Survey Results

I have a lot of data telling me that students are very engaged during activities that involve movement, but don't have too much data telling me about student learning.  One question on the survey asked the students how well they understand the material we study in class.  57 out of the 59 surveyed, answered with "Great" or "Pretty Good."  Also, about 70% of the students surveyed said they prefer an interactive learning environment over a quiet more individual-based learning environment. 

I think overall, the majority of the students enjoy and do well in an active learning environment where they engage in many activities that incorporate movement.  There are certainly still kids that like a quiet environment where they are able to work alone at times, so I need to do a good job of balancing the types of activities I do.  I need to mix in a variety in order to reach the different learning styles if all students. 

I am pretty happy with what has transpired in my class.  I think the kids have enjoyed the activities we do in class and I truly think a high percentage of them have a strong understanding of the material.  It could just be the group of kids I have, but the class average on the last quiz and test I gave was the highest I remember in my 6 years of teaching.