In education, there are many different types of learners. There are fast learners, slow learners, moderate learners, and special needs learners. With all these different types of learners, teaching can be quit difficult. So the question, "How do we meet the needs of all students?" is asked.
One way is Inclusion.. which places students with disabilities in regular classrooms. I think this is a god thing because students with disabilities shouldn't be isolated in a classroom, they should be able to interact in a regular classroom with students who do not have disabilities.
Providing students with the proper tools and resources helps them learn more efficient.
As a future teacher, i plan to help my students out in any way possible. I want my students to feel comfortable asking me for help and telling me when they do not understand something. If i have to stay after school for a few extra hours to help a student then i will because that is what i am there for, I realize that an hour in one class may not be enough time for a student to fully understand material.
The challenges i anticipate are that some students will not care to learn and will not want to do their work. However, i plan to make class and learning as fun and interesting as possible. I understand that lecturing can be very boring and just showing a power point and having students take notes from it can also be very boring. I anticipate that some students may have some social issues or family issues and i will try my best to work with them on those certain issues and help them.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Two different schools
The two young men in the vidoe, Jackson Langford and Cedrick Forte both attend two totally different schools. Jackson attends McLean High School in Virginia and Cedrick attends Heritage High School in Maryland. As the boys are introducing themselves and what classes they take Jackson names off his classes which are mostly "advanced" as Cedrick names off basic classes such as English, Algebra, Science, etc.. Cedrick and the people at his school have to catch buses in the subway just to get to school, which is all the way across town and is not free transportation. at Jacksons school, he explains that all the kids are motivated in just about everything they do whereas, Cedricks peers are not. As Cedrick put it, "They just don't find school interetsing anymore because they don't feel like they have the power to do anything." McLean High is a very nice school, inside and out that has an autitorium and more technology such as computers and sound systems. However, Heritage High is not as nice.. The walls look bad because they tried to cover up the grafiti with paint, but the paint color doesn't match. It is just a dull kind of learning environment. Also, at Heritage, there is a metal dictector, but Cedrick says that if it goes off they do not search the students, they just tell them to empty their pockets and walk by through. (NOT SAFE). So basically, McLean is a more safe school with a better learning atmosphere versus Heritage and it is not fare.
I feel that every school should have the same equal opportunities, equal technical equipment, equal sports activities.. Just equal everything. Except of course, if it is a private school. Private schools are far more expensive so of course they are going to have better equipment, and a better learning environment. I wish it was not like that, but people who have money to pay for their kids to go to private school would feel that it would be unfair if they did not have that option, so i guess it works both ways. Cedrick said that the teachers at his school have to buy their own supplies. If teachers do not have all the supplies they need for class because they do not have the money, then how are their students going to excel in their class? It is just sad to know that they are schools out their who have pretty much nothing, while other schools such as private schools have everything and more! It all boils down to money.. Money rules the world. If you want a better education, finer equipment, and all that, then you must have money to pay for it. Students cannot help if their family is rich or poor or in between, and that is sad because some students will either go to the most expensive/nicest school or go to the poorest school. Whether it is a regular public school, charter school, private school, or whatever.. I wish that everyone could recieve the same education, and get the same "great" high school experience.
As far as home schooling goes, i disagree and agree with it at the same time. I agree with it because some students get distracted while in a big classroom because maybe it is noisy or maybe they get bullied, so home schooling gets them away from that and their still getting an education. However, i disagree with it because some students do it just so it'll be less work and they know they can get away with more stuff if their mom is their "teacher." But whatever works best for the student.
I feel that every school should have the same equal opportunities, equal technical equipment, equal sports activities.. Just equal everything. Except of course, if it is a private school. Private schools are far more expensive so of course they are going to have better equipment, and a better learning environment. I wish it was not like that, but people who have money to pay for their kids to go to private school would feel that it would be unfair if they did not have that option, so i guess it works both ways. Cedrick said that the teachers at his school have to buy their own supplies. If teachers do not have all the supplies they need for class because they do not have the money, then how are their students going to excel in their class? It is just sad to know that they are schools out their who have pretty much nothing, while other schools such as private schools have everything and more! It all boils down to money.. Money rules the world. If you want a better education, finer equipment, and all that, then you must have money to pay for it. Students cannot help if their family is rich or poor or in between, and that is sad because some students will either go to the most expensive/nicest school or go to the poorest school. Whether it is a regular public school, charter school, private school, or whatever.. I wish that everyone could recieve the same education, and get the same "great" high school experience.
