Blog #3

Part A (everyone address this, individually; do not work on this with anyone): Read through the 12 Hallmarks (or principles) of Differentiation (again). Choose any 2 of them you wish, and for those two, do the following:

#7.  "Respectful" and engaging work for all students.

• DOES NOT: Student's having to write two good things on another student's work.
• DOES: During discussion after a Math Project, we discuss what we have learned, and why we agree with it, never telling anyone else that they are wrong, but validating their information and discussing all options.

#3. Flexible Grouping

• DOES NOT: The teacher putting the same students in the same groups all through the year.
• DOES: As the year progresses, Mrs. H sees that Johnny needs a little extra help, and can't concentrate as well with Billy, so for a new group activity, Mrs. H moves Johnny to be in a group with Justin, who is always on task, and understands the activity.

Part B (Choose one):

B-3: Which "additional strategy" discussed on pages 78-87 are you most interested in learning more about? Explain.

I think I want to learn more about the "Keeper of the Book" idea. The reason I want to know more is because I might use it in my classroom, that way, if a student is absent, I don't have to remember everything I did (even though I should), and it gives the students a bit more responsibility. My questions about the book though are these:

• would the student write down examples for the homework in the book?
• how would you choose each period?
• what kind of paper format would be best?
• what if the student who is supposed to be writing in the book decides not to just to be a pain. would he get docked for it?

Blog #2:

1. What does this phrase (found on p. 15 of our text) really mean? "... emotions trump learning." What implications does this have for teachers? If you believe it is true, how will it affect you when you are the teacher?

So basically, if you are emotionally distraught, or not having a good day, or just can't thinking about something else, then you are not going to learn. Your mind won't be able to comprehend anything that you are learning. This was evident yesterday when I was in class, and I was sick. I didn't learn anything. I was tired, I hadn't slept at all the night before, and I didn't do anything. It was bad. That is why emotions trump learning.

QUOTES:

  TO ESTABLISH TIES WITH A STUDENT, WE MUST COME TO SEE HOW EACH STUDENT IS UNLIKE EVERY OTHER- AND TO SEE THAT, WE MUST FORM TIES WITH THAT STUDENT.

If we don't realize that each student is different, then we won't know their learning styles and won't help them in the best way that we can.

"WE DON'T JUST KEEP THEM BUSY. WE'RE GIVING THEM AN OPPORTUNITY."

If we just give our students busy work to make it look like they are busy throughout the day, they will be learning nothing but that busywork. we must give our student's opportunities to learn hands on and with real  life scenarios so that they will keep with them what they learn for the rest of their lives.

"BECAUSE YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING ENDOWED WITH THE VALUE AND POSSIBILITIES OF HUMANITY, I MUST TREAT YOU WITH DIGNITY."

So basically we must treat our students with respect, and show them how to be the very best person that they can be.

Blog #1

1.What is your favorite book for kids… something you would like to use in your future classroom? Why do you like it?

My favorite book for kids is Harry Potter. the series. Because I think as you grow, the book grows too, so it's always about people like you. it's... personal... can't think of that word!!!!

2. Name your three favorite T.V. shows, even if you don’t have time to watch them! What can you (or what are you willing to) tell me about your T.V. viewing habits? I’ll tell you mine if you’ll tell me yours!

ONE TREE HILL- love, watch on the internet because I am never home.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS-Love, am going to read the books, great teenage drama. Again, no time to watch. 

HELLS KITCHEN-can't miss! love how Chef is so tough!

3. Do you collect anything? Tell about your collections:

I collect books. Not so much right now, the library in town is my best friend. But before i was married i'd buy at least a book a week. I am a book worm in the extreme.

4. Do you keep any kind of a journal (or blog?) besides this one? Tell me about it, and what you like to write about:



I used to. I have journals from when I was younger in my 'Box of Keepsakes.' I haven't writen much just because I feel like my journal is my husband. I tell him everything. And if it's something about him, then I share with my mother/stepmother/mother-in-law. depending on which i see or can talk to first.

5. If you had to be the sponsor of an after-school group, select your 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices:
__ contemporary moral issues __peer relationships
__national security __world peace
__career opportunities & choices _1_art or music appreciation
__gender issues __ethnicity issues
__death & dying __sports
_2_book club __writers group
__ecology _3_tutoring

6. Have you ever taken art lessons or attended art classes outside of school? Tell about your artistic talent and/or interests:

 NO

7. Have you ever taken music lessons or belonged to musical groups outside of school? Tell about your musical talent and/or interests:

I took lessons for a little while from a friend down the street, but since i was paying for it myself, i didn't do it for long since i didn't have a job. 

8. Have you ever taken dance lessons or belonged to dance groups? Tell about your dance talent and/or interests:

I have been to ballet class, which i quickly got kicked out of for having no grace. I have taken Cheer, which i only got into because someone broke a leg or something, and it was a competition only group.

9. Have you ever taken drama classes or performed in a theater production? Tell about your theater talents and/or interests:

In high school i was in the play GREECE. I was the silly cheerleader who was annoying and always into other peoples business. it was a lot of fun!

10. What have I not asked you, that you would like me to know about you?

I dream about whatever I am reading at that time.  They come as western, 1700's Europe, etc. They are fun dreams.