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"All students can learn and succeed, but not in the same way and not in the same day."
"All students can learn and succeed, but not in the same way and not in the same day."
– William G. Spady
– William G. Spady
F23: Helping students catch up on their work! First time working with students who are ELL.
What Is The Nature Of Children? How Do Children Learn Best? How Will I Teach And Reach each Student?
What Is The Nature Of Children? How Do Children Learn Best? How Will I Teach And Reach each Student?
The nature of children varies from one individual to another. Each of them has their unique ways of learning and understanding. To teach and reach every child, I will make sure to utilize effective strategies in class. It's important to keep in mind that each child is different and absorbs knowledge in various ways. This is the reason why I hope to utilize Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory. This theory comprising multiple intelligences was created by Dr. Howard Gardner who is a professor of education at Harvard University in 1983. This theory attempts to challenge the idea that intelligence can only be acquired and defined through linguistics and mathematical skills. To fully expose and identify a child’s abilities, Dr. Gardner presented eight different skills. The eight bits of intelligence of Gardner’s Theory include linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial intelligence, musical intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, naturalistic intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and intrapersonal intelligence. All of these intelligences are independent of each other which means that an individual can be very advanced in one intelligence and struggle with another. For example, this theory has been proven to aid students with learning disabilities like dyslexia. “Not all students’ strengths are within traditionally valued types of intelligence like reading or math skills. By discovering the intellectual gifts a child already possesses, you can find ways to work with their existing strengths and help slow learners in the classroom” (How Teachers Use Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory, 2019). Due to this reason, I’m hoping to use numerous functional strategies that entail a variation of these multiple intelligences so that all students can learn in a way that best suits them.
Watercolor Techniques Lesson
Watercolor Techniques Lesson
For the Visual Art project for my EDU3001 course, I created an art lesson to foster an inclusive environment for all students. Art is a necessary component within the classroom that promotes creative expression for students. A way that I observed that could both teach students about watercolor techniques and help them personalize their work is through a monogram. By teaching students to use dry-dry, wet-dry, and wet-wet, students can effectively convey their understanding of the different techniques of art, but individualize their work with the first initial of their name. Check out the slides ar right for the full lesson plan! This lesson has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate the unique learning requirements of individuals with speech or language impediments, learning disorders, and other disabilities.
"Great teachers focus not on compliance, but on connections and relationships." -P.J. Caposey
"Great teachers focus not on compliance, but on connections and relationships." -P.J. Caposey
What Are The Features Of An Effective Learning Environment?
What Are The Features Of An Effective Learning Environment?
Each teacher or educator has their idea of an effective learning environment. Despite the varying learning environments, it is crucial to include the emotional and physical necessities of the students. One feature of an effective learning environment that I believe in is being connected. I hope to provide a space for students to be comfortable and connected with each other as well as me. Creating such opportunities can be done through class discussions, during group work, creating lessons that attempt to teach the curriculum, but also pique the interest of the students, and finally sharing about ourselves to foster our own community. Another characteristic of a functional learning environment is free and choice-based learning. Utilizing such practices allows students to sense a type of ownership of their learning. This is where addressing various learning intelligences comes in so that students can have the opportunity to learn and be engaged. To fully tailor to the children’s needs, Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14, 4th Edition, by Chip Wood can be a great book to read. This book is a great guide for both teachers and parents due to its age-by-age narratives that highlight cognitive, social-emotional, and physical characteristics of students ages four through fourteen with advice on how to apply the knowledge. I hope to use this book as a guide in my future classroom to help my students grow and thrive through understanding their development.
Final Case Study
Final Case Study
The Final Case Study at left is a descriptive and analytical examination of a student named Kai, at Rancho Elementary during my field placement in the Spring of 2024. The study aims to identify the profile of the child with Specific Learning Disorder and Speech or Language Impairment, recognize the accommodations and services provided, and share personal observations of the student in a general education class along with a personal reflection.
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