadsheets back in topic 2 so I'm sure it's just me.
I still managed to scroll the tiny box and saw your nice header and colour coding. I think the colour coding is brilliant. It makes it easy and clear to understand and far more pleasurable reading! I realise I need to get a bit more creative with this task, I've only done a simple spreadsheet. I would love it if you could access mine (suzyreflects.weebly.com) and offer any thoughts. I know we're all busy so just brief. In the meantime I will have a think on how I can incorporate your colour coding.