Active learning

As a student in Critical Reading and Writing 111, I am expected to analyze arguments and write about them in a clear, well-formed, and well-supported essay. By the end of the course, I should be able to formulate essays that defend my own position in an argument through the process of drafting and revision. The “They Say/I Say” structure of argument should be considered and used throughout each time I write to express my own side, without overpowering the other side of the argument. I should…

biological, psycho social and lastly their cognitive development. All these changes occur simultaneously and in a lot of times they are occurring interpedently. As a result these changes have massive effect on the academic achievement and the students learning experience as a whole (Wugfield, Lutz & Wagne, 2005). One of the major biological changes that happens to early adolescents is puberty, it is at this time that students are undergoing hormonal changes, physical changes such as…

Munden &Myhre (2015) wrote a list of twelve principles for language learning, and I found it interesting. I have read the list before, but after I reflected about the learning spiral, how to “learn English through English” and “learning combines repetition and progression over a period of time” (p.38), it became more understandable for me. One of my main goal this year was that I should teach English…

students to work at a slower or faster pace and allowing students to fully understand the material (Hollenbeck. Hollenbeck). However, according to Dr. Jim Taylor, a psychologist, text-only presentations resulted in better recall, understanding, and learning. And reading also developed skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and vocabulary (Taylor). Having technology would then hinder their academic skills due to lessened literacy skills which are frequently used. Also, technology has…

Professional Organizations Summaries The role of a principal expanded in recent years. A principal is no longer considered a manager but instead has many roles in the school. The principal is the visionary leader that dictates a path for the students, staff and community members. Principals need to prepare to lead in the 21st Century as their leadership role keeps expanding to achieve high results for students. Principals have opportunities to join professional organizations that support…

skills (The Impact of Toys on the Learning Process).” For example they learn that by pushing a certain button, a fun noise will come out of the toy. They start understanding how cause and effect work, without actually knowing what cause and effect is, like one would later learn during school. “Musical toys can be created from simple household items, such as bottles, cooking pans and cardboard boxes similar to store-bought toys (The Impact of Toys on the Learning Process).” For babies, everything…

illustrative pictures. 8. Name of the Resource: Old MacDonald had a farm song The Link to the Resource: http://www.kidsongs.com/lyrics/old-macdonald-had-a-farm.html How the resource promotes inclusive practices: Music plays an important role in the learning and development of of young children. It provides a “rich sensory environment” (Kidshealth, 2016) to the toddlers as they learn through their senses at this stage. Old MacDonald had a farm song can be used for the group or circle time to…

When I think of my teacher leader skills and dispositions, my skills in order are collaboration skills, planning skills, facilitation skills, and evaluation skills along with my dispositions that are optimism and enthusiasm, commitment to student learning, confidence, and willingness to take risks.…

they can live by in the world outside of school. To be an effective teacher for my students, I have to teach in a way that suits their learning styles and knowing their intelligences based on Gardener 's theory can help me achieve that. Knowing this about my students guides me in choosing my methods of teaching and also allows me to use a variety of different learning styles to suit the individual needs of my…

Hess (2004), “the benefits that occur from high-quality discussion not only democratize the classroom but also help students themselves play with ideas and develop the skills to critically think” Classrooms are social settings whereby teaching and learning come about through social interaction among students. The interactions and relationships among students, as they work side by side, constitute the group processes of the classroom. Group interactions are particularly significant in…