Summary/ Response Assignment O`Malley, Patrick. “More Learning, More Testing” In “More Testing, More Learning,” Patrick O`Malley suggests that college professors should give tests to the students periodically in order for the students to learn more. Furthermore, more tests or exams will minimize the student’s stress because students will be more familiar with the subjects that are given to them. Like the author says, “If professors gave an additional brief exams at frequent intervals, student would learn more, study more regularly, worry less, and perform better on midterms, finals, and other papers and projects.” (O`Malley, pg. 488).
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.
Another way that this homework policy helps promote positive social interaction inside a second grade classroom is when graded assignments not picked up within two days should be discussed with the teacher. This discussion allows the student to explain the reason why the homework was not picked up and provide valuable opinions as to how this problem can be prevented in the future. A2. Self-Motivation The homework policy also includes that students buy a day planner and use class time learning how to use it. The use of the day planner promotes self-motivation because the students are learning how to manage their time in school and at home to be able to complete their homework.
I love helping my kids with their homework. While helping them with their homework there is a lot of things that I learn that I never knew. Even when I become a teacher there will be some things that I be learning as I teach my students. There are a lot of obstacles that I have to encounter on a day to day basis. As I am doing my schooling online there are times that I just want to quit but I know to myself that I have come this far and I refuse to turn around.
An ideal student should prefer a professor who demonstrates strict guidelines and who assigns adequate homework that is relevant to class discussion, as well as being approachable. These qualities of an excellent professor should be determined by serious, driven students who find these qualities mandatory. Most students go to class and hope for little homework, and a teacher that wants the same thing they do; to get in, out, and get on with their lives. That is fine if you do not intend to learn anything, but for the people who actually put forth the effort and wish to succeed, a strict professor would be a key ingredient in achieving their goal. When going to a class, one should hope for a professor with strict guidelines and grade policies in order to retain the knowledge necessary to excel in college.
If assignments aren't turned in for the day, I will ask the student why it wasn't completed and send a note home to the parents. I will inform the parent that the student will be allowed to make up the assignment, but some points will be deducted. I will explain to them the importance of turning in the assignment on time and that some points are better than no points. If assignments are continuously being missed by a particular student, I will type up a contract and I will have the students sign it. Anytime an assignment is missed after this, I will pull the contract out and explain to them the importance of their word.
It is your responsibility to read the syllabus • Respect your classmates by creating a positive learning environment. Show up on time and if you are late, enter quietly without disrupting. Using a cell phone during any quiz or test is considered cheating and will result in a 0 on that assignment. • Show up for class. Attendance will be taken at each class and will be used for student monitoring.
To address a behavior issue I believe that first you must understand the behavior and more importantly understand what its causes are. Jacob Kounin talks about in preventing discipline problems, which have to do with the subject matter of the classroom. Kounin emphasizes that teachers should make instructional activities enjoyable and challenging for the students. I believe if the students are
Having power is the way to making everything right but, not perfect. My action is a very important factor of empowerment because it is the key to everything that happen for the future. Second, way is getting my education. Getting my education is something I have control over. For an example if I wanted to get an A in my class, but I have I B; I will have to work harder for that A. I get an assignment Tuesday and its due the next class period I will have to do that paper the same day I get assigned.
Suggestions for Improving My Study Skills The three specific studying tips and suggestions I chose and are in dire need of my improvement are: 1. improve my time management skills and prioritize my work (what are the most important items to complete and what can wait)? Plan out a study schedule and follow it. Protect the time of the day I should study best (do not accept phone calls, E-mails, or any other distractions during this time). 2. When I’m in class, I need to ask questions, make comments, and participate.