The research design will then be introduced taking into account the theoretical frameworks and the review of the pertinent research. In this presentation, the qualitative study proposed is to learn the impact of educator perception on the impact of professional learning communities on student performance will be outlined. This will be followed with a discussion concerning the limitations of this study as well as precautions taken to protect those involved with the study. Theoretical Framework Organizational change and socio-cultural learning theories inform this study because they contextualize the problems with universal curriculum frameworks. It is through these theories that we will gain more insight into the issues associated with school system-wide leadership (Knapp, et al, 2008, p. 35).
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.
(CEC 4.4) • Design instruction to meet student needs. (CEC 4.5) • Select, adapt, create, and use curricular materials. (CEC 7.4) Relevancy of Task to Teacher Candidate Students must be able to implement research-based lesson plans which reflect accommodations and modifications for learners with disabilities. Assessment: Student Prompts/Teacher Directions 1) Individual: Teaching for Exceptionalities (Benchmark Assessment) a) General Practicum information: Students’ practicum experiences should follow the practicum experience requirements, including the diversity and hour requirements for this course on the Practicum Placement Form found in the Student Success Center, Colleges, College of Education, and Teacher Preparation Programs Practicum/Field Experience Manual i) Students should fill out the Practicum Placement Form and Observation Record. Complete
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. Self-reflection is the foundation for reflective teaching. Going further than self reflection to understand student experiences is, for Brookfield, "of utmost importance" to good teaching (35). Teachers can reflect upon, for example, student evaluations, assessment
Teachers need direction in order to meet academic proficiencies and to keep student’s interest (Laureate Education, Inc., 2010). After exploring several learning theories and strategies, my own teaching practices are most often modeled by several strategies and learning theories. The Constructivism Theory resonates in some of the techniques I am using in the classroom. Reflecting on student activities and the design my lessons ; I find students are most often engaged in learning activities that are student driven and lead to students constructing their own conclusions. Student often work at stations and learn through team building and planned movement.
1) Establish rules for the Group that create an atmosphere for learning and address issues before they develop. 2) Help the group to understand standards and expectations. 3) Help to develop teacher/pupil relations based on respect. 4) Encourages interactive participation for greater understanding and exploration. 5) Assists teacher to determine group pace and plan modular stage for course completion.
b. Describe the observed teaching situation in terms of group characteristics, seating arrangement, and any additional criteria necessary to present the setting of the learning environment. c. Describe the observed teacher-to-student interactions. d. Describe the observed student-to-student interactions. The constructivist learning theory used in the video promotes the collaborative learning, critical thinking and communication skills.
Teacher’s opinions on the use of Social Studies classroom in Social Studies Education. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practices, 12, 2, 1015-1021. Miso, Thomas., & Patterson, Nancy., & Dopen, Frans. Policy in the way of practice: how assessment legislation is affecting social studies curriculum and instruction. Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, 6, 107, 1-13.
This assessment can ascertain as to whether the student has any background knowledge of the subject they are being taught and if they are applying for the correct level of education. Carrying out initial assessment can determine as to whether there are specific areas that a student needs to develop. ‘Diagnostic assessment is an evaluation of a learner’s skills, knowledge, strengths and areas for development. Formative assessments are ongoing throughout the course and a simple way of gauging how and what your students are learning. This then allows the teacher to amend the way in which they are teaching or what they are teaching to accommodate the results.
The important influence of behaviors on learning can be studied by the behavior that occurs after learning has been initiated or stored. Behavior and learning are codependent on each other. Behavior is observable, and this makes the process of learning more easily observable as well. The two types of behavioral learning have aided in understanding the concepts involved in improved learning through conditioning. These new realizations have been converted into the classrooms to better educate students.