-There are 7 points: 1) Instructional Philosophies and Orientation
- Constructivist Approach (wow! there is that word again) (Student-Centered)
- Direction Instruction Approach (Teacher-Centered)
2) Instructional Planning and Assessment Skills
- These two ideas are linked together
- Goals, objectives, outcomes
3) Classroom Management Skills
- a well planned lesson will help down the road to prevent caos
4) Motivational Skills
- MUST motivate ones students so they will learn and learn well. Very important!!
5) Communication Skills
- actually listen to what your students are saying
- Talk with not at
6) Working Effectively with Students from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds
- Future --> Communities becoming more diverse
7) Technological Skills
- Develop and fine-tune technology
6. Commitment and Motivation:
- Common features --> love students
7. Professional Growth:
4 Points: 1) Develop a positive idenity
- as a teacher
- gaining respect
2) Seek advice from experienced teachers
- learn from them, they know a lot and can help
3) Build-up good experienced teachers
- networks
4) Life long learning
- have to be committed
- always learning
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I thought the video we watched with Allison Cameron was very interesting of how she took the research that she had from the Harvard research about using exercise in school to increase of the productivity and learning abilities of the students. Before Allison had tried this, a school at Chicago was used in this research and it was very successful. They had the lowest obesity rate in the Unites States and marks were very impressive and had improved greatly. I can see why she would want to try this out because of the results and seeing if it would actually work at her school with her students that were on their last legs for school. They were delinquents and/or students who could not do school nor did they care about it.
So when Allison got equipment donated (treadmills) and had the OK to follow through from the principal, she had her class exercise for approximately 25 minutes at the beginning of her math class and then do the work. She had found phenomenal results in some time! Students grades were going up and they were able to focus and concentrate a lot more.
I think if I was her, I would jump at the chance too to try this. If it had positive outcomes, why not try? I realize that it may not work the same, but it would just have to reworked for a specific class. All research will have it's kinks to work out. I am glad it had worked out for her and her students. That kind of results is something to celebrate.
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