Chapter 10
What jumped out -> Students provided feedback that they liked out-of-the-classroom experiences (such as field trips or learning outside).
Why it jumped out -> I also want to incorporate many out-of-the-classroom experiences into my curriculum. I think that these are excellent learning tools for students in which they can make connections from the classroom to the outside world and make memories.
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Chapter 9: When Things Go Wrong
Chapter 9
What jumped out-> School for students is not just about doing well in classes and recieving good grades. Students also want to succeed in the social community.
Whay it jumped out -> I know that to a teenager high school is the most important time of your life and many think that this is their chance to 'make it' or to 'fit in.' I never really thought about how much a teen's social life would affect their grades and school work. I mean I am sure that I anve been in those instances but just didn't realize it. I think that as a teacher it is important to realize what a crutial time in their life high school can be.
What jumped out-> School for students is not just about doing well in classes and recieving good grades. Students also want to succeed in the social community.
Whay it jumped out -> I know that to a teenager high school is the most important time of your life and many think that this is their chance to 'make it' or to 'fit in.' I never really thought about how much a teen's social life would affect their grades and school work. I mean I am sure that I anve been in those instances but just didn't realize it. I think that as a teacher it is important to realize what a crutial time in their life high school can be.
Chapter 8: Teaching Teenagers Who are Still Learning English
Chapter 8
What jumped out -> There was mentioning that students felt that they were sometimes being assessed on their language abilities and not the critical thinking or the comprehending.
Why it jumped out -> I think that this is similar to the statement that teachers can not expect the same work from every student. Teachers can not expect the same understanding of their language if the student is still learning or trying to master it. That would be unfair and be setting your students up to do poorly because of their cultural background.
What jumped out -> There was mentioning that students felt that they were sometimes being assessed on their language abilities and not the critical thinking or the comprehending.
Why it jumped out -> I think that this is similar to the statement that teachers can not expect the same work from every student. Teachers can not expect the same understanding of their language if the student is still learning or trying to master it. That would be unfair and be setting your students up to do poorly because of their cultural background.
Chapter 7:Teaching Difficult Academic Material
Chapter 7
What jumped out-> Students seemed to be in agreement that hands on activities aid the the learning of harder materials.
Why it jumped out -> I think that this jumped out at me because this is what I want the majority of my lessons to be or at least to incorporate hands on learning. I am in total agreement that hands on activities make difficult topics easier to master. It presents the material in a new way to students and strays from the 'traditional' ways of teaching.
What jumped out-> Students seemed to be in agreement that hands on activities aid the the learning of harder materials.
Why it jumped out -> I think that this jumped out at me because this is what I want the majority of my lessons to be or at least to incorporate hands on learning. I am in total agreement that hands on activities make difficult topics easier to master. It presents the material in a new way to students and strays from the 'traditional' ways of teaching.
Chapter 6: Motivation and Boredom
Chapter 6
What jumped out -> In this chapter, an example chart is given where the teacher and students collaborate and come to an agreement of what assignments should be given when.
Why it jumped out -> I would like to do this in my classroom. I think it is important that students and teachers are on the same page and both understand what is expected from each other. I think that this will also increase the student to teacher relationship.
What jumped out -> In this chapter, an example chart is given where the teacher and students collaborate and come to an agreement of what assignments should be given when.
Why it jumped out -> I would like to do this in my classroom. I think it is important that students and teachers are on the same page and both understand what is expected from each other. I think that this will also increase the student to teacher relationship.
Chapter 5: Teaching to the Individual, Working with the Group
Chapter 5
What jumped out-> As a teacher, you should not expect the same amount or quality of work from every student.
Why it jumped out -> It is important to realize that every student is different and has different abilities and learning levels. Students come from many different backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities and have different levels of support at home. Teachers must take all of this into account when giving and assessing assignments. This is also another reason it is important for teachers to know their students, so we can expect and have some expetations for students.
What jumped out-> As a teacher, you should not expect the same amount or quality of work from every student.
Why it jumped out -> It is important to realize that every student is different and has different abilities and learning levels. Students come from many different backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities and have different levels of support at home. Teachers must take all of this into account when giving and assessing assignments. This is also another reason it is important for teachers to know their students, so we can expect and have some expetations for students.
Chapter 4: Creating a Culture of Success
Chapter 4
What jumped out -> Providing feedback as a teacher is really important. The chapter goes into futher detail about how important direct and specific feedback is.
Why it jumped out -> I have learned, both in practicum and in school, that timelt feedback and frequent feedback is a major point of communication between the teacher and the students. I agree with with the direct and specific feedback that the book mentions as this is a way that students can gauge their learning level. Feedback is more important and effective to students than grades are or will be.
What jumped out -> Providing feedback as a teacher is really important. The chapter goes into futher detail about how important direct and specific feedback is.
Why it jumped out -> I have learned, both in practicum and in school, that timelt feedback and frequent feedback is a major point of communication between the teacher and the students. I agree with with the direct and specific feedback that the book mentions as this is a way that students can gauge their learning level. Feedback is more important and effective to students than grades are or will be.
Chapter 3: Classroom Behavior
Chapter 3
What jumped out -> The chapter asked a the reader a few questions in relation to knowing the students, are you really interested in their learning and their knowledge.
Why it jumed out -> I though that both of these questions were important to think about when starting a lesson or a unit. I think that this requires you to get to know the students and teir strengths and weaknesses both in education and in everyday life. This will create a connection between the teacher and the students and this will allow us to respect and view each other as equals.
What jumped out -> The chapter asked a the reader a few questions in relation to knowing the students, are you really interested in their learning and their knowledge.
Why it jumed out -> I though that both of these questions were important to think about when starting a lesson or a unit. I think that this requires you to get to know the students and teir strengths and weaknesses both in education and in everyday life. This will create a connection between the teacher and the students and this will allow us to respect and view each other as equals.
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