During this time, children’s will apply the concepts of conservation and classification to solve problems. Piaget considered the concrete operational stage a major turning point in the child’s development stage because it marks the beginning of logical or operational thought. (Simplypsychology.org) At this time, Students should be able to apply AVID strategies to their learning. In writing (W), Students should begin to take Cornell notes in all of their core and rigorous classes. This will ensure that the students are taking good notes and are aiming to do well on their test. AVID ensures that students get time to study and prepare themselves by utilizing their notes and bringing them to tutorials. “AVID helps because weekly tutorials help me grasp academic concepts better and the program has taught me to be organized”. (Rodriguez) “I now understand all the big ideas of every subject I am studying, I have also learned the importance of my classes and how they might impact my future” said Rodriguez. Therefore, AVID helps students be successful and it would be beneficial if AVID was introduced at an early …show more content…
In inquiry, students should be applying higher order thinking questions and should be able to utilize them on their homework assignments. Students get tired of hearing the same thing over and over, but if students are introduced to inquiry, then they will start to engage more in their learning and it will encourage them to build their knowledge through exploration and experience. “Inquiry methods encompasses most of the learning process, from the way in which students construct meaning, to the way students derive and ask questions”. (Forst) Asking questions lead to a more understanding of the concept being taught. “According to the Canadian Education Association’s research, “teachers should guide students to develop good questions for investigation, monitor their inquiry process, and provide guidance when they encounter difficulties “. Dr. Edmunds agreed, explaining that while students receive help from others, the teachers need to guide them so that students can discover the proper knowledge. If students receive enough guidance from their teachers and peers, then they should be able to pick up those skills quick and advance to the next step in improving their ability to speak out more. When students get to middle and high school, students should be able to speak out more to the public by writing speeches and presentations because they were introduced to it at