Cooperative Learning.
This is a very rewarding teaching ,learning strategy. I realized that teachers as well the students can gain a great deal of knowledge while using this strategy. The students will be able to develop their cognitive and affective skills .Additionally this strategy allows students to develop their social skills.
The teacher on the other hand is able to identify the needs , interest and abilities of the students. Here the teacher can use ICT tools to find activities suitable to fit students' needs.
The use of this activity also shift the focus from teacher centered approach to student centered approach and as a result students can gain a measure of success and become independent learners.
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Sunday 9 February 2014
Module 1 : Activity 5
Developmental Psychology
I have learned that in order to care for learners there are many factors that must be taken into consideration. In doing this activity, I realized that the development stage of a learner's life is of uttermost importance. As educators we need to know the type environment the learner is coming from. What are his or her needs?What are some of the challenges encountered .? How did the learner deal with those problems? Who are the people in the learners life that he or she considers to be important? In finding out these pertinent information one will be able to care for the individual.
Developmental Psychology
I have learned that in order to care for learners there are many factors that must be taken into consideration. In doing this activity, I realized that the development stage of a learner's life is of uttermost importance. As educators we need to know the type environment the learner is coming from. What are his or her needs?What are some of the challenges encountered .? How did the learner deal with those problems? Who are the people in the learners life that he or she considers to be important? In finding out these pertinent information one will be able to care for the individual.
Module 1:Assignment 1
This assignment was one that required deep thinking, however I was able to finish my draft on time and got feedback.The section that I liked most was section C. In this section I had to state the most successful moments and explained the factors that would have contributed to my success as a teacher. I was able to do this section well because I would have achieved some great accomplishments. The readings were very helpful and informative . I was able to make connections by using use real life experiences . I hope that I would have met the criteria and more so my final mark would be one that I would be happy about.
Behaviorism
The most powerful lessons that I learnt during this activity are strategies , factors and how students react to certain stimulus.The idea of positive reinforcements has helped me overcome a lot of challenges in my class..
Another idea that has helped me over the hurdles in my class is the taking away of students privileges. When I implemented this idea it was hard for me to see the different emotions of my students. Some were sad, angry and to an extent very disappointed, however as a leader I had to remain firm.
I realized that privileges mean a lot to students and as a leader I had to make sure that my students knew that to every action there is a reaction and to every action there is a consequence whether good or bad.
The most powerful lessons that I learnt during this activity are strategies , factors and how students react to certain stimulus.The idea of positive reinforcements has helped me overcome a lot of challenges in my class..
Another idea that has helped me over the hurdles in my class is the taking away of students privileges. When I implemented this idea it was hard for me to see the different emotions of my students. Some were sad, angry and to an extent very disappointed, however as a leader I had to remain firm.
I realized that privileges mean a lot to students and as a leader I had to make sure that my students knew that to every action there is a reaction and to every action there is a consequence whether good or bad.
Saturday 8 February 2014
Social Cognitive Theory
As I read the extract from Violet Joshua's book I was reminded of how I felt when I first began to teach. The challenges of dealing with children who were different in every way frustrated me a lot.I felt like a failure a lot of times but with the support I got from family and friends I was able to adjust. I have really learned a lot through observation. I realized that the teaching and learning process should be an active and a dynamic one and therefore meaningful learning can take place. As educators we have to mindful of what we say and do because it would impact on the students lives for a very long time. As an educator I also realized that we can learn so much from students' reactions. My students reactions have help me in my personal and professional life.
As I read the extract from Violet Joshua's book I was reminded of how I felt when I first began to teach. The challenges of dealing with children who were different in every way frustrated me a lot.I felt like a failure a lot of times but with the support I got from family and friends I was able to adjust. I have really learned a lot through observation. I realized that the teaching and learning process should be an active and a dynamic one and therefore meaningful learning can take place. As educators we have to mindful of what we say and do because it would impact on the students lives for a very long time. As an educator I also realized that we can learn so much from students' reactions. My students reactions have help me in my personal and professional life.
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