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SMU assignment 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vicarious learning | learning by watching someone else, without direct experience |
| project learning | an in-depth study in an area of interest done independently or in small groups |
| self-directed learning | the process of gradually shifting responsibility for learning to the students through activities that engage them in increasingly complex patterns of thought |
| learner-centered or student-centered | teaching style focusing on the needs of the student |
| graphic organizer | visual overview that shows the relationship of important concepts--for example, webbing or mapping |
| advanced organizer | structure providing a preview of the upcoming lesson |
| domain | related area |
| at-risk | describes a student with a greater than usual change of having difficulty in school due to factors such as limited English proficiency, cultural diversity, poverty, race, homelessness, or teen pregnancy |
| title-1 | federally funded programs for students needing extra help |
| empathetic listening | communicating understanding of students' feelings by putting yourself in their place |
| authentic assessment or performance assessment | demonstrating a skill or solving a problem in a real-life situation |
| conflict resolution | strategies for settling disagreements |
| learning center | an area in the classroom where students can work independently at their own ability levels |
| sponge activity | a short lesson to involve students and to "soak" up time before instruction begins |
| Alternative Education Program (AEP) | a campus or district-level placement for disruptive students who have broken rules or laws |
| metacognition | ability to monitor and think about one's own thinking, learning, and remembering |