Spring 2015, EDEL 350/ Immersive Learning
Reflection:
A teacher should understand what he or she is teaching and how he or she is going to teach it. By understanding concepts of learning and structures of discipline, a teacher is more likely to create meaningful lessons that impact all of his or her students. When a teacher understands best practices, students are more likely to retain information that has been taught in a memorable way.
In my practicum experience, I had the opportunity to design a lesson that allowed my students to use inquiry and hands-on learning to explore science concepts. This lesson demonstrated my use of InTASC Standard 4 because it showed that I could create a learning experience that was meaningful to my students. Following this lesson, I gave a post-assessment. This assessment showed that more than 90% of my students retained the main objectives of the lesson.
In the future, I will continue to utilize this standard. I believe that students learn best when they are engaged and enjoying what is being taught to them. By using inquiry and understanding the content I am teaching, I will be prepared to make lessons accessible to all students.
Reflection:
A teacher should understand what he or she is teaching and how he or she is going to teach it. By understanding concepts of learning and structures of discipline, a teacher is more likely to create meaningful lessons that impact all of his or her students. When a teacher understands best practices, students are more likely to retain information that has been taught in a memorable way.
In my practicum experience, I had the opportunity to design a lesson that allowed my students to use inquiry and hands-on learning to explore science concepts. This lesson demonstrated my use of InTASC Standard 4 because it showed that I could create a learning experience that was meaningful to my students. Following this lesson, I gave a post-assessment. This assessment showed that more than 90% of my students retained the main objectives of the lesson.
In the future, I will continue to utilize this standard. I believe that students learn best when they are engaged and enjoying what is being taught to them. By using inquiry and understanding the content I am teaching, I will be prepared to make lessons accessible to all students.