Equality Equity is a very important aspect that should be instil in the classroom although in order for it to be implemented, it is important to identity and expand on what is Equality. Equity does not entail that every learner must be treated the same but focuses on more in treating everyone with equal concern and respect. Therefore it is important as to when I am implementing equality in my classroom that I look at each child as individuals, taking into consideration who they are as an…
Every day people learn something new. Whether it be an arbitrary fact or a random skill. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Small Great Things, and American History X the main characters are subject to a constant onslaught of new information that has an effect on how they view others. The benefit of gaining a better understanding of others is creating an informed opinion of a person rather than an opinion based on assumptions. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Jem and Scout gain a better…
in this respect is to ensure that children are not trained exclusively under the influence of a single milieu, or, still worse, by a single and unique person” (Durkheim, 1961, pg.144). There are a few reasons this idea of having one teacher could have; first, the child would not be well socialized with different adults and people in general, and second, the child would start to develop mannerisms that the teacher has and would be a similar copy to that individual. Therefore, the child would have…
Ahlberg, A. (2008). The Baby in the Hat. Somerville: Candlewick Press. Historical Fiction, Grade Level PreK – 3. Can one action change your life? For the boy who caught the baby in a hat, one action changed his life forever! Though the story is simple, the captivating illustrations elevate the sense of adventure and capture the historical London setting. The boy hero takes his reward and the adventure begins! In a twist of luck or fate, he falls from the London Bridge and into a ship where…
Critical Reflection of microteaching Lesson Preparation A Comprehension of content The main purpose of this topic is to link it to the water cycle. The students would need to know that the water cycle is dependent on the condensation as well as evaporation of water. Also, due to the anticipation of certain misconceptions, the lesson was conducted in a way, such that, any misconceptions would be surfaced either during questioning or during the experiment. As a result, the teacher would need to…
Introduction This paper will talk about the experiences I did acquire on my teaching practice, but in order to understand the reason why I started a career as a teacher. I need to express my desire to contribute my community in a meaningful way. Teaching is one of the most direct ways to impact on kids and youth, and if you are driven by the wish to help those around you, being a teacher is an invaluable contribution. The practice I did, leave a vast knowledge of different fields that are key…
In order for any society to run smoothly, it must be built upon societal expectations that are meant to be followed. These expectations are also meant to be fostered in all people as they grow up in order for them to become successful adults. In both The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and “The Friday Everything Changed” by Anne Hart, there are societal expectations that prohibit the young characters from reaching their full potential. The Catcher in the Rye is set in the United States…
The protagonists and I share a similar trait through close levels of competition. The protagonists way of competition is more revolved around his work/ literature and through his educational experiences. He takes his writing /literature serious. Making goals for himself, he enters his works/ideas into contests and advanced writing exams which allows himself to gain strategies and advice learning from other people's strengths or mistakes…
Upon reflection of the EDF5141 Health unit. I believe it has assisted me in gaining some skills which will result in helping me reach my goals as a teacher. These goals I have for myself align with two Australian Professional Teaching Standards (APST) by the AITSL. These include ‘knowing the content and how to teach it’ and ‘plan for and implement effective teaching and learning’. ‘Knowing the content and how to teach it’ is a standard from the Professional Knowledge section and talks about the…
strives to simply difficult teaching tactics so all teachers can benefit from her lessons. Magee is a school administrator and currently principal. Before that she was a classroom teacher as well. Both authors have immense knowledge working in the educational field. How the Best Teachers Differentiate Instruction started off by explaining why differentiated instruction is so important. They stressed that every child learns differently and therefore needs to be taught differently. They stressed…