Chapter 10
Chapter 10 discussed the many opportunities that are presented for students outside of the classroom. Sitting in a classroom is often difficult for students, especially when they want to be out doing stuff and finding out who they are. Ways that teachers can do this is by expanding the classroom and bringing in resources. Taking the students out on field trips or inviting a professional into the classroom is a great way for students to make a connection with real world applications. Introduce the students to other concepts, such as the professional fields that are connected to the subject. This may flare student’s interest and give them a stronger .
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Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter is about different ways to approach situations that go wrong. Teenagers go through a lot, and typically if one thing goes wrong, it affects everything else. Sometimes all they need is for someone to show that they care and give them a confidence booster. Students who have these bad days and go without being noticed on school, sometimes make decisions that they later regret, such as skipping class, or dropping out. It can be difficult to pay attention to all students, but if there are some that stop coming to class, then that’s when a teacher needs to take them aside and find out what’s going on. The most important part of dealing with students who are struggling is to never give up on them. It might not take much to change the mind of a student if they are shown a little support. These students will see how much you care and how bad you want them to succeed, which might be all the confidence and attention they need to turn it around.
Chapter is about different ways to approach situations that go wrong. Teenagers go through a lot, and typically if one thing goes wrong, it affects everything else. Sometimes all they need is for someone to show that they care and give them a confidence booster. Students who have these bad days and go without being noticed on school, sometimes make decisions that they later regret, such as skipping class, or dropping out. It can be difficult to pay attention to all students, but if there are some that stop coming to class, then that’s when a teacher needs to take them aside and find out what’s going on. The most important part of dealing with students who are struggling is to never give up on them. It might not take much to change the mind of a student if they are shown a little support. These students will see how much you care and how bad you want them to succeed, which might be all the confidence and attention they need to turn it around.
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 8 gave different methods educators can use when they have students who are still learning English in their class. The first thing that the teacher should do is get to know the students, and understand where they come from. Any way possible to communicate with these students about something that involves them will only show that you care, which will help there transition that much more and keep them from giving up during times of frustration. To go along with knowing the student, applying there cultures to the work will also help them understand it better. It will also give the other students an understanding of where that student is from and the different beliefs and styles they have towards that subject. It is extremely important that these students are not too overwhelmed, and that the educator understand when to push, and when to pull back. Observing, and talking with the students is critical, to make sure they are catching on, and not giving up. Educators need to have patience, and at times use baby steps so that these students will move forward.
Chapter 8 gave different methods educators can use when they have students who are still learning English in their class. The first thing that the teacher should do is get to know the students, and understand where they come from. Any way possible to communicate with these students about something that involves them will only show that you care, which will help there transition that much more and keep them from giving up during times of frustration. To go along with knowing the student, applying there cultures to the work will also help them understand it better. It will also give the other students an understanding of where that student is from and the different beliefs and styles they have towards that subject. It is extremely important that these students are not too overwhelmed, and that the educator understand when to push, and when to pull back. Observing, and talking with the students is critical, to make sure they are catching on, and not giving up. Educators need to have patience, and at times use baby steps so that these students will move forward.
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 discusses how educators can teach difficult academic material. The most important thing to understand when teaching is the more the teacher shows they care, the more the students will care. It doesn’t matter the activities or how knowledgeable the teacher is in the content, if they show interest, and support the students, the students will give it back. This makes it particularly important when teaching difficult material; it important that the teacher and student create a partnership. The students can trust that they have something to gain from paying attention and doing the work. After the trust and partnership have been molded, it’s important that the educator understand what the students already know so that they do not cover anything outside of the academic limits. Educators also need to push the students thinking limits; this is how they improve their learning. By pushing them you are challenging them to understand and think about the material. It is also important to encourage active learning. It’s easy for student to give up on difficult work when their bored and do not understand it, active learning will encourage them to be involved. The last thing is make sure the students understand the material. Talk with the students and use different assessments to prove that they know the content.
Chapter 7 discusses how educators can teach difficult academic material. The most important thing to understand when teaching is the more the teacher shows they care, the more the students will care. It doesn’t matter the activities or how knowledgeable the teacher is in the content, if they show interest, and support the students, the students will give it back. This makes it particularly important when teaching difficult material; it important that the teacher and student create a partnership. The students can trust that they have something to gain from paying attention and doing the work. After the trust and partnership have been molded, it’s important that the educator understand what the students already know so that they do not cover anything outside of the academic limits. Educators also need to push the students thinking limits; this is how they improve their learning. By pushing them you are challenging them to understand and think about the material. It is also important to encourage active learning. It’s easy for student to give up on difficult work when their bored and do not understand it, active learning will encourage them to be involved. The last thing is make sure the students understand the material. Talk with the students and use different assessments to prove that they know the content.
