We Learn . . . William Glasser

2. We Learn . . . William Glasser • 10% of what we read. • 20% of what we hear. • 30% of what we see. • 50% of what we both see and hear. • 70% of what is discussed with others. • 80% of what we experience personally. • 95% of what we teach to someone.

3. Warm-ups for First Classes • The People Search • Autobiography • Clock • Agree/Disagree • K-W-L • Other

4. Using the Jigsaw Method • When: • A large degree of text needs to be covered in a short time; • Engaged learning of the entire group is the goal; • Other

5. Using the Jigsaw Method • How: • Assign Cooperative Groups; • Break up text selections; • Assign a section to each group; • Group becomes responsible for “teaching” their section to the whole class using graphic organizers, visuals, variety of multiple intelligence engagement, etc.

9. How to Teach Graphic Organizers . . . • Model in whole class • Allow students to practice in small groups • Ask individual students to complete one; • Encourage students to create original picture organizers • Encourage students to use organizers when presenting material to the whole group.

10. Using the K - W - L What I Know … Want to Know What I Learned