Interpretivists favour this method, as they can get more detailed answers from the pupils. It is a flexible method that allows the interviewer to gain insight into why subcultures develop. This would be good when interviewing pupils from pro and anti-school subcultures, as they can speak about their own experiences, and what is important to them. Unstructured interviews can also be carried out in
If lessons are catered to the children in your class it is more likely to captivate them and be more fun because it’s based on their interests and makes learning easier. This could be in a form of playing games, group discussions or independent work to stimulate lesson and make them more interesting. . Identify and obtain the information required to support learning activities.5 1.5 Information required to support learning activities includes: * Relevant school curriculum and age-related expectations of pupils * The teaching and learning resources required * Own role in supporting learning activities * And additional needs of the children involved. Before carrying out activities, you will need to have an awareness of the curriculum and stage at which pupils are at.
“Nerds and Geeks” Popularity, being well known, and skipping school just to be a part of the “crowd” or the cool people. Though not everyone can be a part of that world, and that’s where the “geeks” and “nerds” come in. Their story and why we need them is exclaimed in Leonid Fridman’s piece, “America needs its nerds.” To make his point clear he uses satire, making it straight forward and humorous, also making it enjoyable for the reader. He uses an appealing set of word choice in his writings to keep the reader interested from the beginning to the end. Creating a relationship between the readers through pathos make Fridman piece a better read.
These are differences in understanding, perception, attitudes, or preferred action. Yet one of the key advantages of working in groups and teams is the opportunity to capitalize on the multiple perspectives that group and team members have (Beebe & Masterson, 2006). An examination of the faculty profiles provided me with an indication that although there are some teachers with innovative ideas, many teachers carry a groupthink mentality. Groupthink is described as a means of deliberating what group members use when their desire for unanimity overrides their motivation to assess all available plans of action (West & Turner, 2004). Some student profiles created by faculty members contain information that could be called into question because of biases and stereotyping.
Not only does it break through the adolescent barriers and builds a cooperative group, it helps their learning process tremendously. What was interesting about Goodwille’s book was she offered teachers a variety of ideas and strategies for dealing with group attitudes and individual needs. Also, she
Finding ways to make the material fun, engaging, and easy to comprehend will nurture a love of learning. Treating students with kindness and respect and helping them learn to apply that to others to create a positive and nurturing environment. * Differentiated- Making sure to include visual, audio, and tactile facets to all curriculum so that each individual will have the best chance possible to understand the material not matter their learning style. Working in pairs, small groups and classroom projects where partners and assignments are chosen based on the individual needs of the students. Keeping charts on each student for educational, social, and behavioral goals and personalizing the reward and recognition that they get for their effort and
This type of play is excellent for developing language and for expressing feelings. Games: When children play games they learn to take turns and communicate with each other. They express how they feel about what the other child has to do or did and sometimes they try to support the other child if they think they do not understand the game and it’s a great way for them to develop their communication. Their vocabulary will improve. Pictures: Pictures are used alongside words to make communication more easier and understandable.
Dora’s adventures are fun and interesting that express to children how to observe situations and conduct problem solving. The catchy songs and recurring themes may annoy parents but help children with their memorization. Another perk to the program is that the show does not only provide the
His tone is light-hearted and humorous, while still inspiring students to be the best possible. Whoever reads this article will find themselves chuckling at Sedaris’ clever humor and in the process receive a valuable lesson. Brenda Miller and Suzanne Paoloa, in the article “The Writing Process and Revision,” assert that through proper drafting,
Using a game as a resource for children’s learning allowed the learning objectives to be met in an informal and enjoyable way. The children felt a sense of achievement due to the fact that they were able to sound the words even though they may have originally appeared difficult for them. I was able to support the children at times when needed. There was great excitement when a child found one of the words on their base card. However, I needed to reinforce turn taking and the rules of the game at times.