I think that centers are the best teaching technique to teach a lesson or skill to any students of any age of any grade. As for me being an Early Childhood Education major, my students will be these naturally excited students willing to learn. Most young children want to help and be interactive and learning centers allow these type of students to do just that. With learning centers, the centers allow these students to be able to ask questions, experiment, and grow from being in a group. These students are allowed to see other student’s point of view and learn from other perspectives. These students learn from not only their peers, but from us as teachers since we are the standbys just guiding them through the process. Centers force these students to be interactive and face what they within these centers and give them a real experience. Centers allow the time frame to be endless and completely hands on. I know for my classroom I will use these centers to allow my students to learn a subject and have multiple activities for my students to learn. I believe when the students are able to be active and engage themselves within an activity, it allows them to learn and attain more material. Especially for young children that I plan to teach, their learning style is through simple experience and self-exploration. For instance, if I was teaching a math lesson on counting and units, I could use unit blocks. This will also teach them basic calculations and combinations. Not only will my students be able to learn a lesson through the centers, they will also learn other skills that are not necessarily taught by a standard. They can learn how to be a leader, cooperation with others, sharing ideas and seeing other point of views, time managemen...
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...ing a science class and had a lab, I would enforce safety precautions such as wearing goggles, proper shoes, and gloves. I would incorporate collaborative working within my classroom because I am a teacher who believes strongly in working together and working in groups. I believe this allows students to learn what it means to be a part of a team and they will need this skill for everyday life and jobs for the future. I also believe in challenging in my students within the classroom. If I only allow my students to learn basics and not stimulating their minds, they will not learn as much as they could. I believe that a classroom environment should be challenging as well because some students get bored quickly and need some challenges to have a will to learn. With using all these components it will allow every students needs to be met and their learning abilities.
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I listen to my students. I allow time for their individual impute in what they are learning, and adjust accordingly. I really believe that is why students can be so into the idea of being taught, because they are all encouraged to lead the discussion and projects before them as it relates to the curriculum. I try to learn from my students by listening to their interpretation. I am learning what interest them, and feed off of it in the work that needs to be performed. Work towards a positive social society, with this education does takes place for our students, teachers, and community, all for a better future, one that is full of knowledge and acceptance. What could be any
The classroom that I observed in was arranged in a simple way. In the dramatic play center there was a long coat rack and each hook was labeled with an image and name of the outfit. This was done so the children know where do place the clothing when they are done with it or cleaning up. Also in this center was a cash register, puppets, an oven, refrigerator, ironing board, sing, dishwasher, a table set and a comfy chair. Their block center was small, and sectioned off by a shelf and an arch way in the corner of the room. In this center there was also a table. I felt that they children would not have enough room to build although I did not measure the area. The art center had stamps, children’s art work, an easel, magazines and other essential art supplies. In the same area as the art center was the writing center. In this center was maps, chalk and chalk board, stencils, a ruler, notepads, loose paper and pencils.
Do to the increasing need to identify the reason for the variance in students’ academic performance (Ellis, 2004); the need to hold educational practitioners accountable leads educational practitioners primarily concern with actions and results, (Johnson,1967). As such, Johnson argues that “educational researchers have traditionally been more concerned with improving education rather than understanding it,” (p. 127). For this reason, the purpose of this literature review is to study curriculum theory and the diversity in curricula (i.e. definitions, characteristics, and functions), which may aid in describing the relationships and influences it has on the course taking patterns and trajectories of high school students.
What exactly is curriculum? There are so many definitions, perceptions, beliefs, and historical explanations on curriculum, but how did it start? where did it come from? This paper will provide information on an array of intellectual knowledge concerning the history of curriculum, such as, what curriculum is and how it started, a few of the important education philosophers who had a great effect on the development of curriculum, the relationship history of culture and curriculum, and curriculum auditing.
What I learned during the observation is that have a good layout and a good environment setting children are more willing learn and play with the children around them. They need to feel that they are apart of the classroom. That is part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need. You environment the classroom need to make children feel safe because if they don’t feel safe they are always going to be on high alert and not pay attached to what going on they are also not going to play or do anything in the classroom. Having the right environment makes it easy for children to explore and learn everything they need have those center or station is not just their for children to have fun and play that because while they are playing and have fun they are learning.
I want the nature of the students to be relaxed, and energetic. I want the children to be curious and involved in every aspect of the learning process. I hope that the students will learn through hands on activities, as well as group and visual lessons. The students in my class should feel that the classroom...
