Handouts are available below.

Big Idea

Have you ever needed your students to come to class having done a little bit of research ahead of time – perhaps for a debate on genetics or for sharing on a tough topic? Recently, I used something called the HEAR method with my students, and I was surprised that almost all my students had something meaningful to bring to our discussion. And, our discussion was diverse because students drew from a variety of sources.

Episode Notes

Here are a few big ideas from the video:

1. For any given topic, some students know a whole bunch already while others don’t even know the basics yet. Thus, in doing some initial research on a topic, a beginner learner may rely on general videos and websites that provided basic knowledge, while a more proficient or advanced learner may look to podcasts, books, or more specific videos from experts.
2. In the HEAR method, when comes to research for a given topic, I allow students to use any form of credible resource – text, video, podcast, website, etc. This allows students to jump into a topic through any entry point they feel comfortable.
3. But, for resource that students choose, they need to…
   • Highlight something that jumped out at them – that really made them think or stood out;
   • Explain what the quote means – give it some context;
   • Apply what the quote to their own lives;
   •  Respond to what they learned – for example, write a call-to-action.

Resource

Handout(s): Ep105 Handout – HEAR – a framework to help Diverse Learners do Meaningful Research

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