Question 1

Engage Students with the Personal Connection

Accepted Answer

Start by encouraging students to reflect on their personal beliefs and values in education. Ask them to consider how their own experiences shape their understanding of knowledge, much like Bonaventure and Aquinas did in their time. You can prompt them with questions like, 'What role do you think passion or faith plays in learning?' This creates relevance and personal investment in the lesson.

Question 2

Utilize Multimedia Resources

Accepted Answer

Incorporate short video clips or animations that illustrate the lives of Bonaventure and Aquinas. Visual content can help students better understand their philosophies in a memorable way. Conclude with a discussion, asking, 'How did these scholars’ backgrounds influence their ideas?' This will enhance understanding and keep students engaged.

Question 3

Incorporate Role Playing into Socratic Discussion

Accepted Answer

Instead of a traditional discussion, assign students to role-play as Bonaventure or Aquinas during the Socratic discussion inquiry. This immersive experience encourages them to defend their assigned philosopher's view, promoting deeper understanding of their arguments and creating a lively classroom atmosphere.

Question 4

Differentiate Tasks Using Graphic Organizers

Accepted Answer

For the Comparative Philosophical Frameworks table, provide a pre-filled example or a partially filled organizer to scaffold the task for students who may struggle with organizing information. This will help those learners make connections without feeling overwhelmed.

Question 5

Use Voting or Polling on Institutional Culture Predictions

Accepted Answer

For the Predicting Institutional Culture activity, consider using a quick anonymous polling tool (like Kahoot or Poll Everywhere) to gather student predictions on how philosophical frameworks might impact university culture. This interactive approach encourages participation and sparks discussion while allowing quieter students to share their thoughts.

Question 6

Foster Collaborative Learning with Think-Pair-Share

Accepted Answer

Before the Turn-and-Talk, implement a Think-Pair-Share strategy to allow students time to develop their thoughts individually, followed by sharing with a partner before sharing with the whole class. This structure provides a supportive environment for students to articulate their ideas.

Question 7

Connect Historical Content to Current Events

Accepted Answer

Introduce the Challenge: Modern Application by first discussing current educational debates (e.g., online learning vs. classroom interaction). Ask students to share which philosophical underpinnings (logic vs. spirit) they see reflected in those debates, making their learning relevant to today’s context.

Question 8

Encourage Reflection through Journaling

Accepted Answer

After the lesson, prompt students to journal their thoughts about which philosopher’s teachings resonate more with them personally and why. This not only reinforces learning but also allows for a quieter reflection time that can be essential for some students' processing.

Question 9

Implement Peer Review for CER Frames

Accepted Answer

Have students exchange their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) Frames in pairs for peer review. They can provide feedback on clarity and depth, promoting an environment of cooperative learning and critical thinking.

Question 10

Simplify Key Terms with Word Walls

Accepted Answer

Create a word wall with key terms such as 'Scholasticism,' 'Mystical Illumination,' and 'Academic Freedom.' Refer to these terms throughout the lesson to anchor understanding and encourage students to incorporate them into their discussions.

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