Thursday, April 28, 2016
#9
I absolutely loved this class. I can't wait to start teaching. I look forward to learning more about how to teach. I though the class was presented very well and the lessons had a lot of information in them. They made me think outside of the box and challenged my technology challenged mind. I feel like I am so far behind in technology, I can barely answer my phone. So I know I will be taking some computer classes that will hopefully help me catch up.
I have listened to stories from my neighbor who is a teacher and I was kind of worried at first. I think this class has been a real eye opener. Some of the teachers during the service learning made it look so easy but there is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on to make a class run smooth. I look forward to learning the new techniques and ideas on how to make all the behind the scene stuff happen.
Doing daycare/ preschool I know I love teaching kids and watching them learn. I like watching the light bulb turn on. Some of the things I don't enjoy are dealing with parents and money issues so it will be nice to not have to worry about that anymore.
I have a goal in mind. I am working really hard and taking classes through the summer so I can be done with school and earn my Bachelor degree in 4 years. I am making this change so I can spend more time with my own kids and enjoy them while they are still with me.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
# 8
I see teachers use the same techniques that I have been learning in this class. It has been interesting making a connection and understanding something I actually see happen in a classroom for example I have 4 kids of my own and they all have a different learning style I didn't understand that at first and homework has been a huge battle. After the diversity lesson I changed my homework style. My daughter like to write and memorize. My youngest son like to sort and organize so he does sorts with the same phonics.
I have learned a lot about the testing and taking accountability for what you are teaching and helping each child. I see my neighbor/3rd grade trying new techniques so that every child makes the connections.
I think I articulate my learning and understanding fairly well. I am not much of a writer but that is changing with the more schooling I am doing.
Blogging is still very foreign to me. I have a sister in law that blogs all the time and I don't get it. However it is a good journaling technique which I should be doing but seem to not have time or make time for. It was nice to be able to look back and see what I have done. This could be helpful for note taking on curriculum and what worked and what needs improvement. A great way to share ideas with other co workers.
I noticed that I took notes when I saw a teacher do something I was learning about in class so I could share my find. I became more aware and watched for new things going on in the classroom.
I took your advise and tried to make connections and write about. I have tried to include examples and express my ideas.
I see teachers use the same techniques that I have been learning in this class. It has been interesting making a connection and understanding something I actually see happen in a classroom for example I have 4 kids of my own and they all have a different learning style I didn't understand that at first and homework has been a huge battle. After the diversity lesson I changed my homework style. My daughter like to write and memorize. My youngest son like to sort and organize so he does sorts with the same phonics.
I have learned a lot about the testing and taking accountability for what you are teaching and helping each child. I see my neighbor/3rd grade trying new techniques so that every child makes the connections.
I think I articulate my learning and understanding fairly well. I am not much of a writer but that is changing with the more schooling I am doing.
Blogging is still very foreign to me. I have a sister in law that blogs all the time and I don't get it. However it is a good journaling technique which I should be doing but seem to not have time or make time for. It was nice to be able to look back and see what I have done. This could be helpful for note taking on curriculum and what worked and what needs improvement. A great way to share ideas with other co workers.
I noticed that I took notes when I saw a teacher do something I was learning about in class so I could share my find. I became more aware and watched for new things going on in the classroom.
I took your advise and tried to make connections and write about. I have tried to include examples and express my ideas.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
#7
Blog #7 Standards
Testing- I have such mixed feelings on. A test on a subject after they have spent some time on it I feel is very useful. It tells you if the kids understand what they just learned. It gives the teacher the opportunity to spend more time on the subject.
However when I was helping out in 3rd grade it was stressful for the teachers because they have to teach the children topics that most of the children weren't ready for. In which case it became stressful for the teacher and frustrating for the students. Which doesn't help anyone learn
My neighbor and good friend teaches 3rd grade and she hates all the testing. It isn't fun and she feels frustrated because she would like class to be a relaxed fun learning environment so she can teach and kids can be creative in learning. 3rd grade is such a hard year for children. They either make it through or they have to go to "special" classes because they didn't understand. Because of the No Child Left Behind kids get labels and are sent to the "special" class. Kids can be cruel to each other. Along with the No Child Left Behind program schools are now having to hire more Special ED teachers or Reading teachers to help the kids who don't understand. If teachers weren't so focused on all the testing they have to do at the end of the year they could use that time to help the students who need it, instead of sending them to a "special" class.
Schools are forcing the kids to learn at a faster rate. Going to kindergarten already knowing the alphabet and counting to 100. Why? I think grown ups have turned out just fine. Maybe I don't understand why they are forcing so much on kids and at a faster rate. I definitely think there should be a core curriculum that is age appropriate. But I see it all the time on social media, how come kids aren't outside playing like we did as kids? Think about it. I don't remember all the homework when I was in 3rd grade, because we didn't have it. We were outside playing and exploring. Now our kids are inside when they get home from school doing homework and practicing for tests, and by the time they are done its dark outside so what can they do...play video games or watch TV. I want my kids to be challenged but I also think they need a childhood. Happy children make better learners.
Testing- I have such mixed feelings on. A test on a subject after they have spent some time on it I feel is very useful. It tells you if the kids understand what they just learned. It gives the teacher the opportunity to spend more time on the subject.
However when I was helping out in 3rd grade it was stressful for the teachers because they have to teach the children topics that most of the children weren't ready for. In which case it became stressful for the teacher and frustrating for the students. Which doesn't help anyone learn
My neighbor and good friend teaches 3rd grade and she hates all the testing. It isn't fun and she feels frustrated because she would like class to be a relaxed fun learning environment so she can teach and kids can be creative in learning. 3rd grade is such a hard year for children. They either make it through or they have to go to "special" classes because they didn't understand. Because of the No Child Left Behind kids get labels and are sent to the "special" class. Kids can be cruel to each other. Along with the No Child Left Behind program schools are now having to hire more Special ED teachers or Reading teachers to help the kids who don't understand. If teachers weren't so focused on all the testing they have to do at the end of the year they could use that time to help the students who need it, instead of sending them to a "special" class.
Schools are forcing the kids to learn at a faster rate. Going to kindergarten already knowing the alphabet and counting to 100. Why? I think grown ups have turned out just fine. Maybe I don't understand why they are forcing so much on kids and at a faster rate. I definitely think there should be a core curriculum that is age appropriate. But I see it all the time on social media, how come kids aren't outside playing like we did as kids? Think about it. I don't remember all the homework when I was in 3rd grade, because we didn't have it. We were outside playing and exploring. Now our kids are inside when they get home from school doing homework and practicing for tests, and by the time they are done its dark outside so what can they do...play video games or watch TV. I want my kids to be challenged but I also think they need a childhood. Happy children make better learners.
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