We are placed with these particular students so that they may obtain an exceptional education. The only way we can achieve this is to work as a team to make sure that we not only help them apply themselves in the classroom, but also so that they can be successful in life. To be successful, we have to collectively believe that success is achievable and to obtain this goal we all have to do our job. For everyone to be successful, there should rules and expectations put in place. A classroom is not only supposed to prepare students academically, but also prepare the them for life. In order to do this, we cannot micromanage students, but place universal rules and expectations that can be applied in different aspects of life. The first rule in …show more content…
This will be a four step process that will include theory, demonstration, practice, and coaching. The first step is a theory. paraeducator need to know the basics of what is being taught so that they can use the best method to relay the lesson to the student and there is nothing lost in translation. The second point is demonstration. It is imperative that the paraeducator understands how things work in real situations and she can be either told or shown. The third is letting the paraeducator actually practice what she has seen so that you can watch them interact with the students before you let her go without any supervision. This also insures that she will be more comfortable with the students and it also shows that she understands how you like it to be taught. During this process, you can provide feedback so that it is taught properly and that she completely understands the concept and strategy. The most important part is coaching. The reason that this has such importance is because this is providing feedback while the paraeducator actually works with the students and this will help her apply the skills that she is has learned. Once this training is done and can be applied successfully, it is important that you and your paraeducator work as a team so that your can successfully evaluate your
Both Ronald Morrish and Craig Seganti have been educators for many years and have subsequently developed their theories over many years of teaching. Both believe that it’s important first to establish the belief in students that the educator has the authority and is in command. Morrish and Seganti both also stress the importance of establishing rules and teaching students how to comply with those rules. For instance, Morrish and Seganti assert that it’s critical to practice appropriate classroom rules. Both also agree that it’s important only to make rules that you’re absolutely willing to enforce and that students should not be involved in creating these rules. Moreover, Morrish and Seganti also have similar perspectives regarding how self-esteem
Carter, O’Rourke, Sisco, and Pelsue (2009) explain “Focused and relevant training coupled with well-defined responsibilities and adequate supervision and support may increase paraprofessionals’ confidence in their own abilities, qualifications for their job, and overall job satisfaction.” (p.356). Dettmer et al. (2013) suggest that when training paraeducators provide a rationale of the strategy, give step by step instructions, and next model the skill. This should be followed with observations of the paraeducator and providing them with feedback. In addition to the on the job training, focused formal training sessions can be provided by district to improve performance. (Trautman, 2004) Dettmer et al. (2013) expands on this rationale further by conducting needs assessments, then developing sessions, and offering professional credits or stipends for paraeducators who
When it comes to education, it is about helping people discover, refine, and develop their gifts, talents, passions and abilities; and then helping them discover how to use those gifts, talents, abilities in ways that benefit others and oneself (Bull, 2015). However, with education, there are many places where this does not happen and learners may fall between the cracks. Schools are heavily measured on testing, student outcomes and student numbers that it has become the main focus to excel the school district—but what about the students? I recall a time where I was sitting in a classroom and the teacher was going over a math lesson. Many students struggled and were having a difficult time following along with the task. The teacher started
most likely will not succeed because of the environment they are surrounded by. A student has trouble
The students in our classrooms, both special education and general education classrooms, require individualized education to reach their full potential. Each child’s potential is different just as each child’s road to reach it is different. Our job as teachers is to be there for the student’s to help them reach their potential through their own unique way.
Teachers should always maintain the same high bar for all students despite ability and resources. The same expectations should be apply for all students. Teachers should take the time to build meaningful relationship with students. Teachers should be abel to differentiate students needs but in a manner where they are still meeting the same standard yet in different ways. Every individual has strengths. Teachers can empower students and families by focusing on what is good about them. Give students and families opportunities to shine. Teachers should be very careful in their actions. For example, showing empathy is better than sympathy. No one likes people to feel sorry for them. Constantly reminds students how important and smart they are. These students need a strong relationship with a trustworthy adult in order to
..., by controlling the learning experience and having a good communication with the children. Furthermore, Parents and children’s need to be involved in the students’ performance and show in then that they care about their opinion and being nice and polite with them. Teachers and Parents need to be more understanding with the student in order for them to achieve them to achieve their personal goal. Even though, they are children’s they are little one’s with a big potential of growing and they are the future of tomorrow, so we need to encourage them in order to have a better generation and teach them with love and care.