As far as home schooling goes, i disagree and agree with it at the same time. I agree with it because some students get distracted while in a big classroom because maybe it is noisy or maybe they get bullied, so home schooling gets them away from that and their still getting an education. However, i disagree with it because some students do it just so it'll be less work and they know they can get away with more stuff if their mom is their "teacher." But whatever works best for the student.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Professional Characteristics Self-Assessment Checklist
Based on the results from the Professional Characteristics Self-Assessment Checklist, i am:
As far as my strengths go, i am curteous when handling certain situations that may be touchy subjects. I understand boundaries and i know when to avoid certain topics to avoid discomfort, and arguments. I do have self-confidence because over the years i have learned that to be successful, you have to believe in yourself; even if noone else believes in you. I am creative; i do not like the same old boring thing. For example, if i assign a project to my students, i will not assign the same one to new students the next school year. I like to keep things fresh and new. I am a very reliable person. If someone needs me to do something that is very important, i will get it done. I do not like to leave anyone "high and dry." I do have high personal standards. I expect myself to do certain things in a certain way, and if i do not achieve that, then i get dissapointed in myself. However, i always tend to bounce back from it. I have goals in my life, and i have goals for each and every day that i try to attend to.
As far as my weaknessess, there are a few areas that i could work on. I do communicate, but sometimes it might not seem clear the point that i am trying to get across. I could try to be more straight forward when it comes to getting my point across. Speak with authority. I by no means have the perfect language skills. I tend to speak in slang sometimes, which i try my best not to do when dealing with school and professional matters. I am, by no means patient. I am probably the most impatient person, but only with certain things. I could never see myself being impatient with a learning student. Only if he or she was disobeying the rules and acting out.
- Self-Initiative
- I have self-confidence
- Committed
- Creative
- Integritive (Strengths)
- Organized
- Preservative
- Reliable
- Written expression
- Positive Disposition
As far as my strengths go, i am curteous when handling certain situations that may be touchy subjects. I understand boundaries and i know when to avoid certain topics to avoid discomfort, and arguments. I do have self-confidence because over the years i have learned that to be successful, you have to believe in yourself; even if noone else believes in you. I am creative; i do not like the same old boring thing. For example, if i assign a project to my students, i will not assign the same one to new students the next school year. I like to keep things fresh and new. I am a very reliable person. If someone needs me to do something that is very important, i will get it done. I do not like to leave anyone "high and dry." I do have high personal standards. I expect myself to do certain things in a certain way, and if i do not achieve that, then i get dissapointed in myself. However, i always tend to bounce back from it. I have goals in my life, and i have goals for each and every day that i try to attend to.
As far as my weaknessess, there are a few areas that i could work on. I do communicate, but sometimes it might not seem clear the point that i am trying to get across. I could try to be more straight forward when it comes to getting my point across. Speak with authority. I by no means have the perfect language skills. I tend to speak in slang sometimes, which i try my best not to do when dealing with school and professional matters. I am, by no means patient. I am probably the most impatient person, but only with certain things. I could never see myself being impatient with a learning student. Only if he or she was disobeying the rules and acting out.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AND TEACHING STYLE
There are many different philosophies when it comes to education. Different teachers have different ways of educating their students. Every teacher stands for what they believe in and feel that the philosophy they follow is the correct way.
I believe that the meaning of education is to not only learn the basics of mathematics, science, language, and social studies, but also about the material things in life. Learning how to be respectful to others, and just how the world works. School is not just for boring school work. Whether you know it or not, you're learning things about life everyday while in school. How people act towards each other and treat others. You learn that in order to be successful in a class you actually have to put in work, and study and make sure all your assignments are turned in on time. These are things that transfer over into college and your career. However, once you get into college, the professors are not as easy going and will just let you make up a test anytime you please.
There really isn't anything wrong with our curriculum today, but i also feel that there should be certain subjects added in such as real life things such as balancing check books and learning how to do certain things that we are going to need to know later on in life. I feel that the curriculum is too "test-based." Like, instead of actually learning, and discussing, it is just teach this for a week and then quiz the students on it; if they fail then they dont know it and they retake the class. You dont really have time to learn it and for it to stick before you have to learn about something else.
The goals of education are clearly to educate students and graduate them onto college, where they continue their education and start a career. However, some students do not stick it out and they drop out of high school. Even though it may seem boring, it is education and we need it.
