Collaboration is the ability to work productively and equitably while valuing others in diverse educational settings.
The video at left was created by collaborating with my fellow classmate. In this video, we created a small skit of two students discussing their ideas for their Political Science class discussion the next day regarding the Fifth Amendment.
The script of the video is the at left.
The presentation on the right explains my understanding and what I have learned while creating the lesson plan below. Its purpose is to share my knowledge with peers so that my classmates can utilize the information to improve their teaching abilities. The presentation focuses on how to capture students' attention, keep them engaged, and how educators can evaluate, discuss and conclude the lesson.
Third vs. Fourth Grade Wall Ball
Students playing Spiral Math! A student rolls a dice, whatever number they get, they have to multiply it to the card their placeholder is on. If they get the right answer, they move up the dice many space, if incorrect, they stay in the same spot.
Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real about Race in School - Reflection #1
Pollock, M. (2008). Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real About Race in School. New Press: Distributed by W.W. Norton & Co.,
The reflection at left discusses how as educators, we must provide an education that supports and uplifts everyone in the classroom without denying or discriminating against anyone. This is key as not only does it foster a safe and comfortable environment for each student, but it also serves as a technique and strategy that teachers can utilize to teach other students about the influence racism has within the classroom. To elucidate this, I connect this principle to the Resource Specialist room at Rancho Elementary where students are given extra support and resources to better grasp their educational needs. I go further by explaining If educators average the performance of students and utilize that data to create learning opportunities, it restricts, limits, and discourages certain students.
Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real about Race in School - Reflection #5
Pollock, M. (2008). Everyday Antiracism: Getting Real About Race in School. New Press: Distributed by W.W. Norton & Co.,
The reflection on the right highlights the importance of empowering students instead of denigrating them in the classroom. As educators, it's our responsibility to recognize how students participate so that we can create an inclusive and empowering learning environment for everyone. To effectively address negative experiences, educators must examine classroom learning experiences by identifying interactions between students and teachers without any racial biases.
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"Group work doesn't have to suck. In this sketch note video, we explore what makes creative collaboration work.