Gallery Walk
Katelin Fesyk MAED with Emphasis in Trauma and Resilience Concordia University, Saint Paul CI525: Innovations in Learning and Teaching Professor: Corri Gilbertson February 14th, 2026
Mindfulness
Primacy/Recency
Competency Based Learning
Personalized Learning
Closing Statement
References
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Standards Based Grading
Metacognition
Problem Solving
Differentation
Project Based Learing
Inclusion
Inclusion
An inclusive classroom is a learning environment where all students—regardless of background, identity, or ability—feel valued, respected, and supported. It uses culturally responsive and differentiated teaching practices to ensure every student can access learning, feel a sense of belonging, and succeed academically and socially.
Project Based Learning
Contextualize your topic
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional approach where students learn by actively exploring and responding to a real-world problem, question, or challenge. Instead of completing a project at the end of a unit, the project itself drives the learning and helps students develop knowledge and skills over time. Students engage in inquiry, collaboration, and reflection, while the teacher acts as a facilitator guiding the learning process.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing len ( Greatergood, 2026). This helps to develop self-regulation, manage stress and improve focus, all of which are essential in education.
Metacognition
Metacognition is the process of planning, monitoring, and evaluating one’s own learning. It helps students become more independent and effective learners by encouraging reflection, goal-setting, and strategic thinking. Teaching these skills improves engagement, confidence, and academic success.
Problem Solving
Problem solving is the process of identifying a challenge or question, analyzing it, and figuring out the best way to address it. It goes beyond following simple steps—it requires critical thinking, creativity, and careful decision-making. Effective problem solving often involves breaking the problem into smaller parts, considering multiple solutions, testing them, and reflecting on the results to see what works best. This skill helps students not only succeed in school tasks but also handle real-world challenges with confidence and flexibility.
Competency Based Learning
Competency-based learning is an educational approach that centers on students demonstrating mastery of specific learning outcomes before progressing, rather than moving forward based on seat time or traditional timelines. In this model, learners advance at their own pace as they prove their competencies, making the focus more on observable skills and mastery than on simply completing content.
Standards-Based Grading
Standards-Based Grading is a way of grading that focuses on what students actually know and can do, instead of giving one overall grade. Students are assessed on specific skills or learning goals and rated by their level of mastery, like “meets standard” or “needs improvement.” It separates academic learning from behavior or effort, so grades reflect true understanding. This system helps students see what they’ve mastered and what they need to work on, encouraging growth over time.
Differentiation
Differentiating instruction involves making proactive adjustments to what students learn (content), how they learn (process), and how they demonstrate what they learn (product), based on students’ individual and shared characteristics(Hockett, 2018)
Personalized Learning
Personalized learning tailors instruction to each student’s strengths, needs, interests, and pace rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. It uses data and often technology to adjust content and support while giving students more ownership of their learning. The goal is to increase engagement and ensure every student reaches mastery.
Primacy-Recency
The Primacy/Recency Effect describes how people tend to remember information best at the beginning (primacy) and at the end (recency)of a learning session, while material in the middle is often forgotten. This suggests that educators should strategically plan lessons carefully, considering when and how key information or tasks are presented to maximize retention.
Discussion Starter
Problem Solving
Why are problem-solving skills important for both academic and real-world success? Describe a strategy or approach you could use to solve a challenging problem in the classroom or daily life.
Discussion Starter
Differentiating
As an educator, what are the benefits and possible limitations of differentiations? Can you give an example of how you might differentiate in the classroom?
Discussion Starter
Personalized Learning
How could you use differentiation in your classroom to support students with varying abilities, interests, and learning styles? Can you share an example of a strategy or activity that would be adapted for different learners?
Discussion Starter
Mindfulness
How can incorporating mindfulness practices into the classroom benefit both students and teachers? Choose one mindfulness strategy (e.g., mindful breathing, movement, or reflection) and explain how you would implement it in a lesson.
Discussion Starter
Inclusion
Why is creating an inclusive classroom important for student success? Describe at least two strategies teachers can use to foster inclusion and explain how these strategies support both academic achievement and a sense of belonging.
Discussion Starter
Competency Based Learning
How could competency-based learning benefit students compared to traditional time-based approaches? Describe one way teachers might assess mastery of a skill or concept in this model. How might this approach help students take more ownership of their learning?
Discussion Starter
Project Based Learning
What are the benefits and potential challenges of implementing Project-Based Learning in the classroom? How does PBL support deeper understanding and skill development compared to traditional instruction?
Discussion Starter
Primacy-Recencey Effect
How do you think educators can best structure their lessons based on the primacy/recency effect? What strategies might you use when planning to account for this?
Discussion Starter
Metacognition
Why is metacognition important for student growth and academic success? Describe one strategy that teachers can use to promote metacognitive skills.