My philosophy aligns with "Progressivism." I feel that learning is much easier when it is hands on, and everyone is interacting with one another. Though i hate being put on the spot and talking infront of people, i learn better that way. If teachers make learning fun, then students will not dread coming to class and they will enjoy it more and get more out of it.
My results on the survey were Humanist. This is definitely correct because i believe in grading for effort, not necessarily all for right answers. Also, this teaching philosohpy is aligned with the Progressivist philosophy of education.
I believe that the meaning of education is to not only learn the basics of mathematics, science, language, and social studies, but also about the material things in life. Learning how to be respectful to others, and just how the world works. School is not just for boring school work. Whether you know it or not, you're learning things about life everyday while in school. How people act towards each other and treat others. You learn that in order to be successful in a class you actually have to put in work, and study and make sure all your assignments are turned in on time. These are things that transfer over into college and your career. However, once you get into college, the professors are not as easy going and will just let you make up a test anytime you please.
There really isn't anything wrong with our curriculum today, but i also feel that there should be certain subjects added in such as real life things such as balancing check books and learning how to do certain things that we are going to need to know later on in life. I feel that the curriculum is too "test-based." Like, instead of actually learning, and discussing, it is just teach this for a week and then quiz the students on it; if they fail then they dont know it and they retake the class. You dont really have time to learn it and for it to stick before you have to learn about something else.
The goals of education are clearly to educate students and graduate them onto college, where they continue their education and start a career. However, some students do not stick it out and they drop out of high school. Even though it may seem boring, it is education and we need it.
My philosophy aligns with "Progressivism." I feel that learning is much easier when it is hands on, and everyone is interacting with one another. Though i hate being put on the spot and talking infront of people, i learn better that way. If teachers make learning fun, then students will not dread coming to class and they will enjoy it more and get more out of it.
My results on the survey were Humanist. This is definitely correct because i believe in grading for effort, not necessarily all for right answers. Also, this teaching philosohpy is aligned with the Progressivist philosophy of education.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Parental involvement in education is very important. When parents are involved in their child's education it helps the child. It helps the child stay in school longer, stay more focused, and come to like schooling more. Parent involvement could change a students attitude in a positive way, and help their grades.
Parental involvement is very essential for a students academic success because, if the parent is involved and actually cares about their child's education then the child will try harder and will attend school more and on time and actually will want to be at school so they can learn something new everyday. If parents were not involved and did not show any care for their child's education, then why would the child care about their own education?
Are there any barriers that might prevent parents from being involved? There could be a transportation issue. Maybe the parent (s) do not have a vehicle, or maybe they do not necessarily have the money to drive to their child's school to be involved. The parent might also work two jobs to keep food on the table and a roof over their child's head. However, they can still be involved at home. Once the child gets home, the parent (s) can be involved then by helping them with homework and encouraging them. There is always some way a parent can be involved.
Teachers and schools can help by linking family and community engagement efforts to student learning. There are also after school programs for students, so if the parent does work late, then they can still be involved somehow.
Some of the things I would do in my classroom to keep the parents involved is, I would maybe give my students a homework assignment that required them to seek their guardians help such as a questionnaire or an interview. Just something like that to get their guardians involved. If I was teaching younger students then I might send each student home with a book that they could read to their parents at night before bed. I would also do some fun activities in the classroom like small lunch parties where the students could invite their parents, do like a show and tell type thing and then have some snacks.
Parental involvement is very essential for a students academic success because, if the parent is involved and actually cares about their child's education then the child will try harder and will attend school more and on time and actually will want to be at school so they can learn something new everyday. If parents were not involved and did not show any care for their child's education, then why would the child care about their own education?
Are there any barriers that might prevent parents from being involved? There could be a transportation issue. Maybe the parent (s) do not have a vehicle, or maybe they do not necessarily have the money to drive to their child's school to be involved. The parent might also work two jobs to keep food on the table and a roof over their child's head. However, they can still be involved at home. Once the child gets home, the parent (s) can be involved then by helping them with homework and encouraging them. There is always some way a parent can be involved.
Teachers and schools can help by linking family and community engagement efforts to student learning. There are also after school programs for students, so if the parent does work late, then they can still be involved somehow.
Some of the things I would do in my classroom to keep the parents involved is, I would maybe give my students a homework assignment that required them to seek their guardians help such as a questionnaire or an interview. Just something like that to get their guardians involved. If I was teaching younger students then I might send each student home with a book that they could read to their parents at night before bed. I would also do some fun activities in the classroom like small lunch parties where the students could invite their parents, do like a show and tell type thing and then have some snacks.
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