Spring 2015, EDEL 350/ Immersive Learning
Reflection:
A teacher understands that there is more than one way to teach. In order to encourage our students to develop a deep understanding of content, we must help them make connections to their life. To do this, they must apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
In my practicum experience, I had the opportunity to witness a variety of instructional strategies. Although there was consistency in the classroom, my teacher was not afraid to mix things up if something was not working. This allowed her students to understand information better and stay engaged in the activity. These strategies included reading aloud, partner reading, silent individual reading, showing videos, having whole-class discussions, and conferencing with individual students.
In my future classroom, I will follow her example. I believe that a teacher should always be on his or her toes in order to make the most out of the classroom experience. By adjusting how I present information, I can help more students retain the material.
Reflection:
A teacher understands that there is more than one way to teach. In order to encourage our students to develop a deep understanding of content, we must help them make connections to their life. To do this, they must apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
In my practicum experience, I had the opportunity to witness a variety of instructional strategies. Although there was consistency in the classroom, my teacher was not afraid to mix things up if something was not working. This allowed her students to understand information better and stay engaged in the activity. These strategies included reading aloud, partner reading, silent individual reading, showing videos, having whole-class discussions, and conferencing with individual students.
In my future classroom, I will follow her example. I believe that a teacher should always be on his or her toes in order to make the most out of the classroom experience. By adjusting how I present information, I can help more students retain the material.