1) Make it a point to teach metacognitively. Explain to students the thinking behind your plans and decisions. Model for students the kind of thinking you want them to do with their own work.
2) Have students complete personal profiles to help him/her understand how they see their particular strengths. Graph and display results. Discuss with students how you can help everyone build their strengths and weaknesses.
3) Establish goals, guidelines, and routines for the class and assess their progress in those areas.
4) Use "windshield checks". Ask students if their windshield is clear (they understand the topic enough to move on), there's a few bugs on their windshield, or their windshield is completely muddy (they don't understand).
5. Hold goal-setting conferences with students. Look at students work, discuss strengths, and help students set goals to improve.
6. Use dialogue journals. Students can write anything they would like to tell or ask the teacher about.
7. Use teacher talk groups. Have a small group of 3 to 5 students meet and discuss with you how well they are understanding and allow them to ask questions. Students who don't want to speak up in class may open up in the small group setting.
Great list! It looks like something a good teacher could live with! 4 points
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