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will assist in literacy development. Within the classroom, there will be three areas in which students will have access to technology which are the computer area, the literacy/ reading area, and the whole group area in which there is an interactive whiteboard. The children in today’s classrooms are known as digital natives because they are manipulating technology at very young ages and so can effectively utilize them (Coviello, 2013). To best adhere to the children within the classroom, it is…

High School vs. College; Oh no they are different! Many people may think college classrooms and high school classrooms are the same because they have the primary structures of a classroom and both of them are considered to be a learning environment. The truth is they do not contain as much similarities as people may think such as appearance, classroom sizes, and the age difference. Doctor Drew C. Appleby, from the psychology network states, “College classes and professors are going to be…

Catholic School in Big Rapids Michigan, 44% of the recorded students said they would be excited if their teacher used smart boards. Students surveyed also said that it would help them focus because it’s not as boring as the traditional chalkboard or whiteboards. Smart boards have also be encouraged by the No Child Left Behind Act (Min and Siegel, 39). Many studies conducted in America, United Kingdom, and Australia, proclaim an increase in enthusiasm and student involvement when using smart…

The teachers I was fortunate to work with were all very different from each other, of the four I worked with at were different grade levels and had different years of experience. They were all math teaching in middle school, the first I met with was Ms. Hall a seventh grade teacher in her second year of teaching, the second was Ms. Ambriz a sixth grade teacher with twelve years of experience on that same day I also visit Ms. Martinez eighth grade with more years than Ms. Ambriz and finally Mr.…

What The focus of recent lectures and laboratory sessions has been on how to integrate technology with math as well as continuing to be introduced to new applications that encourage hands-on learning with students. Math being a subject I work hard to avoid as much as professionally possible, these lessons were helpful for getting me to face my greatest weakness and become more comfortable as well as resourceful with how I approach the topic in the classroom now and in the future. Working as a…

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience for a career and to give back to the community. I was eager to explore the volunteer options and ready for the experience. It is an eye-opening experience and provides such insight and I was excited to volunteer to help students with special needs. I chose to volunteer in an Autistic Support classroom at East Goshen Elementary School. When I was searching for a place to volunteer it was overwhelming because there were many choices. All I knew is I…

Life of an English Teacher As a student, many people think all English teachers are the same or maybe even use the same methods. But while interviewing Mrs. Taylor, one of my English teachers from High School, I was intrigued by the different methods, activities, and even the classroom environment. During this day I took the time to spend a day on the teacher’s side of the desk and see what I can learn from someone in the profession, and might I say I was exceptionally impressed. To start…

My cooperating teacher uses five main technology artifacts daily in the classroom. These technology tools assist her in classroom instruction, classroom management and communication. She makes use of these technology artifacts as much as possible. These technology tools also assist in creating an intricate learning experience for all students. Incorporating technology daily into the classroom instruction and management assures all children are receiving the best education possible. The first…

Everyday is a special day in room 302. We attempt to be very organized and lessons may be very thorough, but every day is a different day. We have a diverse group of individuals that require additional support and services in the regular education settings. My class consists of students that are very academically engaged, some receive learning support, some are co-programmed with the life support class, and a few behavior concerns, but I strongly agree that students with significant cognitive…

I conducted a classroom observation of college level English language learners at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. The instructor that led the course was Chris Hanson a faculty member at UCCS. The makeup of the students in the classroom was a mix of Arabic, Vietnamese, and Spanish primary language speakers. From speaking with Instructor Hanson, majority of his students are here on scholarships pending completion of this English language program, in which they will continue on as…