1. Give an example of a "community of practice" in which you are currently participating in.
Bible studies on Sunday and Friday nights. We share insights and opinions as we learn the scripture. Having others there to share and give insight really helps the learning experience. It is great to have study time on your own but it is also crucial to share with others and to hear what others are learning and experiencing.
2.Why is the term "community" better defined in relation to spaces rather than groups of people?
Space might be better to find people who are sharing the same environments and experiences. Just picking random groups won't guarantee that the people are coming from the same community, culture, experience, etc.
3. What is a "generator"? What is it's counterpart in school?
Helps identify what a space is. Students know what environment or subject they are in based on generators. Counterparts are things that go along with certain environments and subjects.
4. What is a "content organizer"? What is it's counterpart in school?
Information that goes along and is organized in that context. The knowledge students gain in all different ways is organized together to help sequential learning.
5. What is a "portal"? What is it's counterpart in school?
Interactions to generators. Can be accomplished in many ways in school such as activities, science labs, group work, teacher collaboration, etc.
6. What do people have an "affinity" for in an "affinity space"? How does this inform your understanding of good teaching?
People have affinites to things they enjoy and have passion for. Or things they know will help them in the future or help them accomplish current goals. Our teaching should always be useful to students in the real world for their future and current goals. We should be doing things that students can experience and enjoy so they can develop a passion for certain subjects or topics.
7. How do "affinity spaces" support inclusive classrooms? Choose two characteristics below to make connections between "affinity spaces" and inclusive classrooms.
It helps develop a sense of community by allowing students to engage in experiential learning. Students who work together and solve problems together will share a common bond and experience that will help build community and friendship. Students as partners is another characteristic used in affinty spaces as students appreciate and understand when teachers care about their future and know that the teachers are trying to make the learning experience enjoyable and exciting.
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