Hello, The reflections for the next week come from the Why didn't I learn this
in College? Book We are on chapter 4. Active
Learning. What kind of Active Learning strategies do you use in the
classroom? What have you observed your teacher use? What seems to be
effective? How do you use active learning strategies? What
does it mean to you?
Page 66-67 gives some examples of
how they are used. Do you think about applying/utilizing these when
you’re planning your lessons? Try to really examine how you
plan your instruction. Do you utilize these best practice
strategies?
Look at the quote on Page 65. WOW!!!!!
“ No matter how well planned, how interesting, stimulating, colorful or
relevant the lesson, if the teacher does all the interacting with the material,
the teacher’s not the student’s brain will grow.”” Pat Wolfe
Comment on this topic for your reflection this next week.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Creating a Culture for Learning
Hello Student Teachers:
Your text, "Why didn't I learn this in College?", is organized around the big question "What do schools look like when they are organized around the commitment to the achievement of high standards by all students?" That is a powerful question. That is the type of question that transforms schools and children. It is a question that I myself am grabbling with in terms of the college experience.
This is a quote from the author on how we move to forming a picture of what those type of schools should look like.
“A focus on building a positive and productive learning environment rather than an environment based on compliance and control seems to be an important first step."
"F. J. McDonald wrote in 1980 that teachers within the first six months of their teaching experience adopt a teaching style that will be the basis of their decision-making throughout their careers. If beginning with chapter one and marching through a text, focusing on compliance and control, or activity-driven decisions frame that style, we will never reach our goal of high achievement for all students. It is, therefore, essential that we "begin with the end in mind" and provide guidance for those new to our profession as they learn to do the same with their learners."
The Book , "Why didn't I learn this in College" provides an excellent summary of the practices that you have learned through out your years here at Etown. The first area to address is creating a culture for learning ( Danielson Domain 2, Rutherord Chap. 2).
Blog Entry 2 is based on Rutherford Chapter 2
Reflection: How are you trying to create a positive learning environment in your classroom? What are you doing to create a culture of learning?
Your text, "Why didn't I learn this in College?", is organized around the big question "What do schools look like when they are organized around the commitment to the achievement of high standards by all students?" That is a powerful question. That is the type of question that transforms schools and children. It is a question that I myself am grabbling with in terms of the college experience.
This is a quote from the author on how we move to forming a picture of what those type of schools should look like.
“A focus on building a positive and productive learning environment rather than an environment based on compliance and control seems to be an important first step."
"F. J. McDonald wrote in 1980 that teachers within the first six months of their teaching experience adopt a teaching style that will be the basis of their decision-making throughout their careers. If beginning with chapter one and marching through a text, focusing on compliance and control, or activity-driven decisions frame that style, we will never reach our goal of high achievement for all students. It is, therefore, essential that we "begin with the end in mind" and provide guidance for those new to our profession as they learn to do the same with their learners."
The Book , "Why didn't I learn this in College" provides an excellent summary of the practices that you have learned through out your years here at Etown. The first area to address is creating a culture for learning ( Danielson Domain 2, Rutherord Chap. 2).
Blog Entry 2 is based on Rutherford Chapter 2
Reflection: How are you trying to create a positive learning environment in your classroom? What are you doing to create a culture of learning?
Expectations
Expectations
Hello teachers,
Welcome to seminar and your class blog. You have had a few days to get adjusted to your teacher, children and school. I'm sure you are starting to settle in to the routines and expectations. Hopefully you are still enjoying your placements as much as you were after the first day!
A few things for you to think about:
1. How is student teaching just what you expected?
2. How is student teaching NOT what you expected?
Also...
3. Any ideas for issues, etc. that you'd like us to cover in class? Remember, this is your class, so be sure to make suggestions to get the most from it!
See you later. Dr. Blouch
Hello teachers,
Welcome to seminar and your class blog. You have had a few days to get adjusted to your teacher, children and school. I'm sure you are starting to settle in to the routines and expectations. Hopefully you are still enjoying your placements as much as you were after the first day!
A few things for you to think about:
1. How is student teaching just what you expected?
2. How is student teaching NOT what you expected?
Also...
3. Any ideas for issues, etc. that you'd like us to cover in class? Remember, this is your class, so be sure to make suggestions to get the most from it!
See you later. Dr. Blouch
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