Celta Assignment 1: Lessons Form the Classroom

When you encourage independent learning it is important that operational skills are explicitly taught to all pupils, but also vital that prior learning and experience are recognised.

I will help the teacher to implement learning amongst the pupil’s. This may include preparing the classroom, tidying up after activities etc. general classroom duties that are

* Observe and record certain elements of the pupil’s academic work therefore taking some pressure off the teacher having to complete all observations themselves.

An enthusiastic teacher can easily motivate students to learn because of the passion and drive he/she brings to the class. Such a teacher is also warm and humorous, which students will find encouraging. That might make them want to go the extra mile because the teacher is supportive of them through the feedbacks and scaffoldings he/she gives. However, students often relate much better to their teachers when they believe that he/she is credible, is concerned about their success and has high expectations from them.

It is important to continue your professional development throughout your career or chosen profession, as this will help your knowledge to grow and expand. There are many ways in which you can constantly keep improving on this. You

The first factor that may affect number skills development is national and community factors. A Country and community’s political, cultural, social and economic policies all contribute to the environment in which children develop. The success a country has in educating it’s children and producing a numerate population depends greatly on the country’s emphasis on the goal of numeracy for all, the resources it has available, and the mechanisms it has in place for providing effective programs and incentives that encourage number skills.

Having been a person who experienced many different things, I bring insight into situations that children may be experiencing. Having experienced this hands on I believe it’s fueled my desire to teach. Having a protector personality, I do believe that procedure and routines are important, which is something that I have personally see can make a classroom environment more enjoyable. Having seen the impact relationships make as a provider, plays a big role in why I feel it is important to build relationships in a classroom. Which involves taking time to create a community and building trust in the classroom. I have worked at an elementary school for four years now and children often open up to me, by having that relationship with students I’ve seen that they tend to be more willing when it comes time to work. I feel that as someone who is more cautious I tend to think things out and every outcome before acting or agreeing, which is beneficial to a team. I have always seen myself as a protector, not only protecting myself but also those around me. I think this is a trait that the teachers I consider the best possessed, because I could truly see that they cared. I think this trait can be well in a classroom environment, especially the environment I hope to work for one day (a “high risk”

Children at **** **** frequently engage in experiential activities where they are encouraged to explore indoor and outdoor environments and gain first-hand experience of recognising materials; making comparisons / recognising similarities and differences; estimating and predicting; counting; sequencing; weighing and measuring etc. Engaging in relevant discussions that provide an opportunity for the children to build their skills, increase their knowledge and extend their mathematical vocabulary is an essential part of the learning process.

I want to make sure that when I walk into the classroom that I will treat every one of my students fairly. I do not want any of the students to feel like I treat them different than their classmate. It is hard to not have that one favourite child that you depend on in the classroom, but I personally want to treat everyone the same. Another strength that I would like to work on is citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty. I generally work well in groups once get to know everybody and recognize that they are not going to judge any of the suggestions I have towards projects.

In order to support my goal I need to take continuing education courses, go to workshops, seminars, and maintain my professional certification by taking Professional Development.

The student’s main strength is that she is not afraid of speaking and making mistakes. Being an elementary level student, she makes regular mistakes corresponding both to the level and to being a Russian language speaker (Learner English, Swan, M and Smith, M CUP).

Three skills that are important for a good instructor to possess are good public speaking skills, a creative approach to teaching, and an overall enthusiasm for the subject he or she is teaching. I posses all of these skills. As a theater performer, speaking in front of a crowd is part of my nature. In addition, as a Scarlet Ambassador, I give tours to potential students and their families throughout the school year. I understand the importance of being prepared and also have the projection to command a classroom of students. In addition to being a good public speaker, I possess the creativity to build interesting lesson plans to keep students engaged. As a college junior, I have taken classes with great professor and not so great professors;

Speaking tasks work well with the group, especially if the topic is something the students can relate to (like New Year’s traditions, or their hobbies: travelling and holidays were particularly stimulating themes) and have/are taught the necessary vocabulary. Free speaking tasks work best when preceded by guided practice.

In this story the author tells us about a girl named Sylvia, the narrator, who lives in a very low income family. A place where school is not a priority. A place where it is more important to be strong and hard, than to read a book. This was the thought anyway, before Miss. Moore moved in. She was a school teacher who took it upon herself to teach the neighborhood kids. On one summer afternoon in particular she was going to take the kids into town on a field trip. The kids are not at all happy about this because they know it is summer break and they are not supposed to be in school in the summer. They would rather be at the pool playin’, but Miss. Moore knows that if these kids want a chance at a better life,

I also learned from my students that they recognize the need for good, quality educators and that if a weakness even appears to be present, it will come out in the classroom one way or another, and the students will be the first to rate a teachers level of preparedness and professionalism. Teachers should not be intimidated by this, but instead, use it to enhance student