coverage and uncoverage

Uncoverage

Uncoverage is a term used to describe a student-centered pedagogy in which students are urged to learn through hands-on activities and the resolution of open-ended questions designed into the course material to highlight and strengthen their comprehension of the themes. It is necessary to change the classroom environment from one that is teacher-centered to one that is student-centered in order to provide learning activities that encourage coverage. The next paragraph discusses the actions and variables I would take into account.

Selection of Key Subjects

From the course outline, I would select the key subjects and then refine them for the uncoverage model. These are the topics that often take plenty of time to cover and using the student-oriented approach shall help students delve deep into the topics and enhance their learning.

Encouraging Student Engagement

Additionally, I would encourage the students to ask a question in class thus preparing their brains for a student guided lecture. I would minimize the lecturing and focus on the interaction in the classroom. As a matter of fact, this is already an uncovering lesson.

Group Work and Discussions

Last but not least, I would design the class in such a manner that the students undertake most of their tasks in group forums such as focus group discussions and brainstorming sessions. These allow the students to nature their discussion skills and enhances their analytical skills (Miller, 2013).

Example of Uncoverage

An example of uncoverage from a seventh-grade history plan is where the students are asked to get in groups and answer the questions or problem that has been posed. Lesson plans have the option of students engaging in discussions with their colleagues in groups often determined by the instructors. These are often practical activities such as apprentice questions that are in line with uncoverage.

References

Miller, A. (2013, August 12). From Coverage to "Uncoverage!". Retrieved from edutopia.org: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/from-coverage-to-uncoverage-andrew-miller