Test-taking, career-oriented, learning behavior, decision-making, and critical thinking are all areas in which I have strengths. I was able to apply this to my theory through the way in which class is conducted, and the students are assessed. DI and inclusion push for children to embrace their learning behavior and styles while helping them develop deeper thinking processes. Creating success and higher levels of thinking allow children to become goal orientated which will help them when it is time to choose career paths of their own. In my theory, an effective teacher must also be willing to change and adapt lesson plans based on the needs of the students.
These lenses correlate to processes of self-reflection, student feedback, peer assessment, and engagements with scholarly literature. Cogitating upon these processes provides the foundation for good teaching and the means to become an excellent teacher. The autobiographical lens, or self-reflection, is the foundation of critical reflection. Teachers may focus on their previous experiences as a learner, or on their experiences as a teacher in order to "become aware of the paradigmatic assumptions and instinctive reasonings that frame how we work" (30). By interrogating, for example, teaching journals, evaluations, student/peer feedback, personal goals/outcomes, and/or role model profiles, teachers can reveal aspects of their pedagogy that may need adjustment or strengthening.
Building a bank of “what if” scenarios is a valuable tool in building a solid teaching philosophy. * Discussing teaching cases allows teachers to reflect and think critically about a certain problem without actually having to go through the experience. Helping teachers prepare for possible situations that may arise in the classroom, is a huge benefit to teachers. Knowing ahead of time how to respond to a certain situation helps build confidence and reduces anxiety in the decision making process. Part 2 The Case of Jesus Gonzalez a) Key Factors This case is about a first grade student named Jesus Gonzalez, his family, and teacher, Mrs. Kiffen.
What I understand by ‘teaching for learning’ is that as a pre-service teacher we need to learn about teaching well at the same time also achieve confidence and competence in the students learning which than leads to teachers identifying their own purpose and values which supports their practice and professional approach. 2. List the four components of Praxis Inquiry and provide one activity that you might engage in for each of these. The four components of Praxis Inquiry are: - Describe Practice: This component involves describing heats happening in the classroom and in order to achieve this would be asking question such as What do learning and teaching look like in my classroom? - Interpret/explain practice: This component involves educators sharing and interpreting of quantitative and qualitative analysis which involves me talking and analysing my descriptions of my practice with other teachers.
One of the key responsibilities I feel for a teacher is to provide information, wisdom. In order to share their knowledge and understanding of a subject or topic a teacher needs to have a deep understanding of the topic that they are teaching. However alongside this a teacher should not claim to know it all, and be willing to learn from their students. ‘Knowledge may be seen as a level of awareness, consciousness or familiarity gained by experience, learning or thinking.’ (Jarvis 1987). It is important that the teacher appreciate any input from their students, whether the answer is correct or not.
The use of journals assisted them tracking their thoughts which led to their behaviors in the classroom. The teachers realized pre and post thoughts were different. Cognitive coaching includes skills that are necessary for our future leaders. When teachers can learn from each other the impact on the student’s is priceless. The best way to learn is to teach.
For instance, in the school where I work, I noticed that students were poor note-takers so I brought this to the attention of the administrators, and after observation I trained teachers and we implemented the Cornell Note Taking System, school wide. We saw an immediate improvement in student engagement and overall classroom management. This is also an example of one of my other strengths, which are leadership and management. In my school, I was recognized as a leader teacher whom exemplified stellar classroom management skills. This achievement helped me when I sat on the school wide discipline committee to come up with procedures and protocols for the school.
Assessment for learning should focus on how students learn The process of learning has to be in the minds of both learner and teacher when assessment is planned and when the evidence is interpreted. Learners should become as aware of the 'how' of their learning as they are of the 'what'. Assessment for learning should be recognised as central to classroom practice Much of what teachers and learners do in classrooms can be described as assessment. That is, tasks and questions prompt learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills. What learners say and do is then observed and interpreted, and judgements are made about how learning can be improved.
Comment on the Pre-service Teacher’s ability to plan and implement effective teaching and learning – please include an explanation of descriptors shown above as “Not demonstrated”. Professional Practice Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments 4.1 Support student participation Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities. ND D _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Grad Dip (Primary)-End of Placement Assessment Report-LEM503 3 4.2 Manage classroom activities Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions. 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour. 4.4 Maintain student safety Describe strategies that support students’ well-being and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
The last essential right a teacher has in the classroom is to receive help and cooperation from parents and administrators when it is needed. To parallel Teacher rights the Students also have essential rights under the assertive discipline model. Students have the right to have teachers who help limit inappropriate, self-destructive behavior, and the right to know and choose how to behave knowing of the consequences of their behavior will automatically bring. In a classroom that follows the assertive discipline model the fore mentions rights are carried out and applied by three major strategy components used by the teacher; rules, positive recognition, and consequences. According to this model students need limits that will guarantee their and other students’ rights.