Chapter three was a very interesting chapter, there were many different and important concepts. This chapter informed me on many different ways of engaging, teaching, and enhancing students learning. The three concepts I have chosen to reflect upon are:
1.) Teacher and Student Centered Approaches
2.) Instructional Methods to Engage Students
3.) Group Work and Collaboration.
There are two different approaches stated in chapter three. First is teacher-centered, this approach is old fashioned and hard for many students to learn this way. Expecting all students to learn the same way is insane, this is how students get left behind. Second is student-centered, this approach allows for students to learn hands on. It allows them to ask question and learn from real life situations. This approach I feel is the best approach, it allows students to learn in many different ways instead of just one standard way. Student-centered allows for a teacher to be creative with their lessons, they can create lessons that make the students work hands on and see what a difference they can make. It gives the students a sense of freedom and creativity.
I found an amazing article that gives advice about how to make you classroom
a student centered classroom.
Chapter three explains 4 different methods to engage students while teaching. I believe that to have an effect class where all students can learn you need to incorporate all 4 methods. Some students need one on one teaching while others may need to work in groups. As a teacher you need to be aware of what is best for eau individual student and apply those methods towards them. You also need to engage yo students by making them become a part of their project for example have them work hands on with experiments. You also need to encourage your students to evaluate themselves and let you know what they need to help them learn. By doing all 4 of these methods you are giving your students the best chance possible to learn.
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One of the most important concepts is group work and collaboration. This concept allows each student to work with others which gives them the opportunity to help each other. Sometimes students can explain a subject in a different way that allows the other student to understand, this is were group work really helps out. When working in groups you as the teacher can see what role each student takes within the group. Which will help you see what strengths and weakness each student has, so that next time you can have them take on different roles within their groups. By doing this you are giving the students a choice as well as helping them grow into different roles within the group. I have added a video I thought was a great example of group work within the classrooms.
References:
Baker, A. (2011, July 20). Working in Collaborative Groups: Teaching Affirmation. Retrieved September 10, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2enjKAa8HCk
Powell, M. (n.d.). 5 Ways to Make Your Classroom Student-Centered. Retrieved September 10, 2014, from http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2013/12/24/ctq_powell_strengths.html
Scuderi, M. (2014, September 10). 4 Methods by myro333 - ToonDoo - World's fastest way to create cartoons! Retrieved September 10, 2014, from http://www.toondoo.com/View.toon?param=7840708
Enjoyed reading your post and seeing how you incorporated the additional link, video and created ToonDoo in your reflection! :) Interesting to think about the impact of group work...working in teams is clearly a major part of 'real life' but using the strategy in the classroom can not only prepare students for the future work world, but also impact their learning. Fun ToonDoo creation, too - this is always a popular tool for student to express their ideas and/or show what they know in terms of content. Nice job! :)
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