There have been many important things I have learned through my field experience. To sum up everything I have learned would be impossible, there is way too much! I really enjoyed and learned a lot about what teachers do and who they are. Teachers are people who put all their time and effort in helping students succeed! I don't know any other occupation that requires more attention, love and care than a teacher.
I have learned many different ways of motivation, classroom managment, and structure. I have been given the general information I will need to continue to get my teaching degree. I have become more knowledgable and loving through this experience. During my fieldwork I gained knowledge only gained through being in an actual classroom. I am thankful to have had this experience and can't wait until I have my own classroom one day!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Blog Entry 7
In the first grade class I have observed they had a set rule guide that they followed. The rules included; raise your hand, follow instructions, remain at an inside voice level (unless specified differently), etc. The teacher reviewed the students of the rules daily and enforced punishment if any were broken. The students know what their punishment is if the rules are broken. I think this is a good idea because they will know what happens if they choose to break the rules. I think it will teach them self-concious of their choices as well as responsibility.
One thing that I think the teacher used to make everything run smoothly is she had a schedule written on the board. The schedule allowed the students to know what they're doing next and to refrain from those continous questions asked all day, "What are we doing next?" She allowed little 'brain breaks' inbetween subjects allowing students to stretch, get a drink, and whatever else they need to do before they get back to work.
One thing that I think the teacher used to make everything run smoothly is she had a schedule written on the board. The schedule allowed the students to know what they're doing next and to refrain from those continous questions asked all day, "What are we doing next?" She allowed little 'brain breaks' inbetween subjects allowing students to stretch, get a drink, and whatever else they need to do before they get back to work.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Blog Entry 6
In my observations in the classroom I have had various opportunities to see how a teacher engages her students. One example I saw in which the students were learning the names of the different oceans and continents. An aid to her teaching this concept was a song. The teacher had a different student she called upon randomly to come up and point to the ocean and continent on a large map everytime it was mentioned in the song. The students were able to engage in singing and also by pointing to where it is on a map. The students did learn both the continents and the oceans from this activity!
I was able to observe another teacher at the very beginning of the day/week. I thought it was very engaging when they have their morning 'calendar time.' During this time, the students (each take turns to do varioius jobs) would dress the bear in the appropriate clothing for the weather. They were able to count using straws how many days they have been in school. They had all sorts of things after that! I think that was a good way to engage the students in a fair way so that everybody eventually will get their turn.
I was able to observe another teacher at the very beginning of the day/week. I thought it was very engaging when they have their morning 'calendar time.' During this time, the students (each take turns to do varioius jobs) would dress the bear in the appropriate clothing for the weather. They were able to count using straws how many days they have been in school. They had all sorts of things after that! I think that was a good way to engage the students in a fair way so that everybody eventually will get their turn.
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