I created a file box with a compilation of tools I can use in various educational areas. I have at least five tools to use with Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, and Science. I found various tools that I can utilize when teaching in these areas. I found many online resources that touch on multiple areas which can help me to find creative ways to meet my student's differing needs. This file box will be extremely helpful. Having all my resources in one place will make finding ideas much easier. I also chose a file box so I can continue to add to it as I gather more resources. from worksheets to in class activities, I can make copies or type up a quick synopsis of the activity to place in the file for later use. It will also be a great resource to use for reference for other educators as well. I know this will be something I use not only throughout my student teaching semester, but as I continue into my career.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Student Teaching File Box
Describe your notebook or file box? Do you think this will be helpful why or why not?
I created a file box with a compilation of tools I can use in various educational areas. I have at least five tools to use with Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, and Science. I found various tools that I can utilize when teaching in these areas. I found many online resources that touch on multiple areas which can help me to find creative ways to meet my student's differing needs. This file box will be extremely helpful. Having all my resources in one place will make finding ideas much easier. I also chose a file box so I can continue to add to it as I gather more resources. from worksheets to in class activities, I can make copies or type up a quick synopsis of the activity to place in the file for later use. It will also be a great resource to use for reference for other educators as well. I know this will be something I use not only throughout my student teaching semester, but as I continue into my career.
I created a file box with a compilation of tools I can use in various educational areas. I have at least five tools to use with Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, and Science. I found various tools that I can utilize when teaching in these areas. I found many online resources that touch on multiple areas which can help me to find creative ways to meet my student's differing needs. This file box will be extremely helpful. Having all my resources in one place will make finding ideas much easier. I also chose a file box so I can continue to add to it as I gather more resources. from worksheets to in class activities, I can make copies or type up a quick synopsis of the activity to place in the file for later use. It will also be a great resource to use for reference for other educators as well. I know this will be something I use not only throughout my student teaching semester, but as I continue into my career.
All About Math
The authors noted the lag in development of mathematics concepts is due to delays in language development, lack of exposure to life-based problem solving, and inadequate teacher preparation in the area of mathematics. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
I agree in some areas. I think that if a teacher is ill prepared or does not have a strong knowledge base in math, that can make it difficult to teach the concepts to students in a different way. I can also see that delays in language development can cause a struggle; math is a difficult concept for students without a hearing loss to grasp, so if there are language delays or a language barrier that can cause problems in grasping the concepts. As far as life-based problem solving, I think that students with a hearing loss experience life-based problem solving. I think that students with a hearing loss may need things explained in multiple different ways, and a teacher needs to learn multiple ways to teach a subject area to meet the needs of their students.
What areas do you feel that you need to develop to teach math?
I think it's important to learn which method is being taught in your school. Especially as the student progresses through school, certain teachers look for how the students solves problems on the tests, and will mark them wrong if they do it differently than has been taught in class. It is important to work with the math teacher or regular classroom teacher to be on the same page with math. I also think having a broad knowledge on how to teach the basic math concepts and make them stick will help the student in the long run.
I agree in some areas. I think that if a teacher is ill prepared or does not have a strong knowledge base in math, that can make it difficult to teach the concepts to students in a different way. I can also see that delays in language development can cause a struggle; math is a difficult concept for students without a hearing loss to grasp, so if there are language delays or a language barrier that can cause problems in grasping the concepts. As far as life-based problem solving, I think that students with a hearing loss experience life-based problem solving. I think that students with a hearing loss may need things explained in multiple different ways, and a teacher needs to learn multiple ways to teach a subject area to meet the needs of their students.
What areas do you feel that you need to develop to teach math?
I think it's important to learn which method is being taught in your school. Especially as the student progresses through school, certain teachers look for how the students solves problems on the tests, and will mark them wrong if they do it differently than has been taught in class. It is important to work with the math teacher or regular classroom teacher to be on the same page with math. I also think having a broad knowledge on how to teach the basic math concepts and make them stick will help the student in the long run.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Instructional Strategies
What are 3 pointers you have learned in using instructional strategies?
- Adaptability: what works for one student may not always work for other students. Also what method works for a student in one lesson may not work for the same student in another lesson. By adapting teaching styles for each student/subject will help the student to learn.
- Making Connections: making sure to "go deep" with lessons. Instead of staying on the surface when teaching, being able to jump on the teachable moments within a lesson and delving deeper to make sure students really comprehend what it is you are teaching.
- Lesson Building: after evaluating the lessons, it's important to see what the students may be missing from the lessons or things they may not be grasping. From there lessons can be adapted and made to truly meet the student's needs.
