Teaching

Did you know teaching your infant to be a self-feeder is as easy as 1-2-3? While we know it may seem like a daunting task with a whole lot of mess… We also know it is vital skill to teach them as soon as they start to show a spark of interest. You may be wondering, “how do I know if my infant is ready?” Like we said, its as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Interest: It is around 8 months when an infant will initially start to show a desire to begin self-feeding. It is during this time period that it is…

Before taking this class, I had a whole different outlook on what I would be learning, but I am grateful that the instruction I had made me reflect on the kind of classroom and practices I believe are important especially when it comes to teaching social studies. Practices and approaches that I would have never considered including into an elementary classroom curriculum such as research, flooding a terrain model, and role play have opened up my eyes and created a very different vision of my…

strengths that you bring to the teaching profession. Throughout my life, I have had several experiences that have brought me to the culmination of the completion of my undergraduate education. I will finish my degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida upon successful completion of my internship. My experiences as a college massage therapy instructor, swim team coach, and journey to complete my degree has all prepared me well for an internship teaching position. I am…

Before the planning of the lesson begins the teaching assistant should know what the learning objectives for the lesson are so that they are able to offer strategies, ideas and materials to the teacher in order to make sure the pupils are able to achieve the learning objectives. It is important for the teaching assistant to make this contribution as it is their responsibility along with the teacher to support the school culture, ensure pupils are getting a good education and to promote the…

Haugh Teaching Philosophy My goal as an instructor for writing courses are to have students learn to communicate effectively. In a composition course, learning the tools to communicate competently sets the student up for success. The two main concepts which need to be covered in any basic writing course are communication and research. According to current research articles students struggle with language use and “code switching” in their communication. Kathleen Turner wrote “Flipping the…

Tatianna Baker Student Teaching Reflection Paper My student teaching experience at LeRoy Elementary School was a great learning experience for me. I learned a lot about myself as a speech pathologist, and discovered my strengths and weaknesses. My co-teacher was very supportive and pushed me each day to succeed and further my skills and knowledge. When I first started the experience I was anxious, but excited to put my coursework into action. I worked hard to research different ways to present…

Article: Strategies for Teaching Core Vocabulary Throughout the School Day- by Kathryn Helland and Rachael Smolen---Discusses how vocabulary should be a part of the individuals using AAC daily learning and what strategies teachers or parents can use to help. https://www.closingthegap.com/solutions/articles/2179 Sites for Virtual Tour: Reading Rockets- Allows users to pick one of the big 5 ideas in reading and strategies to use to help children experience success in those areas. It also has…

down our thoughts, we just simply need to close our eyes, and relax. The practice of mindfulness helps students to become aware of what is going on around them so that they are able to control it better. Teaching mindfulness to students and educators has its benefits. Research shows that teaching mindfulness has improved attention, and emotion regulation while increasing the likelihood of showing compassion to others. Studies also show that mindfulness relieves stress and improves anxiety…

take a test. It is also helpful to have daily or weekly communication between the teacher and the parent. When it comes to modifying things for children in the classroom teachers should take into count the school work and homework. The teacher should provide visual or written daily schedules. The student may also benefit from having a classroom aide with them throughout the day. When being given instructions they should be oral and written as well. The student needs to not only be given oral…

Confessions of a Teaching Junkie Throughout the decades of the thriving education profession, many misconceptions have arose; a misconception in simple terms identifies an incorrect statement given by anyone. A couple of these include “A teacher’s day ends at 3 p.m.” and “Teaching is easy, anyone can do it.” However, the main one that seems to be concerning is “Those who cannot do, teach.” Although society believes, “Those who cannot do, teach,” educators represent true individuals who create a…