Tacit knowledge

1. Why are we discussing ancient Greek philosophers in this course? Why don’t we spend time learning about Asian thinkers? I think we are discussing ancient Greek philosophers in this course because we live in America, and therefore we are most associated with Western philosophy rather than Asian thinkers who practice Eastern philosophies. Also with regards to education I think our educational system enforces more of a Western education philosophy then Eastern, where the classrooms are typically…

I had the opportunity to observe Mr. Billy Mitchell on Monday, February 8th, 2016 and for a short while again on Tuesday, February 9th. Mr. Mitchell is a teacher at the Joseph K. Lumsden (JKL) Bahweting Charter School located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Mr. Mitchell’s first grade classroom that I will be attending consists of 22 children from a rural community. The purpose of this observation was to observe children as they completed tasks related to science. I did not interact much during…

The Importance of Presentation Essentials Before I started this class I honestly did not think I would learn anything from it, but I was wrong. I was able to learn about the importance of presentation skills, I gained more knowledge within myself, and I learned how to present myself to others. Those are three great qualities to learn before becoming a businesswoman. I have learned it is really important to know how to give a good presentation because this skill will benefit me greatly in my…

My Art of Life I, ERIC MANGRAM believe that the Art of Life is winning isn`t everything, but wanting to win is by Vince Lombardi. It is this way because you should always see yourself being successful in careers that you want to be the best you can be in. Hence it is motive to go by in order to have better things in your life such as housing, automobiles, and education. Therefore it is the best aphorism to go by due to its meaning which tells the one reading it that by using this aphorism you…

We have all experienced our fair share of pleasant and unpleasant shopping experiences. Most of these memories from these experiences fade over time. However, some of these experiences are so phenomenal or extraordinary they have a lasting impression on us. On the other hand some of them are so unpleasant or foul that they leave us with a bad image of a once favorite store. I can recall one shopping experience that was horrendous. It happened while I was shopping for a crib at Kmart. In the…

I understand that observing, documenting and assessing to support young children and families is important to run a smooth and effective classroom. I will use goals and assessments to create meaningful curriculum when teaching young children. I know about and use observation, documentation and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches to collect data. I understand and practice responsible assessment to promote possible outcomes for each and every child in my classroom. I know the…

Now that I have completed my first class, EXP Dimensions of Education, I have a better understanding of the definition of learning. In light of my new knowledge, I am now in a position to explain learning to others. I would explain that the key to success, whether in education or in the real world is, knowing how to learn. Learning requires taking in the world around you, linking what you are experiencing and finding meaning in it. Since taking this class my view of learning has changed in a…

After critically reflecting on the following unit plan and the additional material that was developed for a school in western Sydney I was able to identify a number of issues with its development and the final product. The Stage 5 year 9 unit “self and relationships” had a number of areas that when reviewed were found to be lacking in the depth required for an effective unit outline that would promote students to meet the set outcomes of the unit. In order for students to get the most out of the…

meetings to get more information about the school context: how they operate, what their goals are. I also had opportunity to develop my knowledge of classroom management or students’ data analysis from the invited speakers in the school meetings. In addition, I observed the teaching of many other colleagues and learnt a lot of valuable teaching skills and knowledges from them to apply in my teaching. Furthermore, I attended the parents/teacher interview to know how to inform the student’s result…

The Journey to Knowledge In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1988) Santiago was following a recurring dream of finding treasure, but on the way gained a lot of knowledge about omens (Gods signs) ad personal legends (ones faith or story). While his parents wanted him to become a priest he always wanted to see the world, but his father told him that his family35 were poor and the only way for him to see the world was to become a shepherd: and so he did. He always got the same dream under a sycamore…