Children learn and develop best when they are part of a community of learners this means a community in which all participants care about each other and learning is constructed in a collaborative process. Learning communities allow children to learn not just academically, but to learn about culture, diversity, inclusion, language, resolution to conflict, self-regulation and help foster their own identity in relation to the community. To develop a learning community the teacher should create an…
While taking the self-assessment I already knew what my strongest points were, but I confirmed that that I’m excellent at accepting personal responsibility, discovering self-motivation, adopting lifelong learning, and believing in myself. I scored higher in these areas because I’m all about the future, bettering myself, learning, and goals. I take anything that I do seriously from school, work, personal life and everything else in between. With that being said I am on who takes responsibility…
within the math and science subjects because of the hands-on nature of the courses. I am good with formulas and thinking algebraically which means I have logical-mathematical intelligence. However, my limitations as a learner lie within the social studies fields and simply managing my time. I lack in the interpersonal intelligence so it is difficult for me to comprehend why others do what they do, and how they do it. Also, as previously stated, I poorly manage my time since I give in to…
several criteria that one needs to take into consideration. For identification purposes, educators and other professionals no longer solely look at one’s fixed intelligence but other aspects that when stimulated and nurtured can grow a person’s talents whether cognitive, intuitive/creative, or motor/sensory expressions. “Growth of intelligence depends on the interaction between our biological inheritance and our environmental opportunities to use that inheritance” (Clark, 1997, p. 26).…
A classroom’s community and environment is what allows students to either learn successfully or unsuccessfully. If the environment is not welcoming, safe, and encouraging a student’s basic needs will not be met and their academic success will suffer consequently. I aspire to create a classroom environment that exudes creativity, safety, equity, and community. In order to create a collaborative learning environment, as I desire to, I must also adhere to learning differences of students and the…
Educating all adolescents requires a multifaceted instructional teaching approach. Balancing each student’s curiosity, hardiness, and uniqueness becomes a juggling act to ensure that the core instructional material presented in class becomes instilled in the developing teenager. Yet the educator’s job encompasses traversing adolescents developmental changes in order to impact student learning. By examining adolescent physical, cognitive and social development; diverse learner within the…
The Best and the Most Effective Learning Techniques for Kids We want our children to learn to ensure they have the best start in life as possible. But as anyone would know, learning new things is not always easy – especially, when you could be outside playing with your friends! So, what are some of the ways, children can lean better and more efficiently? Here are effective learning techniques children should try out. Finding out the learning the type The conventional wisdom recognizes seven…
moment in life for those who want to continue their education and is hard to confront. What makes it hard to confront is the mental strength needed to endure and go through college. In the article, “New Research: Students Benefit From Learning That Intelligence Is Not Fixed” by Ingfei Chen, she explains how students in school that are struggling in school have a mindset know as fixed mindset. Fixed mindset is when someone believes that they simply aren 't good enough to do anything right and are…
Dora the Explorer is a very popular tv show directed to children from the ages 2-5 years old. This tv show is an interactive cartoon for preschoolers around the world, which encourages children to join along in the adventure. In every single episode Dora, Boots and the monkey ask for help to overcome obstacles on their way to their main goal or task in the show. Children are able to learn lots of knowledge throughout each episode, that could help them grow. In each episode of Dora the Explorer…
Plotting the Steps to a Better Me This assignment has given me a unique opportunity to evaluate myself and my goals. To my detriment, at least eight years have passed since I have attempted a similar exercise. While they have not been bad years, I know I could have achieved more if my life goals had been more clearly in focus. Aspects of a Self-Directed, Intrinsically Motivated, Active Learner According to Jeff Cobb, a self-directed learner has at least fifteen aspects. They are as follows: 1…