Growing up, since the age of 8, I have always wanted to be a dental hygienist. It wasn’t something I felt passionate about, but I kind of liked teeth and my mother said I should do it, so I went for it. I got straight A’s in the classes for the dental hygiene program and did not get into the program. I decided that it wasn’t meant to be and I should be doing something that I personally chose to do. Being a teacher was something I always thought about, but public speaking was my greatest fear, so…
Teachers Sometimes researching a career is a difficult thing to do. My career topic that I researched is a teacher. I have always loved helping little kids do things. I want them to grow up and realize that I had helped them get through these types of things. I researched this career because I work with my little sister and help her do her homework. Another reason is because I love watching the kids progress every day. After researching the career of a teacher, I have decided to pursue this…
There are certain research based strategies teachers use to help provide students with the best education and help make sure their students succeed. Below are 5 examples of these strategies teachers use: 1. Begin a lesson with a short review of previous learning: Daily review can strengthen previous learning and can lead to fluent recall. The most effective teachers in the studies of classroom instruction understood the importance of practice, and they began their lessons with a five- to…
that she is feeling more confident in that role and we have met and chatted before I see that only growing. Kenny has taken the skills we have learned about in class and has made them her own, for example, she utilized smart goals to challenge me to plan ahead and envision success which was useful. Keni also obviously put in a lot of energy into learning and implementing other helping skills like effective use of minimal encouragers and reflecting affect. These also helped me feel more at ease.…
I got to see the class read a book about a teen who was African-American who had many trials and tribulations. It seemed very apparent Ms. Tranch choose this book for a purpose; for students to pay attention and be present within each lesson. Her plan had worked! I saw students not only following along, but also volunteer to read, ask questions, answer the questions with exquisite answers that went beyond what was asked. Culturally responsive teaching helps students connect and better understand…
and when teachers should intervene went well. During my discussion, the individuals in my group were very helpful in sharing their thoughts and ideas. For the most part, my discussion flowed in the way I intended. There was a bit of variance from my plan when my group members wanted to share their experience or their understanding of the situation, however this was beneficial to me as it assisted in presenting support for what I found, on when teachers should or should not intervene. Everyone in…
Shapes and Patterns Standards: SOL 1.4 The student will create art work inspired by stories or poems, ideas, and themes. SOL 1.5 The student will create art from real and imaginary sources of inspiration. SOL 1.7 The student will identify and use the following in works of art: c) shape- geometric, organic d) pattern- alternating, repeating Taken from the VA First Grade Curriculum Framework found at:…
the lesson was meaningful and enjoyable and what part of lesson was better or worse. In addition, some students may offer key points on specific activities which were too long or short or not enjoyable. This feedback would definitely help the teacher plan accordingly in the future. By having in mind what students have said in the feedback form. • The learners may feel motivated to have the opportunity to give feedback on the teaching /lesson. They may feel more part of the process and will be…
the practicum is so designed that collaboration and feedback possibilities are scheduled on a daily basis where the Associate Teacher and the student teacher discuss lesson planning, classroom management and teaching practice. I have been placed Ryde Secondary College that partially selective high school that mean mathematics classes is operating in two different categories such as selective classes and normal classes that is consists of local students who lives in their catchment areas and…
1) Review your notes/answers from the midterm exam. Below, list and explain the 10 most important takeaways for you from reading these two articles. (10 pts) My 10 most important takeaways from the readings are the following: 1-6 Ecology of the gym The overall interaction between the vectors, when they match and when they differ The best way to describe the difference between the primary and secondary vector is comparing them to an orchestra performance; with the primary vector as the…