On thing that stuck out in my mind is how I will introduce and teach vocabulary instruction in my lessons. In anatomy and physiology, student will be learning a large amount of new vocabulary, so I am glad that I learned several techniques like categorizing and labeling commonalities,using graphic organizers, and other ways so that students can comprehend. Also, not having too many words is important as well.
I love that idea of using digital technologies and have found several different things that I could use in my classroom. I included some of them in my text set, which is also another very useful thing to have for a future classroom. I think the more resource you make available to your students, the more opportunity they will have to explore further in any content area.
After being a part of this class, I feel more prepared to student teach. I learned how to better structure a lesson plan and make things build on one another so that there is a purpose behind each activity. I also like that we had an agenda everyday, which is something I would like to do in my own classroom. Having an agenda allows students to know what going on in class and also gives them something to refer back to if they have questions.
I learned about the importance of rubrics and that they are a great tool for assessing students and also letting them know what is expected of them. I also liked all the feedback I received in this class. It showed me that Amy cared about each of us and gave personal feedback so I could improve and also know what I was doing right. I know this had to be time consuming for her, but was very beneficial for me and something that I plan to do for my students so that they too can learn and grow like I did in this class.
After being a part of this class, I feel more prepared to student teach. I learned how to better structure a lesson plan and make things build on one another so that there is a purpose behind each activity. I also like that we had an agenda everyday, which is something I would like to do in my own classroom. Having an agenda allows students to know what going on in class and also gives them something to refer back to if they have questions.
I learned about the importance of rubrics and that they are a great tool for assessing students and also letting them know what is expected of them. I also liked all the feedback I received in this class. It showed me that Amy cared about each of us and gave personal feedback so I could improve and also know what I was doing right. I know this had to be time consuming for her, but was very beneficial for me and something that I plan to do for my students so that they too can learn and grow like I did in this class.
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this semester is over either! I'm happy we had the chance to get to know each other! You are going to do awesome in your student teaching! Good luck and have a happy holiday season! :)
I liked your comment about everything having a purpose and point in teaching. Sometimes, it's easy to do "cutesie" things just because they are fun. I've heard that called the "activities-based" approach to teaching. But if they are fun--and not instructional--they hold no purpose. The time we have with students is too short to do activities that are of no value.
ReplyDeleteI echo everything that Kali said and wish you the best of luck in your student teaching. You will do very well, whether you teach P.E. or anatomy throughout your career.