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I think the most important role a teacher plays is being a role model for their students. If the teacher shows respect to her students and cares about them, they will respect her. A teacher has the potential to change lives, or make a lasting impact for the opposite. I know in my own life I still have teachers I love and respect. I even invited several of my ELEMENTARY SCHOOL teachers to my wedding! Teachers need to reach out to their students and make each one of them feel important, because they are!
I think the most challenging role that a teacher plays is to teach her class everything they need to know to succeed as well as include all of the students. It's hard especially if you have one child that either needs individual help or is a tad bit difficult and disruptive to the other students. Another challenge I think teachers have is appealing to each student. At least for me when I was young I didn't respect a teacher if I didn't like them. Occasionally (I'm ashamed to admit it) if there was a teacher I really didn't like because they were; mean, cranky, bossy, etc. I would intentionally be difficult. I didn't like teachers that weren't fair, that favored some kids over others, I felt like everyone should be equal. I think that is a challenge for a teacher, to make all of the students feel special, not just the ones that are friendly, or really smart, or socially blossoming, all of the students.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
blog post_4
blog post_4
So far in Mrs. Kendall's class I have participated in various activities as far as preparation. I put together the weeks homework packets for each of the students before class. I also printed off all of the spelling test lists for Mrs. Kendall so the students will have a copy of their spelling words and be prepared for their test. I also walked the kids to recess and then picked them up. Something else I got to do that was really quite fun was to kind of "stall" for time while we had about 5 minutes before class was over and they went to their specialties. I played a sort of quiet game and simon says while we waited and I had the eyes of every student. I am surprised by how much they listen to me. I remember when we had the student teachers and classroom helpers when I was in elementary school and I hated them all! I used to think they were bossy haha. Now I realize that they were just trying to help, I have to make sure I am not obnoxious.
The way Mrs. Kendall manages assessment is by having the students take a "pre"-test at the beginning at the section of what they are learning and then the same test at the end to see if they improve on their scores. Depending on how they do in each area in the beginning shows where she really needs to focus as far as covering material in the curriculum. Then at the end if their scores don't improve or they do poorly in certain areas that shows her where she needs to go back over certain areas and make sure they understand what is being taught.
Day 4
So far in Mrs. Kendall's class I have participated in various activities as far as preparation. I put together the weeks homework packets for each of the students before class. I also printed off all of the spelling test lists for Mrs. Kendall so the students will have a copy of their spelling words and be prepared for their test. I also walked the kids to recess and then picked them up. Something else I got to do that was really quite fun was to kind of "stall" for time while we had about 5 minutes before class was over and they went to their specialties. I played a sort of quiet game and simon says while we waited and I had the eyes of every student. I am surprised by how much they listen to me. I remember when we had the student teachers and classroom helpers when I was in elementary school and I hated them all! I used to think they were bossy haha. Now I realize that they were just trying to help, I have to make sure I am not obnoxious.
The way Mrs. Kendall manages assessment is by having the students take a "pre"-test at the beginning at the section of what they are learning and then the same test at the end to see if they improve on their scores. Depending on how they do in each area in the beginning shows where she really needs to focus as far as covering material in the curriculum. Then at the end if their scores don't improve or they do poorly in certain areas that shows her where she needs to go back over certain areas and make sure they understand what is being taught.
Day 4
Friday, October 5, 2012
blog post_3
blog post_3
In Mrs. Kendall's classroom, I see modifications for learners who are exceptional in several ways. There are several students in Mrs. Kendall's class who need special attention; one is autistic who comes and goes, another student who has a minor case of autism, and some students who just struggle in certain subjects. The first day I went to Mrs. Kendall's class she had IEP appointments. So she is fulfilling that requirement. I have also noticed that she teaches with all of the learning modalities, auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.
Also, Mrs. Kendall gives all of her students the same amount of classwork, but offers everyone individual help. She is very attentive of each of her students, and checks each assignment as it is turned in and if it is not satisfactory she sends the student back to try again, if the student needs additional help she will supply them with an aid (me or another student or herself). With the slightly autistic student, she is very clear with his instructions. He has a written copy and she makes sure that he knows exactly what is expected of him and how to do everything. I've noticed he is really independent and likes to do things himself, he just goes on his merry little way. :)
Day 3
In Mrs. Kendall's classroom, I see modifications for learners who are exceptional in several ways. There are several students in Mrs. Kendall's class who need special attention; one is autistic who comes and goes, another student who has a minor case of autism, and some students who just struggle in certain subjects. The first day I went to Mrs. Kendall's class she had IEP appointments. So she is fulfilling that requirement. I have also noticed that she teaches with all of the learning modalities, auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.
Also, Mrs. Kendall gives all of her students the same amount of classwork, but offers everyone individual help. She is very attentive of each of her students, and checks each assignment as it is turned in and if it is not satisfactory she sends the student back to try again, if the student needs additional help she will supply them with an aid (me or another student or herself). With the slightly autistic student, she is very clear with his instructions. He has a written copy and she makes sure that he knows exactly what is expected of him and how to do everything. I've noticed he is really independent and likes to do things himself, he just goes on his merry little way. :)
Day 3
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