I try imparting into them the importance of an education and how they contribute to the growth of our society. In my classroom, I am in control. I draw a clear line between what and how much my students are allowed to do in the classroom. In the first week of school, I establish my authority and I clearly and explicitly express my classroom and outside the classroom procedures that will be followed and the rights that every student has in the classroom. Some examples, all students have the right to learn, all students have a right to be heard, and all students have a right to be respected. There are consequences for those that chose not to abide. This set the tone for my classroom environment for the entire year so, that learning may take
I believe it is equally important to have a classroom that is student-centered. I do not imagine my classroom arranged with rows of seated desks all facing the front of the classroom. Instead, I think that students should have the opportunity to work amongst their peers in small groups, studying a wide array of topics. Students will not be required to focus their attention on on...
Students are involved with the creation of the community in the classroom. Within my classroom, students help create the rules and expectations of the classroom. With the creation of the rules and expectations, the students also help create guidelines if those rules and expectations are broken. Students will need to have an understanding between the meaning of equal and fair. The environment has a feeling of safety and encourages students to challenge their learning. The layout of the classroom has the use of tables versus desks to provide the community feeling. Students have areas it the classroom designated for quiet work time. To create an environment that fosters a growth mindset also provides an opportunity for students to speak. Students will feel comfortable opening up within the classroom, which will encourage a continued growth in
First, understanding that children may have a preferred learning style, she incorporates into her lesson plans the strategies which address visual learners, kinesthetic learners, and audio learners. Most children do not have just one learning style, therefore, they benefit through different learning centers. Learning centers include the science center, the math center, the art center, the library, the writing center, and the dramatic play center. Next, she uses teacher centered strategies to lead many of her lesson plans so that she can guide and coach the children through the activities. Since the children are very young, she feels modeling and coaching the children are the most productive techniques. She does try to create lesson plans that vary in complexity and challenge the children based on their own ability
My teaching philosophy has been strongly influenced by my field experience in the primary grades. It may be necessary to adjust some of these beliefs to fit the needs of the classroom in certain situations, especially if I were teaching one of the intermediate grades. There are five general philosophies that I believe are essential in creating an effective learning environment as an educator: setting clear expectations for students and creating a respectful environment, acting as a facilitator in the classroom, creating relationships with students and their caregivers, and using positive reinforcement. Though there are a plethora of responsibilities that educators have in the classroom, I believe that these five are the most imperative to being successful in teaching in an elementary classroom.
Today I used a variety of instructional delivery methods to ensure that my students were able to accomplish the learning targets. Having different modes of instruction (direct instruction, individual writing, pair-share, small group discussion, large group discussion, etc.) allows students to demonstrate learning in a variety of ways. If students do not master a key skill, it also provides students to relearn, rework, and rethink key concepts. This type of instructional design also encourages engagement as it appeals to multiple learning styles and builds in time for me to interact with students in multiple ways (including one-on-one) (IE: Chloe can be quieter. I was able to touch base her to make sure that she understood the abstract vs. concrete exercise). Using multiple instructional delivery methods also provides me with opportunities to personally motivate students to be active in their learning (IE: Emily is very creative and likes small group work. IE: Taylor likes politics and would grasp the global climate change example IE: Big Mike works best when he has time to think individually before responding to a group. A notes handout helps him process key ideas before feeling pressured to apply them. IE: Several students enjoy speaking in large groups. Asking for examples and group participation appeals to the sense of camaraderie in the class).
TASK: Assess four teaching methods and strategies used in your school and discus innovations that should take place to make them more effective and learner centred.
A curriculum is a compilation of study materials that are used at all grade levels, classroom and homework assignments and a set of teacher guides. It could also include a list of prescribed methodology and guidelines of teaching and some material for the parents etc. It is generally determined by an external governing body. However, there are some cases where it may be developed by the schools and teachers themselves.
Drake and Burns (2004) define curriculum integration as making connections between learning areas and real life situations. It is inventive way of teaching children to gain understandings of ideas and concepts that are connected to different learning areas. Child-centred integration enables students with the opportunity to participate in the decision making through the discussing and choosing of themes, questions and areas of interest (Brough, 2008). Students work with the teacher to construct their learning and learning outcomes of their investigation. Drake and Burns (2004) have identified three approaches to curriculum integration. These approaches offer a starting point for understanding curriculum integration and the different approaches towards integration. The approaches are multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary.