Diversity in the classroom means realizing that every student is unique in their own way. Diversity has always been a part of the classroom, but in today’s society, it is even more important to embrace and promote the different cultures. When a teacher values diversity, this attitude will trickle down and impact students in a positive way. It is not enough to just talk about being diverse, teachers must show they embrace multiculturalism through their actions. For example, when asking students
Introduction There are several types of cross curricular instruction that teachers can use in today 's classroom. Comprehension strategies are a very important concept in cross curricular instruction. In Chapter 12 of the Birsh text, Eileen Marzola quotes Gough (1996) and Torgesen (1998) to state that "two essential tools required for good reading comprehension are strong general language comprehension and accurate, fluent word-reading skills." Using these skills in different contexts is some time
of an instructional unit in a Montessori school setting. I observed a classroom of grades 1-3 two times from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Kennebec Montessori school. I was asked to sit quietly and to not interact with the children so I could get a realistic view of the class day and the children would pursue their chosen work. When I first entered the classroom the atmosphere was very inviting and comfortable unlike most classrooms I enter for my own classes. There was a large skylight in the center
I attended Cook Elementary for my fifteen hours of observation. The classroom lighting was dim and not too bright. As I entered classroom 114-116 there was a achievement board to my left displaying the students’ successful and accurate complete classroom and homework assignments. And on my right there was a chalkboard filled with so much information that it was overwhelming to me eye. The chalkboard was divide up into several section. The information on the chalkboard varied from very important to
bell to ring before we entered the school. When we stepped out of his truck it was easy to hear the group of teenagers shouting at the entrance to the school. That was unexpected, but seemed to relieve some anxiety. I merged with several of my friends that had arrived at the same time, and we staggered in together. Lincoln High School was nothing new to me. Hundreds of times had I been in the intimidating school, but never as a student. The screaming kids, friendly teachers and friends beside me made
both an art and a science. We see some consistent theme amongst all successful teachers, yet no two teachers are exactly alike. The best teachers are successful classroom managers and gifted at inspiring students. They are intentional about what happens in their classroom and have well-established routines. Two such award-winning teachers reside at the same school, but they both have very different classroom styles and reaching approaches. In Health, Mrs. B is a seasoned teacher and has been
relationship dynamic of staff and teachers. The day started out normal enough, I was assigned papers and essays to grade. On a few occasions I ran back and forth between the front office and the classroom to drop off paperwork. However, the teacher assigned me the task of setting up the 7th grade bulletin board for the month. She informed that I had to go to the front office and talk to one of the people there to gain access to the storage closet that held all of the arts and craft material. I nodded
Differentiated Curriculum Classrooms today look very different than they did twenty years ago. Gone are the days of students sitting at their desks, copying notes as the teacher writes on the chalkboard. Children are entering kindergarten at varying levels of abilities and the gap between student aptitudes grows as children get older. Students with learning disabilities are mainstreamed into classrooms and, with the growing number of immigrant families, teachers are faced with students who do
A Pre-Kindergarten classroom was observed using the Early Childhood Environment Rating scale scoresheet. The purpose of this paper will discuss one section, space and furnishings. The score sheet was used to observe the children and the classroom. Eight areas where observed, which included indoor space, furnishing, and outdoor gross motor. Each area had a different score, although certain areas scored an excellent seven. Overall the classroom had a great score. On Friday, February 5, 2016 I observed
an effective teacher. Every lesson I teach or conjure up in the wee hours of the night requires the learner in mind. Hospitals are for patients, so schools should be for students. Yet, there is a constant gravitation towards running schools based on money and logistics. These issues are out of the educator’s hands, but the ideals, and the decision makers, that fuel them can have detrimental effects on the teachers recruited to the field and the effectiveness with which these teachers continue through