Sunday, January 25, 2009
Video Reflection, Week 2
I found the videos to be quite informational. Someone learning fractions would be very entertained and easily taught by the fraction rap. The repetition and rhythm made it easy to remember "..divide the bottom from the top" and the visual aspects helped convey the message. I also learned a lot from the Web 2.o video. I would like to think I am pretty computer literate but I have always wondered where the word "wiki" came from and why it is used in several websites. The Internet seemed to be full of endless opportunities and I wonder if I will ever catch up.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ideal Classroom
My ideal classroom would be a kindergarten classroom filled with bright colors everywhere! It would be divided into different sections, a spot for circle time, reading time and an arts/work area. In circle time, I would have the children meet in front of a bulletin board to discuss, plan and learn comfortably on a soft rug. Reading time would be set apart by small bookshelves filled with fun, adventurous books. There would be pillows and blankets for the children to get comfortable and involved in their reading. The arts/work area would be filled with tables and shelves with art supplies, puzzles, works, and projects. The kids would be surrounded by fun things to do so that they would love to come to arts/work time.
If I could have my say I would ask that class rosters be cut down to eight to ten children. I know that children's learning is enhanced in smaller groups. They can focus better and enrich their learning skills when they aren't over-crowded in the classroom. I also think there is a better teacher/student dynamic when the teacher can spend more one on one time with every student, every day. It would also be benificial to have at least volunteer in each session, to help with the ratios and learning.
Another thing that would be great to have is a big enough budget to get all the supplies and materials needed to teach in a Kindergarten classroom. I would also like the freedom to teach the curriculum the way I chose and in the order I prefer.
If I could have my say I would ask that class rosters be cut down to eight to ten children. I know that children's learning is enhanced in smaller groups. They can focus better and enrich their learning skills when they aren't over-crowded in the classroom. I also think there is a better teacher/student dynamic when the teacher can spend more one on one time with every student, every day. It would also be benificial to have at least volunteer in each session, to help with the ratios and learning.
Another thing that would be great to have is a big enough budget to get all the supplies and materials needed to teach in a Kindergarten classroom. I would also like the freedom to teach the curriculum the way I chose and in the order I prefer.
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