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 open-mindedness, supportiveness and possessing a positive and enthusiastic attitude. I enjoy collaboration and working with others to learn and extend my knowledge of learning and teaching. I have worked closely with professional learning teams throughout my experience…
This semester I have felt very blessed and comfortable with my placement with Mrs. Carrillo at McCorkle Elementary. Learning something new every single time I walked in her classroom was definitely the high light of my week. The kids were always so happy to see me and I miss them as the days go by. I have endured many learning moments as well, where I did not plan accordingly, or the lesson did not go as planned. I worked through these times with my teacher and it was so great having her by my…
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…
Intro: TPACK is a vital framework for sustaining knowledge needed by a teacher for effective pedagogical practice in a technology enhanced learning environment (Howell, 2012: p. 30). During the weeks of 6 through till 9, a series of mentoring sessions went on. Students were to mentor the other students in class their strengths that were stated in the TPACK task two assignments. The students also had to be mentored by the other students on the weaknesses that they had provided in their TPACK…
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…
1. How does it feel teaching today compared to when you first started? Throughout the years, did you learn any new teaching methods? If so, which one was the most efficient? What has been your favorite aspect of teaching all these years? There is a lot more challenges and expectations related to the students. For example, I’ve noticed that children have more needs nowadays than years ago when I first taught. I have to teach a lot more using different modalities and do a lot of small group…
classroom so that every student was in eyesight. Even whilst working with small groups of students during guided reading, the educator would gaze beyond the group to monitor other students. This is an essential strategy that I can employ in my own teaching practice. For instance, it’s necessary to let my students understand that I’m aware of and care about what’s going on in the classroom, especially if I aspire to increase their ability to stay on-task. Another behavioral strategy evident in…
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…
rules should be in place for the daily routine and housekeeping of the class. As their teacher, I should have high expectations and plan accordingly. 2. A lesson plan needs the following; a. An aim- This is essential in describing my purpose of teaching a topic. It will be the primary focus and a very critical part because it supports why the lesson is being implemented. In addition, it will help with assessment of the students…
the practicum is so designed that collaboration and feedback possibilities are scheduled on a daily basis where the Associate Teacher and the student teacher discuss lesson planning, classroom management and teaching practice. I have been placed Ryde Secondary College that partially selective high school that mean mathematics classes is operating in two different categories such as selective classes and normal classes that is consists of local students who lives in their catchment areas and…