Four Classes in Four Years Throughout high school, I was “stuck”, per se, in four classes that would change the way I looked at everything around me. Yes, it might sound corny, but eight tables later, twenty four chairs later, and a certificate at the end of my senior year, I finally understood why there classes were so important to me, and in the end, some of the material that I learned in the classes was beneficial and I will continue to use it throughout the rest of my life. There I was, a…
day with my LP and the majority of the time spent together was in the classroom setting. The six things I observed about my LP include her physical presence, relationships with others, activities and interests, modes of thinking and learning, strengths and assets, and vulnerabilities. To begin, I observed my LP’s physical presence. I noticed that she is very much an extrovert and loves attention. Throughout my time in the classroom, I noticed she enjoys when the spotlight is on her, whether it…
know is, who came up with the idea of a flipped classroom; a classroom where the students learn the lesson through a video at home and come to school to do homework. The students might as well take an online course or better yet, learn from YouTube. Although teachers feel as if they are eliminating homework and making it easier for kids, a flipped classroom imposes more harm than benefits. Two of the kids that I tutor in math have a flipped classroom. I have watched the online videos with them…
Being a student entering Ms. Migdol classroom, for the first time would make me feel very excited. I would be excited due to the fact that the students are working collaboratively together. All of the students had a role in which they would partake in during the stem lesson. The classroom tells me about Ms. Migdol that she is very interested in how her students are learning throughout this process. She has her students do the process of chiming were Mr. Migdol and the students are able to…
After observing the teacher in the classroom I’ve seen first-hand just a few of the challenges that teachers face in just trying to engage their students in learning or discussions. Not only is there a difference among students so that one approach works for this student and that same approach may not work for another student, but that difference is also seen in classrooms. I saw the teacher use the same approach to get a class discussion started in two classes. The first class responded to the…
laptops banned in classrooms, Dan Rockmore in his article “The Case for Banning Laptops in the Classroom” speaks about why he agrees with his colleague and his reasoning. I agree with Rockmore’s theory on the disadvantages of having laptops in the classroom because they can be the cause of distraction, disrespect, and non-integration. From personal experience, I agree with Dan Rockmore that laptops in the classroom should be banned because they are distracting. While in the classroom, I have…
is the responsibility of a scholar-citizen to also uphold the University Honors Program traditions. As a scholar-citizen, I will serve by giving my all in the classroom. It is my…
They genuinely believe that they are not intelligent; therefore, they don’t feel they have the tools needed to operate well in the classroom. They frustrate teachers because they are often capable of handling their schoolwork successfully, but they do not. Children who feel inadequate may use excuses such as, “I just couldn’t do the homework”; or “I am dumb,” are a cop-outs, but in reality…
differing pedagogical applications and management of classrooms all share a common goal; that is the critical goal that education has to shaping the lives of Australia’s future citizens. I believe that quality teaching and learning can effectively take place when student’s key instincts drive them towards achieving their full potential. In order for this to take place, I will strive to give immediate feedback to strengthen behaviour in the classroom that facilitates learning. I will endeavour to…
“Withitness,” a term coined by Jacob Kounin, is defined as “the art of running a classroom while having eyes in the back of your head” (aaeteachers.org). Thesis: Withinness has made a significant impact in the development of a positive classroom climate, despite many critics. Kounin’s contribution is significant and remains an important part of classroom management still today. Withitness can be used in the classroom in a myriad of ways. Kounin’s key teachings of withitness is being able to…