me and I learn.” My belief on effective learning has been influenced through carefully studying different theorists and practices in EDN221. As future educators, we should all have the same goal; in helping students reach their potential by providing an effective learning experience which caters for student diversity, by creating a positive learner-centred environment that promotes their success and nurtures their individual desires to learn. My understanding of effective learning is developed from
an understanding that all students do not learn in the same way nor do they all obtain an understanding of information on the same day. Theorists such as Vygotsky have shown how culture impacts the way students learn. The bible talks about a tower of babel and how effective a people were when they had a common language. The effective teacher will seek ways to incorporate strategies in learning that promote a common language. Through researching strategies educators can incorporate effective practices
the Teaching of Mathematics – As a pre-service teacher, my philosophy of teaching Mathematics is based on a constructivist, student-centred approach. I have learned, through my practicum experiences, as well as Mathematics Education courses, which advocate this approach, that it is the most effective way to teach Mathematics. This essay will explicitly describe my philosophy, as well as explain and justify the specific teaching and learning strategies related to this philosophy, supported by the
Activity 1.2 My negative experience with assessment was in high school, where we only had a summative unit test. The teacher never gave a formative assessment to provide effective feedback to guide me in my learning. The key to effective communication of assessment quality was involved in my negative experience. The teacher lacked implementing learning experiences through formative assessments to provide us with effective feedback for us to become successful in our learning experiences. Results from
having an understanding of learning theories and learning styles is important for your career in nursing? In this essay, I will start by discussing the four main aspects of learning theories and how having an understanding of these will help me in my nursing career. I will also be identifying my own strongest and weakest learning style and how having an understanding of this will enhance my practice as a learning disability nurse. In my understanding, a learning style is your own way of learning, and
Group B Understanding and Using Inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training Shaun Brown 1.1 Describe features of inclusive teaching and learning What is inclusive teaching? Inclusive teaching means teaching in ways that do not isolate students, accidentally or intentionally, from opportunities to learn. Making sure the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning styles and abilities are addressed. These strategies contribute to an overall inclusive learning environment
and learning (Arthur, Beecher, Death, Dockett & Farmer, 2012). In order to achieve the above requirements, a strong and positive relationship with students is the effective way for teachers to build up a holistic picture of a student (Groundwater-Smith, Ewing & Le Cornu, 2015a; Nixon & Gould, 2005). The various recorded interactions and observations between teachers and students made during the professional experience, have helped me to understand how students learn and have strengthened my ability
The characteristics of effective instruction are an important component for teaching. There are five components to the characteristics of effective instruction which are student-centered, teaching for understanding, assessment for learning, teaching for learner differences, rigor and relevance. These characteristics all promote a positive, social, and interactive learning environment. Having a student- centered classroom means students are involved in their own learning. A classroom that is student-centered
of age, gender, race, or ethnicity, as an educator, I will strive to create a classroom where my students feel valued as an important member of our learning community. Teaching is an extremely important profession which demands compassion, patience, time, and commitment. To truly teach is to instruct, encourage, communicate, and assess in such a way that students are instilled with a love of learning that they can carry with them throughout their lives. The purpose of teaching is to equip students
of students with learning disabilities. Throughout my course and classroom experiences I have studied, identified, and observed a multitude of effective intervention strategies. Various texts, professors, and education professionals have helped to enlighten me in regards to the necessity of flexible and consistent interventions. In analyzing my prior experiences, I anticipate applying three particularly effective intervention strategies when assisting students with a learning disability. Students