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 is about motivating the students by showing that you care and are passionate about what you are doing. Students may not want to be at school, but they do realize the importance of it, and understand that it affects their future. It is important as an educator, that you keep students from being bored and day dreaming their way through school. Several ways to do this, is by showing passion towards your subject area, apply issues that affects the students, make real world connections, work in groups, make sure they understand, provide role-models, and show interest and care about their questions and progress. It is important to understand that the student’s accomplishments are also the teachers. Teachers who can hook their students and motivate them to learn the material, are setting up students to succeed which is a great reflection of them as educators.
Chapter 6 is about motivating the students by showing that you care and are passionate about what you are doing. Students may not want to be at school, but they do realize the importance of it, and understand that it affects their future. It is important as an educator, that you keep students from being bored and day dreaming their way through school. Several ways to do this, is by showing passion towards your subject area, apply issues that affects the students, make real world connections, work in groups, make sure they understand, provide role-models, and show interest and care about their questions and progress. It is important to understand that the student’s accomplishments are also the teachers. Teachers who can hook their students and motivate them to learn the material, are setting up students to succeed which is a great reflection of them as educators.
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 was about understanding the differences in students, and how to use groups as a successful learning method in the classroom. All students have their own personalities and ways they go about acting in a classroom, it is important that all these students get an equal opportunity to learn in their own way, without the teacher being unfair. This can be very difficult, it is important to understand these students, and know what you have to do to touch upon all of the student’s strengths and capabilities in a classroom. One way to do this is by putting them in groups. Each student brings a different view or opinion to a group, which only maximizes the learning process. Groups can be a fun and great way to learn, they can also be a gate way to some students goofing off. Group member should be assigned different roles, and the teacher should have a grading system that forces all students to do equal amount of work without any domination. Group work should not be an easy assignment, but a challenging one that forces the students to combine their skills to reach their goal.
Chapter 5 was about understanding the differences in students, and how to use groups as a successful learning method in the classroom. All students have their own personalities and ways they go about acting in a classroom, it is important that all these students get an equal opportunity to learn in their own way, without the teacher being unfair. This can be very difficult, it is important to understand these students, and know what you have to do to touch upon all of the student’s strengths and capabilities in a classroom. One way to do this is by putting them in groups. Each student brings a different view or opinion to a group, which only maximizes the learning process. Groups can be a fun and great way to learn, they can also be a gate way to some students goofing off. Group member should be assigned different roles, and the teacher should have a grading system that forces all students to do equal amount of work without any domination. Group work should not be an easy assignment, but a challenging one that forces the students to combine their skills to reach their goal.
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 is about creating a successful atmosphere, and trust between the student and the teacher. Trust starts when the teacher understands the student, and where they are coming from. It’s important to push the students and have high expectations for them, but, there are times when the teacher needs to take a step back and understand what might be happening to the student or what they might be going through at that time. Teenagers go through a lot, including; acceptance from peers, values and priorities of friends and families, finding their identity, sensitive to certain things, and other struggles. If the teacher can respect this, and still support them along the way, then the student is more then willing to give their trust. Teachers should not compare students, treat others unfair, only push a certain few, and stop giving feedback; this is a way to lose students trust, and willingness to learn in your class. Its important to still push students, there are just times when a different approach is needed because of what they may be going through, the important thing is to never lose faith in a student and let them know that your there for encouragement.
Chapter 4 is about creating a successful atmosphere, and trust between the student and the teacher. Trust starts when the teacher understands the student, and where they are coming from. It’s important to push the students and have high expectations for them, but, there are times when the teacher needs to take a step back and understand what might be happening to the student or what they might be going through at that time. Teenagers go through a lot, including; acceptance from peers, values and priorities of friends and families, finding their identity, sensitive to certain things, and other struggles. If the teacher can respect this, and still support them along the way, then the student is more then willing to give their trust. Teachers should not compare students, treat others unfair, only push a certain few, and stop giving feedback; this is a way to lose students trust, and willingness to learn in your class. Its important to still push students, there are just times when a different approach is needed because of what they may be going through, the important thing is to never lose faith in a student and let them know that your there for encouragement.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 is about how your behavior as an educator should be in a classroom, and what certain little things you can do to improve the learning environment. All students should be treated like an adult, which is with respect and fairness. The focus should always be to keep student learning the top priority. Students will agree that teachers, who listen, stick to the class rules and guidelines, let the student know the expectations and class work for the semester, and are consist, will be much more respected and appreciated. Students will enjoy and learn a lot more from a teacher who follows these guidelines, and in return, the students are much more cooperative and willing to do the work. Teachers always have high expectations for their students, it is just important that the teachers meet the expectations that the students also have for them.
Chapter 3 is about how your behavior as an educator should be in a classroom, and what certain little things you can do to improve the learning environment. All students should be treated like an adult, which is with respect and fairness. The focus should always be to keep student learning the top priority. Students will agree that teachers, who listen, stick to the class rules and guidelines, let the student know the expectations and class work for the semester, and are consist, will be much more respected and appreciated. Students will enjoy and learn a lot more from a teacher who follows these guidelines, and in return, the students are much more cooperative and willing to do the work. Teachers always have high expectations for their students, it is just important that the teachers meet the expectations that the students also have for them.
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