My personal philosophy of classroom management focuses on creating an environment where children feel safe and where they feel like they belong. I will create this environment for my fourth grade class through making my expectations of the students clear while developing an engaging lesson plan and personable interactions with my students. I developed my philosophy from studying different theorists and based my philosophy on the theories of Glasser and Kounin. Glasser believed that the teacher’s roll in the classroom is that of a leader rather than a boss. He believed that students should be given power in the classroom and that the teacher should share it with the students. I will use his ‘7 caring habits’ specifically supporting and respecting to help my classroom feel safe and welcoming to my students. Meeting the individual needs of my students will be the focus of my classroom management routine. I will meet individual needs by promoting self management and self efficacy in my students by creating an environment that that has predictable and consistent daily routines while focusing on my student’s successes (Shindler, 2010). Having a predictable routine will encourage a success oriented environment and will reduce anxiety and help towards creating positive self efficacy in each of my students (Shindler, 2010). In Glasser’s Choice Theory he talks about focusing on the present and not bringing up the past (Glasser, 2010). Therefore, I will focus my classroom on being goal driven and will help each student obtain their goals. Thus, helping my students have positive self efficacy. I will apply Kounin’s technique of Momentum (Pressman, 2011). This involves the teacher keeping exercises short and moving around the room a lot so...
As a special education teacher, stories like Angie make me sad and angry all at the same time. I understand that teaching 20 to 30 students is difficult, but every child deserves an appropriate education and respect. I struggled with answering these questions with research and reading rather than with my heart.
To begin, we need to understand the nature of students. The nature of students varies between individuals. The majority of students are well-behaved and come to school ready to learn. Part of this is due to the way they have been raised, but most students are basically good. There is a small percent of students whose nature, it seems, is to make everyone miserable. I do not know if this is because of a difficult childhood at home or because the student just likes to be the center of attention. Either way, there are always students that will give their teachers a hard time. I guess this is their nature. Every individual is different, therefore, the nature of the students I will teach some day will be different depending on their background and other various things that may happen to them as they grow up. For example, a student that has lost a sibling due to an illness or accident, may become very bitter throughout life. The nature of this student’s behavior which is being shaped by this may make this student a cold-hearted and mean student. These are the students that teachers need to spend extra time with and try to make them feel loved, no matter how hard this may be. I, as a future teacher, need to look at students and try to help them out no matter how difficult that may be.
The most important rule that I believe in is that my classroom should be a place of learning. The best way to create this type of environment is to make sure that I am consistent with all students and that I make the students feel comfortable and relaxed. I believe that students learn more in a consistent relaxed atmosphere, because all students need to know that what’s wrong for one is wrong for all and what is right for one is right for all. I want my students to be comforted in the feeling that they are all on equal footing when they step into my classroom.
... After all, when we discuss and aspire for teacher effectiveness the progress of our students comes first, so it is our responsibility to make sure we provide that chance for everyone.
The classroom should be a democratic environment where students choose what they want to learn. The teacher and stud...
Teaching classroom rules and procedures will contribute to a safe and secure environment for students. Classroom rules should be the same for everyone, however, like I mentioned above there are exceptions to be made on an individual basis. All interactions within the classroom should be positive. There will be no teasing or harassing of any kind. Respect, trust, and understanding will be the foundation of classroom rules. It is important to keep an open mind and treat each student with fairness, with the hope that in return students will learn to treat each other as equals and with
Discipline plays a key part in education. Respect from your students will make the classroom a better atmosphere. Rules should be established on the first day. Rules should be a thoughtful process so they can be carried out to be affective, but logical consequences. We do not want the students self esteem to be damaged.