The essay will help in understanding the role of educational displays as an ultimate way of setting the environment to promote the desired learning outcomes among students who are learning English as their second language (ESOL). Riddell (2003) stated that it is nearly impossible for educators to create the perfect learning environment. Many learning environments have been created to respond to the stipulated learning theories. According to Robbinson & Molina (2002), the theories mainly base their arguments on physiological and sociological factors which are found in the immediate environment. Learning environments are therefore understood as pedagogical philosophy, curriculum design and social climate. Generally, learning is the actual acquisition …show more content…
These mental processes include thinking, memory, knowing and problem solving unlike in behaviourism theory which bases its judgment on the degree of learning on the changes in behaviour. In cognitivism theory, one focuses on the study of the mental process and can make use of the gathered information to tell if learning has occurred. This theory perceives the mind as a black box which needs to be opened so that it can be explored (Ertmer & Timothy, 1993). It believes that the mind receives information, processes it and then produces some kind of response which can either be stored in the mind or be exhibited through behaviour. Generally, knowledge can be viewed as schema where mental constructions are organised in the mind. It is made possible when the learner is actively involved in the learning process and the actions exhibited afterwards are a result of thought which have been stimulated by the information which has been given to the individual. When designing a learning environment to fit this kind of theory, I will be able to encourage curiosity, provide inquiry oriented theme topics and present knowledge in a staged scaffolding. This theory provides knowledge as absolute and …show more content…
They like to learn in an interactive way, where they can visualise materials during the lesson, and enjoy a kinaesthetic approach to learning. Inclusive learning addresses different aspects in teaching which are helpful in ESOL learning and teaching environment. They are described as attitudes, approaches and techniques to evaluate student’s performance and promote effective learning environment. To achieve aims and objectives of the learning process, initial and formative assessments are conducted through group work. Quizzes, questionnaires, worksheets and handouts are given to students to practice them in the class according to the topics. As an ESOL teacher, adopting inclusive learning approach is at times becomes crucial, because students learning experience varies prior learning. They have different levels of assimilation due to the nature of diversity in groups. I plan my teaching to ensure that teaching style should meet students need and they learn effectively. Knowing the needs of my students through assessments and ILPs help me to plan my lessons accordingly.
Methods in teaching and learning process can include ice breakers, brainstorming, differentiations, reflectors and flexible
During the first day of ESL academy, I realized the inadequacy of my knowledge concerning the needs of ELL students and how woefully lacking my instruction had been for former students whose first language was not English. Partici...
As classrooms become more diverse, and with the push-in model being implemented for special education, this can be a difficult task. There are many things to consider when deciding upon a teaching format for each lesson. The most important is the student’s instructional level or Zone of Proximal Development. There is a fine line between independent, instructional, and frustration level. Lessons should be differentiated so that all students are challenged. To meet the needs of all students it may be necessary to collaborate with the special education teachers and the ESOL teachers. Teachers should be facilitators to student learning. It is helpful to connect the learning to a student’s prior experience. Teachers also need to consider the role of technology in their
There are a number of theories that influence the learning practices of children and young people. According to Cognitive theory of Piaget, children in their learning, go through different sequences and stages, are active learners. They use their prior experience and first hand experiences for learning, imitating and transforming their learning into symbolic behavior.
Educators can have strong feelings on the subject because having special needs students in a regular classroom can have a large impact on the classroom community. Those who believe in inclusive classrooms realize that, to be successful, it requires allot of classroom management and differentiated instruction, but feel the benefits are worth the work involved. Those who do not believe in inclusion feel that it leads to “l...
When observing and studying ELLs, there are many advantages and disadvantages in a classroom and school for these students. In the classroom, ELL students have many individual opportunities to develop their literacy, especially in small reading groups. English learners also, are pulled aside by an ESL teacher during class hours to focus on reading and writing skills of English. According to Netten, Droop, and Verhoeven (2010), reading is “an activity which benefits from practice” (414). Many of these students struggle to become literate at a young age, but the more practice they receive the better they will become when focusing on developing literacy. Also, ELL students have an advantage when learning two languages because this makes them bilingual. The goal of bilingual education is to develop
Inclusion is not a new idea, but has been rapidly gaining momentum within many disciplines internationally. Inclusive education is a term often associated with special education, and children with additional needs. However, inclusive education is about ensuring that educational settings allow for meaningful participation by all learners. Each child has their own unique identity, ways of doing things, strengths and weaknesses. Ministry of Education [MoE] (1998) states that teachers “should recognise that as all students are individuals, their learning may call for different approaches, different resourcing, and different goals” (p. 39, emphasis added).
