In the video the Power of Two they define co- teaching as two teachers actively engaged in a single heterogeneous groups of students in the same setting, where both teachers are held accountable. The video also explains that co-teaching consist of a 5 part framework; one component of this framework is classroom practice. Classroom practice consists of six different co-teaching strategies, each strategy has its advantages and disadvantages and as co-teachers it’s our job to decide the appropriate…
Throughout my experience in schools and university, I have focused on fostering and strengthening collegial relationships. This has developed my skills associated with working within a team and believe my strengths lie in listening, willingness to learn and having the ability to fulfil leadership and delegation roles where necessary. I believe that quality learning and teaching occurs when teams work collaboratively and use each member’s strengths. I believe that my strengths are…
utilizing ten years of teaching experience. Koplin reports a variance regarding the standard starting salary, ranging from $27,000 to $32,000, primarily dependent on…
1) Describe what was taught in this virtual lesson. What teaching methods did you observe? How effective were these activities and methods in teaching the TEKS identified at the beginning of the video? What was taught was poetry and their sound devices. The students went over the vocabulary because you assigned several kids to look up that information on the dictionary. Then you read some poems to give examples of each word in the vocabulary. I know that if you had the students you would have…
Motivation Questions for Nipissing-Sponsored Leadership Experiences Question 1: Given your personal, academic and career goals, outline three main reasons why you are applying for this opportunity. On of the main reasons that I am applying for this opportunity stems from my desire to return to Africa. Two years ago I took part in a volunteer trip to South Africa that profoundly changed my life. I had the chance to work in an elementary school assisting in the construction of new buildings and…
here is- As teachers how can we develop professionally as well as help in each others growth ? Our profession compels us to commit ourselves to continued learning .According to Darling -Hammond Professional development is a ' process of enhancing teaching 's professional status by expanding the knowledge base upon which the profession draws and increasing teachers ' epistemological awareness ' while many others simply say ' professional development is professional growth '. .Dr Dennis…
What personal qualities and practical experiences will make you a good health care worker? To be a patient is to be vulnerable, to trust, to need, to suffer and to worry. I know from experience. My mother ankylosing spondylitis and has had three joint replacements. I have had four rounds of physical therapy myself. I know what it is like to be the patient, and to have a loved one receive care. These experiences, in part, informed my decision to become a physical therapist. When providing…
My Teaching Journey As I reflect back into my early childhood, I remember migrating to the United States with my mother leaving my brothers and sisters behind. It was really tough adapting to a new environment where the climate and the language were foreign to me. The first year of primary school was one of the hardest for me. Making new friends was not an easy task, I remember while all the children played with each other during the lunch period, I sat quietly and ate my lunch. When it was…
While learning allows us to gain knowledge on a subject, learning from our mistakes inspires us to make our own understanding and truths about the world around us and in our personal lives. Experience is the key that opens the door to wisdom. In “Solitude and Leadership,” Deresiewicz questions our system of education that trains students to not be able to think for themselves. Similarly, Hesse uses Siddhartha’s journey to enlightenment to illuminate the idea that certain revelations cannot be…
This semester, I have learned plenty of concepts and material that have shaped my teaching methods. Our class has helped to develop a strong curriculum, but also, to understand the needs and reality of every student. Also, the lectures, reading, guest professors and our visits to DCP have helped to understand why I want to be a teacher. I have learned and realized that as a future teacher, I am not going to be able to take care or help every single student, but I will do my best to assist them…