Has your viewpoint of teaching changed after taking this course? How or how not?
Absolutely. I have learned so many methods and strategies for teaching that I did not have before. I have a great base now for lessons for each subject area, but also across the board I have methods and strategies that work and have learned what does not work. I feel like through this class and practicum experience, I am a lot more prepared for student teaching.
Transitioning
How you can prepare to address transition for students who are D/HH?
I think it is important to discuss the future with students early. Starting in 7th grade or earlier I think it's important to discuss the transition to high school and beyond. I think students need to hear from their educators what lies ahead of them so they can prepare. They also need to realize that they can do anything in the future. Sometimes students focus on what they do poorly and don't focus on their successes, so they may not know that they are capable in going to college or schooling after high school. By discussing early on the options with students and making sure that the student has a say can ensure that they have a grasp on their future.
What do you think is important for students to learn as they prepare to graduate?
I think it's important for them to understand they can do whatever they want. No matter what their choice is, I think it's important to help prepare them for life after high school. Preparing them to able to handle life on their own and if they are continuing their education, it is important for them to know how to now have the reigns of their education. If they are going straight into work, it is important to teach them interview skills and how to create good and appropriate resumes. regardless the option, students need to have the arsenal of skills needed to be successful post high school.
I think it is important to discuss the future with students early. Starting in 7th grade or earlier I think it's important to discuss the transition to high school and beyond. I think students need to hear from their educators what lies ahead of them so they can prepare. They also need to realize that they can do anything in the future. Sometimes students focus on what they do poorly and don't focus on their successes, so they may not know that they are capable in going to college or schooling after high school. By discussing early on the options with students and making sure that the student has a say can ensure that they have a grasp on their future.
What do you think is important for students to learn as they prepare to graduate?
I think it's important for them to understand they can do whatever they want. No matter what their choice is, I think it's important to help prepare them for life after high school. Preparing them to able to handle life on their own and if they are continuing their education, it is important for them to know how to now have the reigns of their education. If they are going straight into work, it is important to teach them interview skills and how to create good and appropriate resumes. regardless the option, students need to have the arsenal of skills needed to be successful post high school.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Student Socialization and Parent Communication
Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing often have difficulty socializing and making friends with their peers. How can you address this with your classroom?
I think that it's important to address any questions the student's classmates may have. I wouldn't want to single out the student, but by just explaining the interpreter and what they're for, maybe about the CI/HA, can help to alleviate all the questions and tension that is around the student and making friends. If the student utilizes an interpreter, I think it's important to tell the students about the interpreter. Students with a hearing loss still want to make friends just like students who don't have a hearing loss. It is difficult sometimes for them because there can be such a communication barrier, but if we help to educate their peers, this can help to alleviate some stress for the student.
Communicating with parents is very important. What are some ways you can communicate with parents and is there a better way than another?
I think parents vary on which method of communication they prefer; some parents are best contacted through email, others through phone calls. I think that phone calls are great to keep in contact with parents just to give a few phone calls just to update them on their student's successes and progresses. This makes you seem available to the parents, so if they have any questions or comments they feel comfortable contacting you. But some parents do not like talking on the phone or are unavailable most hours of the day. In these cases, emailing or texting may be more appropriate. It is an individual teacher's choice if they want to give parents their person cell phone number. I will personally determine during the year if I find that appropriate or not for me. I do know that no matter the method, I will keep open contact with parents to form a positive relationship with them, and make them feel open to contacting me whenever they feel the need.
I think that it's important to address any questions the student's classmates may have. I wouldn't want to single out the student, but by just explaining the interpreter and what they're for, maybe about the CI/HA, can help to alleviate all the questions and tension that is around the student and making friends. If the student utilizes an interpreter, I think it's important to tell the students about the interpreter. Students with a hearing loss still want to make friends just like students who don't have a hearing loss. It is difficult sometimes for them because there can be such a communication barrier, but if we help to educate their peers, this can help to alleviate some stress for the student.
Communicating with parents is very important. What are some ways you can communicate with parents and is there a better way than another?
I think parents vary on which method of communication they prefer; some parents are best contacted through email, others through phone calls. I think that phone calls are great to keep in contact with parents just to give a few phone calls just to update them on their student's successes and progresses. This makes you seem available to the parents, so if they have any questions or comments they feel comfortable contacting you. But some parents do not like talking on the phone or are unavailable most hours of the day. In these cases, emailing or texting may be more appropriate. It is an individual teacher's choice if they want to give parents their person cell phone number. I will personally determine during the year if I find that appropriate or not for me. I do know that no matter the method, I will keep open contact with parents to form a positive relationship with them, and make them feel open to contacting me whenever they feel the need.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Classroom Behavior Management
If you have a student who is having trouble paying attention in class, what are some strategies you can use to help the student attend?
