I have learned alot throught this class, as well as my field experience. There are a few things that I feel are the most important, and will be the most beneficial.
One thing that I learned that I think is important, is the roles of teachers, and how many roles they have to play or cover. A teacher isn't just someone who goes and teaches material, and then is done for the day. They have alot to do, put alot of time in, and do a whole lot more then just teach.
Another thing I learned that I think is important is recognizing that all students are different. They all learn differently, and it's important to recognize that, and have different teaching styles and methods.
I have really enjoyed this course, and I have loved getting my field hours. It has been a great experience and I have been very priveledged to be with a great teacher who has taught me alot. She has shown me through example the kind of teacher that I hope to one day be!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Blog #7, 4/13/12
I think that the classroom that I am getting my field hours is very organized, and I think the the rules are clear to each student! One thing that I really like is the teacher has all of the rules of the class room, as well as the school rules posted on posters and hanging up in the class room. If the students ever need a reminder. the teacher tells them to review the rules poster.
Another thing that I really like, and that helps gets students attention is whenever the class is a little off task, or working in groups and the teacher needs everyones attention then she yells 1, 2, eye on me, and then the class repeats back 1, 2, eyes on you, and that usually gets everyones attention and quites the class down.
Another great thing is when one student is being very on task, or following directions really well, the teacher will point it out to the class. It makes that one student feel good, and helps the others to have an example, and reminds them of how they should all be acting!
Another thing that I really like, and that helps gets students attention is whenever the class is a little off task, or working in groups and the teacher needs everyones attention then she yells 1, 2, eye on me, and then the class repeats back 1, 2, eyes on you, and that usually gets everyones attention and quites the class down.
Another great thing is when one student is being very on task, or following directions really well, the teacher will point it out to the class. It makes that one student feel good, and helps the others to have an example, and reminds them of how they should all be acting!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Blog #6, 4/4/2012
This topic is a perfect topic for me to write about. The teacher I am working with in my field hours is SO great at actively engaging the students. That is one reason why I enjoy her so much! There are many many different things that she does to actively engage the class. One thing that I really like are tokens. The students have opportunities to earn tokens each day, and turn them in for prizes. The students try to be on very good behavior, write neatly, listen well, etc. so that they can earn tokens. If they are working in groups or tables, then their group or table will often have a chance to earn the tokens, so they are encouraging each other to be good or do well so that the whole group can earn one! If the class or a student is acting up, the teacher can threaten that they won't get tokens or she will take tokens away, and that whips them right back in to shape, usually :)
Another way the teacher actively involves the class, is during writing. They have journals that they write in each day, and she picks a student to go to the front of the class and share their journal entry on the overhead. It's so fun for the students to be in front of the class, and share their work!
One more thing the class did that had everyone very involved was plays. The class was split into groups and each given a script. Each student had to memorize their part, and the teacher brought a bunch of different paper and feathers and things so that they could put together costumes! The class loved it, and it was a very actively engaging activity!
Another way the teacher actively involves the class, is during writing. They have journals that they write in each day, and she picks a student to go to the front of the class and share their journal entry on the overhead. It's so fun for the students to be in front of the class, and share their work!
One more thing the class did that had everyone very involved was plays. The class was split into groups and each given a script. Each student had to memorize their part, and the teacher brought a bunch of different paper and feathers and things so that they could put together costumes! The class loved it, and it was a very actively engaging activity!
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