Instruction. These two strategies are approaches that address classroom diversity in general education settings, and inclusion classroom settings. The idea of UDL is that instructional lessons, strategies, and assessments are planned with supports, which are more likely to be well-suited for students with special needs. The supports minimize the need for adaptations at a later time. Properly designed classrooms require fewer adaptations for students with special needs, is an ass...
Education systems and services are integral to setting up a learning environment that maximises teaching and learning. I agree with Munro (2009) that being aware of what services, programs and support staff are available will be of great benefit to the learning environment, students and professional learning. I believe that adopting individual education plans, students learning profiles and modifying the curriculum can reduce the concern that some researches express that students are still being segregated from the classroom environment due to their “special learning needs”. These concerns are reduced by developing practices and adaptions that promote inclusion. I also believe that it allows for continual monitoring of students learning and progress and encourages critical reflection of teaching practices. Material and human resources that education systems provide encourage further professional development and practical ways to make adjustments and adaptions to classroom practices. I believe with the support of these systems inclusive education can be integrated seamlessly into my daily practice.
Inclusion in classrooms is defined as combining students with disabilities and students without disabilities together in an educational environment. It provides all students with a better sense of belonging. They will enable friendships and evolve feelings of being a member of a diverse community (Bronson, 1999). Inclusion benefits students without disabilities by developing a sense of helping others and respecting other diverse people. By this, the students will build up an appreciation that everyone has unique yet wonderful abilities and personalities (Bronson, 1999). This will enhance their communication skills later in life. Inclusive classrooms provide students with disabilities a better education on the same level as their peers. Since all students would be in the same educational environment, they would follow the same curriculum and not separate ones based on their disability. The main element to a successful inclusive classroom, is the teachers effort to plan the curriculum to fit all students needs. Teachers must make sure that they are making the material challenging enough for students without special needs and understandable to students with special needs. Inclusive classrooms are beneficial to students with and without special needs.
Try visualizing how the environment transforms the lives of individuals on a daily basis; also ask yourself how it adversely affects learning. Common people should be able to conclude a few illustrations to how it is relevant to learning. By reason, the environment evolves correspondingly to humans and has many aspects which should be contemplated as an important component in learning. It is continually altering side by side with technology as well as presenting instructors improved capacity to teach and it has habituated a major convenience to those with specialized needs to benefit from education. The environment plays imperfect and agreeable roles in learning just how it does in our everyday lives, although most people might claim otherwise.
The introduction of policies and legislations in regards to inclusion within the classroom demands teachers to reassess their learning environments in order to cater to the diverse range of students within our classrooms. As a teacher it is our responsibility to set up our learning environment to maximise student learning and teaching providing varying strategies to cater to our students’ differences.
Each of the three learning theories, Cognitivism, Constructivism, and Behaviorism, has worth and merit in my opinion. Yet, each one has its own unique qualities with one common factor, the learning process. It seems to me that the best teacher is one who would utilize all the theories of learning. However, if I look closely, I am most likely favoring one or two more than the others in my own instructional methods. I read the brief definition of these three theories and realized that I needed to examine a more in-depth explanation of each of them. The theory of cognitivism focuses on the mind of the learner
The philosophy of inclusive education has “brought about teams of general education and special education teachers working collaboratively or cooperatively to combine their professional knowledge, perspectives, and skills” (Ripley, 1997). Many approaches have been developed and researched over the years to determine best practices for inclusive education in public schools, which include mainstreaming and specialized schools. The challenge for educators and school systems is deciding which approach and strategies meets the individual needs all students in classrooms.
“A good teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary” (Thomas Carruthers). Before we can consider ourselves professional teachers or even an expert teacher, we must first understand the way in which our students learn, how they are motivated to learn and what kind of environment would support their best learning. These questions have long been pondered by psychologists and teachers alike. As a pre-service teachers, I believe it is important for us to also begin considering these questions and take them into account for our future teaching practices. Moreover, in order for meaningful learning to occur and remain relevant for our students, we need to create a safe and inclusive learning environment. I believe this environment of safe and inclusive education is created through three key areas. These areas consist of the different facets of a child’s motivation and the idea of scaffolding particularly in regards to information processing.
Education and the school environment are one of the three primary agents of socialization where children and adolescents spend most of their time over any other environment. With this in mind, it is very important that everything about the school environment rears positive outcomes for children and adolescents because they spend most of their time there. This essay will explore the topic of the characteristics of school environments that promote positive student outcomes and the studies that suggest the importance of these characteristics. Some of the characteristics that will be discussed as sub-topics will be the importance of the classroom climate, the teacher-student relationship, the socio-emotional climate of the classroom, school organizational structure, teaching and learning environment and student connectedness to the school. If the school environment is positive and students feel safe and supported, they are more likely to do well and achieve their full potential.