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Section A I rarely observed in the same room while I observed at the high school in Big Spring Texas. In my first observation I was in a freshman reading class and they were reading a book. There was an audio book being played and all the desks were facing the board. The desks were arranged in pairs. Some students were sleeping and I really could not tell who the inclusion students were. The room had colorful strategy charts all over the room along with inspirational quotes. The room had a…

I work constructively with members of a team to achieve a common goal, and have the ability to problem solve and be creative. I have a passion for teaching and ensure that I keep up to date with my subject knowledge, teaching pedagogy and the current issues in education. To maintain being an outstanding practitioner I am of the opinion that I must also remain a learner. In past 3 years I have completed two Masters level courses and successfully passed BSL Level 1. I relish…

Think back to when you were in middle school, what were your biggest worries? Was it would you pass the next test, or was it did the person next to you like you? What if you did not have to worry about that aspect of school? An alternative method of learning would eliminate the anxiety of the everyday classroom environment. Maria Montessori, Edward Harkness, and Rudolf Steiner where truly revolutionary with each their own alternative method of teaching students in middle school that has changed…

Professional Development is fundamental in the educational field. Mizell (2010) states: “professional development refers to many types of educational experiences related to an individual’s work.” (p. 3). This training is an integral part of any organization as it teaches members the skills needed to participate while increasing success. Coutinho & Teles (2011) have indicated that the key to motivating students while increasing their participation is to establish an exceptional professional…

The purpose of this study is to examine teacher perceptions and experiences with current approaches to professional development in K-12 schools. This study is important to K-12 educators as it will examine opportunities for teachers to utilize technology to pursue professional development relevant to their teaching and learning practice in a flexible learning environment. Additionally, this study will analyze pathways toward developing new and engaging learning experiences that would not be…

There are so many choices for an education these days. You have traditional public schools, private schools, charter schools, and Montessori schools. Education is one of the most important parts of all of our lives. While education has such an impact on all of our lives and our future, some of the most important learning happens when someone is in their childhood. Children make up 20% of our population, but are 100% our future. Although every school has its strong points, Montessori schools seem…

The Future Educators Association (FEA) is another teacher recruitment program in Mississippi. Future Educators Association is a national student organization whose primary function is to support young people interested in education-related careers and to build a rigorous and inspiring pathway to careers in education beginning in secondary school. The vision of the program is to provide every child with a well-prepared and effective teacher and to have teachers that view education as an…

Rationale: Going through elementary school I remember doing the 5E model during science. My teacher had all the students engaged during science and I was eager to learn more. Now that I am learning about the 5E inquiry model it makes me realize that students need to be engaged in their learning. I chose this question because I have done some previous lesson plans using the 5E model. I like to teach students by getting them active and having them do a lot of the work instead of listening to me…

Abstract A case study was devised to analysis a kindergarten teacher’s verbal scaffolding that she used to differentiate during reading instruction with her small groups in the classroom. The teacher’s altering focuses, lessons, and communication with each group is analyzed in the categories: direct explanation, explicit modeling, invitations to participate, clarification, verifications, and telling. This exemplary teacher nominated in southwestern Pennsylvania adjusted her lessons and…

Within the book, Constructivism and Science Teaching, written by Alan Colburm (1998), he highlights what is constructivism and how to use this theory to teach science. Colburm explains when to use lecture and textbooks within your science teaching and explains how to transition the classroom to a constructivism-based learning. Colburm shows how to use the 21st century skills of cooperative learning and more critical thinking skills through constructivism-based learning (p.18). Since the theory…