Does Kaplan's method work?

11-25-2008, 07:32 AM
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In my experience with the Kaplan method, she links an idea with a non-linguistic representation. This is one of Marzano's best instructional practices as non-linguistic representation improves learning by 27%.
The icons generate ideas because they get kids engaged in the thinking as they role play characters represented by the icons, then in playing out these characters they are more engaged in the thinking process, more likely to tap personal experience, and become involved in the process.
Try it, but wade in slowly because there are lots of icons, and I know not all of them are needed.
Good Luck!
SM
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