I think today we discussed several great methods that can work to help keep students attending. I think it can vary from student to student depending on their need. If the student is fidgety, providing the student with bands around their chair that they can play with with their feet, or stress balls they can squeeze can help the students to focus during lessons. If the student is not paying attention by not looking at you, I think that amping up how exciting the lesson is can help to get the student's attention. if there are multiple students in the classroom, you can skip the student that is not paying attention and a lot of they times the student that is skipped will want their turn. Some students also need a break now and then. By getting up and doing something physical like jumping jacks or wall pushups can also help to refocus the student and bring them back to the lesson or activity at hand.
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is a program that some districts or schools implement. Complete a mini-research regarding the program. Do you think this is a beneficial program? Why or why not?
I went to pbis.org to learn more about PBS. I think that it is a beneficial program. Today in class, two of my classmates discussed a school visit they took to a school that utilizes the PBS program. What they discussed made it seem like a very beneficial program. My classmates discussed how the school hung up signs all over the school in different areas depicting what the students can do to be a positive student. If the teachers catch the students doing something positive, they get a ticket they can use later for a raffle. I think putting it on the student to make positive choices and to have the responsibility of their actions put onto them a very strong behavior management program.
I think today we discussed several great methods that can work to help keep students attending. I think it can vary from student to student depending on their need. If the student is fidgety, providing the student with bands around their chair that they can play with with their feet, or stress balls they can squeeze can help the students to focus during lessons. If the student is not paying attention by not looking at you, I think that amping up how exciting the lesson is can help to get the student's attention. if there are multiple students in the classroom, you can skip the student that is not paying attention and a lot of they times the student that is skipped will want their turn. Some students also need a break now and then. By getting up and doing something physical like jumping jacks or wall pushups can also help to refocus the student and bring them back to the lesson or activity at hand.
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is a program that some districts or schools implement. Complete a mini-research regarding the program. Do you think this is a beneficial program? Why or why not?
I went to pbis.org to learn more about PBS. I think that it is a beneficial program. Today in class, two of my classmates discussed a school visit they took to a school that utilizes the PBS program. What they discussed made it seem like a very beneficial program. My classmates discussed how the school hung up signs all over the school in different areas depicting what the students can do to be a positive student. If the teachers catch the students doing something positive, they get a ticket they can use later for a raffle. I think putting it on the student to make positive choices and to have the responsibility of their actions put onto them a very strong behavior management program.
Science and Social Studies
What are some ways you can teach the vocabulary presented within science and social studies?
There are many ways to teach vocabulary that come up in science and social studies classes. Since the majority of what is being learned is new vocabulary, it is important to have a system to memorizing the new words. I think that flashcards are a good start to expose the student to the new vocabulary. I like to have games to help make the vocabulary stick. Jeopardy is a fun way to help learn/review vocabulary. ing the definitions the questions and the words the answers, the students can try and guess the words. You can provide a word list or not; and you can provide choices if needed. There are many many games that can incorporate vocabulary.
How can you prepare to teach both of these subject areas?
I think that once the student has the vocabulary down and understands what the words are, you can go more in depth into the topics. There has to be a basis of the vocabulary before you can build on it. I think from there making things visual can make things more clear. If talking about plant parts in science, pulling up a picture of a plant or even a model or real plant that the student can relate to can help to attach the vocabulary to real life things and to help make the science concepts more tangible.
There are many ways to teach vocabulary that come up in science and social studies classes. Since the majority of what is being learned is new vocabulary, it is important to have a system to memorizing the new words. I think that flashcards are a good start to expose the student to the new vocabulary. I like to have games to help make the vocabulary stick. Jeopardy is a fun way to help learn/review vocabulary. ing the definitions the questions and the words the answers, the students can try and guess the words. You can provide a word list or not; and you can provide choices if needed. There are many many games that can incorporate vocabulary.
How can you prepare to teach both of these subject areas?
I think that once the student has the vocabulary down and understands what the words are, you can go more in depth into the topics. There has to be a basis of the vocabulary before you can build on it. I think from there making things visual can make things more clear. If talking about plant parts in science, pulling up a picture of a plant or even a model or real plant that the student can relate to can help to attach the vocabulary to real life things and to help make the science concepts more tangible.
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