Closing Statement
My program's essential question is, in light of what is known about how children learn, how shall professional educators best promote resilience and recovery for the children and families who have experienced traumatic events? As educators, we can promote resilience using many of the techniques and methodologies as shown in my gallery walk. We must create educational experiences that are individualized, culturally responsive, and informed by an understanding of how trauma affects the brain and learning. By integrating mindfulness, problem-solving, differentiation, and inclusive practices, educators can foster safe and supportive environments that promote both healing and growth. Building strong partnerships with families and honouring each child’s unique experiences further strengthens this approach. Ultimately, when educators combine knowledge, empathy, and intentional strategies, they empower students not only to recover but to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Gallery Walk
Katelin Fesyk MAED with Emphasis in Trauma and Resilience Concordia University, Saint Paul CI525: Innovations in Learning and Teaching Professor: Corri Gilbertson February 14th, 2026
Mindfulness
Primacy/Recency
Competency Based Learning
Personalized Learning
Closing Statement
References
Images Creates with Canva
Standards Based Grading
Metacognition
Problem Solving
Differentation
Project Based Learing
Inclusion
Inclusion
An inclusive classroom is a learning environment where all students—regardless of background, identity, or ability—feel valued, respected, and supported. It uses culturally responsive and differentiated teaching practices to ensure every student can access learning, feel a sense of belonging, and succeed academically and socially.
Project Based Learning
Contextualize your topic
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional approach where students learn by actively exploring and responding to a real-world problem, question, or challenge. Instead of completing a project at the end of a unit, the project itself drives the learning and helps students develop knowledge and skills over time. Students engage in inquiry, collaboration, and reflection, while the teacher acts as a facilitator guiding the learning process.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing len ( Greatergood, 2026). This helps to develop self-regulation, manage stress and improve focus, all of which are essential in education.
Metacognition
Metacognition is the process of planning, monitoring, and evaluating one’s own learning. It helps students become more independent and effective learners by encouraging reflection, goal-setting, and strategic thinking. Teaching these skills improves engagement, confidence, and academic success.
Problem Solving
Problem solving is the process of identifying a challenge or question, analyzing it, and figuring out the best way to address it. It goes beyond following simple steps—it requires critical thinking, creativity, and careful decision-making. Effective problem solving often involves breaking the problem into smaller parts, considering multiple solutions, testing them, and reflecting on the results to see what works best. This skill helps students not only succeed in school tasks but also handle real-world challenges with confidence and flexibility.
Competency Based Learning
Competency-based learning is an educational approach that centers on students demonstrating mastery of specific learning outcomes before progressing, rather than moving forward based on seat time or traditional timelines. In this model, learners advance at their own pace as they prove their competencies, making the focus more on observable skills and mastery than on simply completing content.
Standards-Based Grading
Standards-Based Grading is a way of grading that focuses on what students actually know and can do, instead of giving one overall grade. Students are assessed on specific skills or learning goals and rated by their level of mastery, like “meets standard” or “needs improvement.” It separates academic learning from behavior or effort, so grades reflect true understanding. This system helps students see what they’ve mastered and what they need to work on, encouraging growth over time.
Differentiation
Differentiating instruction involves making proactive adjustments to what students learn (content), how they learn (process), and how they demonstrate what they learn (product), based on students’ individual and shared characteristics(Hockett, 2018)
Personalized Learning
Personalized learning tailors instruction to each student’s strengths, needs, interests, and pace rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. It uses data and often technology to adjust content and support while giving students more ownership of their learning. The goal is to increase engagement and ensure every student reaches mastery.
Primacy-Recency
The Primacy/Recency Effect describes how people tend to remember information best at the beginning (primacy) and at the end (recency)of a learning session, while material in the middle is often forgotten. This suggests that educators should strategically plan lessons carefully, considering when and how key information or tasks are presented to maximize retention.
Discussion Starter
Problem Solving
Why are problem-solving skills important for both academic and real-world success? Describe a strategy or approach you could use to solve a challenging problem in the classroom or daily life.
Discussion Starter
Differentiating
As an educator, what are the benefits and possible limitations of differentiations? Can you give an example of how you might differentiate in the classroom?
Discussion Starter
Personalized Learning
How could you use differentiation in your classroom to support students with varying abilities, interests, and learning styles? Can you share an example of a strategy or activity that would be adapted for different learners?
Discussion Starter
Mindfulness
How can incorporating mindfulness practices into the classroom benefit both students and teachers? Choose one mindfulness strategy (e.g., mindful breathing, movement, or reflection) and explain how you would implement it in a lesson.
Discussion Starter
Inclusion
Why is creating an inclusive classroom important for student success? Describe at least two strategies teachers can use to foster inclusion and explain how these strategies support both academic achievement and a sense of belonging.
Discussion Starter
Competency Based Learning
How could competency-based learning benefit students compared to traditional time-based approaches? Describe one way teachers might assess mastery of a skill or concept in this model. How might this approach help students take more ownership of their learning?
Discussion Starter
Project Based Learning
What are the benefits and potential challenges of implementing Project-Based Learning in the classroom? How does PBL support deeper understanding and skill development compared to traditional instruction?
Discussion Starter
Primacy-Recencey Effect
How do you think educators can best structure their lessons based on the primacy/recency effect? What strategies might you use when planning to account for this?
Discussion Starter
Metacognition
Why is metacognition important for student growth and academic success? Describe one strategy that teachers can use to promote metacognitive skills.
Closing Statement
My program's essential question is, in light of what is known about how children learn, how shall professional educators best promote resilience and recovery for the children and families who have experienced traumatic events? As educators, we can promote resilience using many of the techniques and methodologies as shown in my gallery walk. We must create educational experiences that are individualized, culturally responsive, and informed by an understanding of how trauma affects the brain and learning. By integrating mindfulness, problem-solving, differentiation, and inclusive practices, educators can foster safe and supportive environments that promote both healing and growth. Building strong partnerships with families and honouring each child’s unique experiences further strengthens this approach. Ultimately, when educators combine knowledge, empathy, and intentional strategies, they empower students not only to recover but to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.