Monday, February 25, 2013
I Make A Difference
I found this video this evening, and I think it speaks to why many of us want to be teachers.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Art of Storytelling
There were a lot of projects that would be useful in an English classroom. I chose this project because it focuses on the art of storytelling. I am a folklore minor, so this topic is interesting to me. The project explains what storytelling is, gives several examples from across the United States, and gives advice on how to tell the stories to your students. It also has several activities to print off and use with your students. This project is an excellent resource for teachers.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Teaching Meaningful Learning
I looked at this blog posting.
After teaching about several injustices in history, students were upset by what they learned. However, once the students left the classroom they became engulfed by middle school drama. This teacher decided to take steps to help the students create a community environment. Restorative Justice and peace circles were a big help to encouraging students to listen to each other. Students are encouraged to share their varied perspectives and experiences and create a supportive environment. By working in small groups, students can learn from each other.
After teaching about several injustices in history, students were upset by what they learned. However, once the students left the classroom they became engulfed by middle school drama. This teacher decided to take steps to help the students create a community environment. Restorative Justice and peace circles were a big help to encouraging students to listen to each other. Students are encouraged to share their varied perspectives and experiences and create a supportive environment. By working in small groups, students can learn from each other.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
WV Professional Teaching Standards
Standard 3: Teaching
Concept 1: Challenging- This activity was challenging. It tested peoples abilities with technology and following written instruction. It was not well suited for all learning types.
Concept 2: Assessment- There were plenty of assessments that went along with this activity that helped to assess students knowledge.
Concept 3: Extracts Data- Information from the assessments was extracted to help explain the students achievement.
Concept 4: Feedback- Through the class discussion we understood the purpose of the activity and were able to provide feedback.
Concept 5: Instruction Delivery Methods- The instructions would be useful for students who are advanced and can get through them quickly. They are also not well suited for all learning types.
Holly White
Melanie Springer
Kim Secreto
Concept 1: Challenging- This activity was challenging. It tested peoples abilities with technology and following written instruction. It was not well suited for all learning types.
Concept 2: Assessment- There were plenty of assessments that went along with this activity that helped to assess students knowledge.
Concept 3: Extracts Data- Information from the assessments was extracted to help explain the students achievement.
Concept 4: Feedback- Through the class discussion we understood the purpose of the activity and were able to provide feedback.
Concept 5: Instruction Delivery Methods- The instructions would be useful for students who are advanced and can get through them quickly. They are also not well suited for all learning types.
Holly White
Melanie Springer
Kim Secreto
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