Throughout this semester, I did a lot of professional development activities in order to learn how to become a better teacher. Through videos, articles, observing a classroom, and more, I really got a feel of what it takes to run a classroom. It takes a whole lot of dedication and hard work, and I feel like I learned a lot of very useful lessons that I hope to carry with me into my own classroom. Each activity introduced its own lessons and learning opportunities, and in this paper I will touch on just a few and how I hope to use them in the future to become a better educator. The first thing I learned about being a good teacher, and probably the broadest lesson, is flexibility. I have known that flexibility is important in teaching, but a lot of these professional development activities definitely proved it to me. The …show more content…
In both the Sudbury Valley school and the Albany free school, flexibility is key to the way the students learn. There is no set schedule, so teachers have to be ready for just about anything. If a student decides that they want to learn math instead of playing outside, the teachers at these schools have to be flexible enough to accommodate to that request. Another example of flexibility came when I was tutoring my friend. I had not realized that teaching someone else one-on-one would require flexibility, but it really did. Sometimes we did not see things like each other, and I had to be flexible in the way I did the problems in order for us to both understand one another. The third activity that taught me flexibility was reading the article “The Real Reason Why Kids Fidget”. I found this one to be really interesting because
After reading the book “Perspectives on Learning” I have gained an enormous amount of knowledge on not only how to become a teacher, but what it takes in order to become a successful teacher. The biggest message I gained from the reading is that there is more than just one type of learning style. This book has taught me many theories, strategies, and skills that are useful in the teaching field. The book gave multiple perspectives on learning and encouraged different types of facilitated learning. Every student learns a different way and there is not one way that works best for everyone. I feel prepared when it comes to understanding students mindsets and the different styles of learning kids may
To be a successful teacher one must first understand their own personal classroom management strengths and build from those attributes. Equally important are those areas of concern that could benefit from professional development or active conscious practice. As a future educator I have been exposed to many management styles and strategies throughout the course of the semester in the Creating Positive Learning Environments classroom as a result I can better understand my own personal managerial strengths and areas that also raise concern.
A crucial element of professional development and professionalism is lifelong learning (McGinnis, Guenther, & Wainwright, 2016). Clinical specialization in physical therapy necessitates advanced knowledge, skill, and experience in a specialized area of practice (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties [ABPTS], n.d.a). The enhancement of the patient’s outcome by improving the clinical reasoning skills of the physical therapists is the main motivation behind the pursuit of an expanded role (Yardley et al., 2008). In 1976, the House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved the notion of specialization and created the Task Force on Clinical Specialization (ABPTS, n.d.b). The Essentials for Certification of
One thing that I was anxious to read about was incorporating hands on material for students. Students need to be given many chances to practice what they have learned. Being able to practice is just one aspect of mastering any new skill or concept. There are many important details that should be noted when an educator is choosing hands on materials. I have designed lesson plans
This proposal is designed to address the need for professional development of which can be utilized in assisting teachers within our institution mature and grow educationally for the purposes of becoming better instructors for the purposes of education our students academically and assisting them to succeed within their academic goals and objectives. The proposed plan of action of which can ultimately assist bot our facu...
The two I pick is observe and the assessing of a child’s behavior (1993, p. 5) the goals for this is to get more training on Teaching Strategies Gold so that I will be able to make an authentic observation on the children. To makes sure that my curriculum is age appropriate for the children. Take more classes to get more understanding on how to make these better for my children. The second one I have interest in is the establishing positive and productive relationships with the families (1993, p. 5). that I work with and the goal here is to keep on open communication with the families and no matter what to keep professional on whatever is said whether I like it or not. Example the other day I had a little boy’s mother come to my assistant
List any special features of your school or classroom setting (e.g., charter, co-teaching, themed magnet, remedial course, honors course) that will affect your teaching in this learning segment.
Professional and personal development consists of all-encompassing attempt of various areas. There are a few additives required in this that guarantee our improvement. This may help within the fulfillment of social, enthusiastic and intellectual development (DeCenzo and Silhanek, 2002, p. 144). "With a specific goal in mind we may need further development. There are avenues that can be tried toward the advancement of effective improvement. We must be persistent to guarantee dynamic development of our character. On the other hand, we need to recognize our limitations, and understand what we must do to progress. These initiatives are typical to enhance intellectual development." but, they also include specific parts that improve the all-encompassing
This being my first year of teaching I feel there are so many things that I have learned, and have helped me too become a good teacher. Yet I have so much more to learn, I still believe that students have the ability to learn and as a teacher it is my job to find ways to help them to become the best person they can be. Through being a reflective teacher, using professionalism, respecting diversity and having collaboration and community connecting this can be accomplished. When I am having fun teaching the student will have learning that material, this will help them to be relaxed and engaged in that lesson. I feel it is important to connect what they are learning to things that they have experienced in the real-world.
Another factor considered in this study is the professional development of teachers. Professional development of teachers is a strong factor that enhances teachers’ knowledge and learning. A number of studies have reflected that the said factor is imperative to a positive change of every individual that seeks development professionally.
As I reflect on my experiences observing in three different classrooms over the last three months, I cannot express how much I have learned by being in the classroom. I began the Master of Science in Education last fall and previous to the practicum experience I had taken 8 classes. I read books, listened to the experiences of my classmates and instructors, reflected on my own education, and tried to imagine how this information was going to prepare me to face a classroom of elementary school students. While I learned theories and skills that should be known by any educator, these classes could not teach me what I most desired to know: what tangible steps could I take to correctly implement all of the correct ways of teaching.
My stage of development would be proficient in all four domains and components of professional practice, however, few domains and components are my higher strength and the other areas are needed improvement. The four years of my teaching experience, I had the opportunity to be evaluated by my principle, and she used these four domains of professional practice. Through her expertise and suggestions, she provided guidance to develop and improve my skills in the stage of proficiency or to the expert stage. The classroom environment and professional responsibilities domains are my strength that I worked on past few years. Nevertheless, I am continually building more skills and foundation on components of planning and preparing for the content and instruction part. I work with different students need and learning styles every year, therefore I am continually learning the new strategies and information to help all my learners to success. Furthermore, I have been developing and working on improving in content, pedagogy, knowing student’s learning and self-knowledge areas. However, my weakness in knowledge areas is performing higher co...
Based on the inquiry of empowering professional development, many findings come into play. At times we feel as though professional development is worthless and a waste of time. Gusky also, addresses that at times why so many professional developments are inadequate. There are reasons why we feel that way and reasons of which we should not have if we were actually getting something out the workshops. A common goal must first be set in the mind of the participants thus leading to the building of professionalism of the school system. In this review we will look at some aids and guides to successful professional development.
In the classroom teachers need to be flexible to put in to practice many different
Education is an ever-changing part of society. A classroom teacher is faced with new challenges and obstacles that have never been dealt with before. Students come to the classroom with different life stories. Every student has strengths and weaknesses that surface in the classroom environment. Teachers must understand and focus on utilizing each student's strengths and work to improve weaknesses. Students learn in a variety of ways. The classroom must be a safe zone that appreciates student's viewpoints and allows room for mistakes. When topics in the classroom are related to "real-life" experiences, the information is more likely to be retained. Students learn from one another. The ideas and perspectives that each student brings to the classroom can bring insight into what is being learned. Students have to be allowed to explore new ideas, try them to see if they work, and sometimes fail. When students are encouraged to explore, they begin the process of becoming lifelong learners.