Being a teacher requires knowledge in a variety of areas; not only about the subjects you are teaching, but also the setting you are in and the students you are teaching. The environment in which students are learning can impact students in many ways. The school setting will also impact the instructional decisions made by the teacher. Through my internship, I have seen a plethora of ways that students are impacted in educational settings and how teachers can play for this. I am at Dennis Lab School in Decatur, IL for my internship. Dennis Lab School has grades ranging from pre-school to eighth grade. I observed in a self-contained fourth grade classroom with the teacher Mrs. Phillips. The school is organized based on grade level. There …show more content…
They had to create a Google Slides presentation to go along with their project. They worked on typing their descriptions on the computer and printing them. The students at Dennis have access to a variety of different technologies. The classroom I am in has an electronic whiteboard, iPads, and access to Macbooks. This allows for more integration of technology within the classroom. Students are working with using Google Classroom, Google Docs, and Google Slides. They are also learning about how to properly conduct research using the internet. Technology plays a large role in the classroom. This is related to the 21st century skills that they are helping students gain. This affects teaching decisions because Mrs. Phillips has to think of ways to include technology in the lessons. For example, I was working with several students on their Project Based Learning project. They had to create a slideshow of their project. When they were doing this, it was clear that they were very familiar with how to use the iPad. At Dennis Lab School, about 18% of students have a recognized disability. The class I am in has 27 students. Two of those students were held back a grade. Three of the students have an IEP. Each of them have the IEP for reading and written language. The teacher believes that at least one of the students belongs in a Gifted Education program, but none are currently in a program. None of the students
From my very first observation I could tell that technology played a huge role in Ms. Felder-Way’s classroom. She found ways to integrate technology into almost every lesson. All of the students were assigned Chromebooks which were purchased by the district. In the classroom there was a SMART Board, two desktop
This essay contemplates my individual development, skill acquisition and exploration of teaching approaches; throughout and beyond the International Teacher Training Organisation (ITTO) program. The problems I encountered will be discussed; and their relation to establishing where my wealth of primary teaching experience aligns with English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching approaches. For example; efforts to reduce my teacher talk time compared to primary school education was important, correcting pronunciation in an appropriate manner and correctly pacing both my speech and activities were areas of development that were observed, reflected on personally and subsequently acted upon.
In my experiences as an educator I have learned that the way teachers are taught and raised, effects the way they teach. But we must make choices not based on our past, but learn how to embrace our student’s unique perspective and set of experiences. There are several ways to make this connection:
Lastly, the importance of technology within the classroom is effected by how it is used outside of the classroom. So, a proper candidate will accept the technology around her and uses it to her advantage. Using it to help relate to her students and engage them in learning with that technology. Bringing a new experience for the students with the technology they are use too. The students can view technology different and as a useful tool
Teaching is an extremely important profession as we are responsible for training up the future generations of our community, country and in effect, the world. In order to be a successful and effective teacher there are some basic skills and competencies that one must possess. The experiences that students have inside (and outside) our classrooms, schools and various other institutes will shape and mould their approach to our subjects and to life in general. Therefore, it requires a certain level of skill and training to be deemed professionally fit to enter into this career path and even then, continuous
Teachers work their lessons to include representations of the students that exist in their classroom, for example, a person of color going to school to become a doctor, politician, teacher, scientist, or a career that a student who see themselves growing up to be in adulthood. But it gives them a frame of reference when they interact with materials given out by the teacher. They will, at this rate, be attentive and intrigued by what they are learning and will engage in class more often. Teachers also should also in this gain the knowledge of the skills and needs of their students to provide the proper instruction and curriculum. Teachers set the overall tone and what type of environment their classroom will, as that depends if it is a suitable place that is conducive to student learning and achievement. They also are the role models that students will typically look up to if they have a profound effect on their overall school experience. Another role they will be using will often be assessing each and every student, which is done through various tests, homework, and other methods that are deemed
Every school year teachers have to encounter students with exceptionality. According to the United States Bureau, there are 54 million individuals with a disability and only 6% of them receive special education services. In that large number, there are 32 million students who are considered as gifted or talented. Many of gifted or talented students may not receive any services. To be considered exceptional means that a child differs from the norm. They are required an individualize program of special education that fully benefits their education and needs. Gifted and talented students are defined as having extraordinary abilities in more than one area. Intellectual disabilities are required to students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or any physical and health impairments. Children should not be labeled because of their disability. Other tend to accept different disabilities more than others. For example, a person may have more empathy to a person who is blind, rather than to those with emotional disturbances. Researchers have also proven inside of an education setting, classmates display negative attitudes towards peers with intellectual disabilities.
Today, teachers strive for the creation of positive and influential learning environments for all students. Moreover, they aim at increasing children’s chances of succeeding. They constantly re-evaluate their teaching strategies for educational improvement of students. Teachers create supportive and respectful school environment that makes students strive for more prosperous and eventually rewarding lives. According to Deborah Tannen, the teacher’s encouraging and
know when it is appropriate to use technology and when it is not. Students will not be
In my essay I am going explain in my opinion what is the role of a teacher, the role of a student and some obstacles in culture differences change the role of a teacher in the learning process.
The role of a teacher in today’s world is a complex and diverse one. Not only teachers play a crucial and vital role in providing content area knowledge to students, but also providing intellectual and social development, having integrity, being honest and always modeling appropriate conduct in the classroom and the community. Being a teacher is much more than just executing lesson plans; they also carry the role of effectively communicate with a variety of constituents, applicate of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct, and comprehend the grounds and procedures for disciplinary actions that can be imposed by the Education Practices Commission.
As a teacher, I believe that I play a crucial role in the success of every learning process. To guarantee that learning will take place, I make sure to create a learning environment that is relevant to the students’ background. Throughout my teaching experience, I learned how to love my students,
"Some teachers may work with students to create the class environment; others may force a class environment upon students" (Zawondiak 124). Regardless of the approach the teacher might decide to take, she holds the power even before a student walks into class. The teacher is the one that chooses what materials are going to be used during the school year. She creates and plans lessons that are going to be used during class time. How children are going to be assessed and placed in levels that fit the children's capabilities. And finally, the teacher decides what set of goals she might have for the class, the different set of teaching techniques she would like to use and the set of expectations she might have for each students. The teacher is the one that decides what she wants to concentrate on, how to go about teaching it, and the outcomes she expects from the students.
The education habits of students are rooted in them from the earliest days of their educational careers. The different influences on students, whether it be inside educational institutions, or outside is huge. The teacher of a classroom is the first and most pertinent influence in a student's educational career. Teachers provide students with the basic skills they would need to survive not only in the academic world, but also the world beyond. The relationship between teachers and their students is the key element in creating an educational atmosphere that is both pleasant and effective.
Just as all our students come with unique experiences and backgrounds, we as teachers all have different experiences and training that prepare us to excel in the classroom. The way I learn, the way I was thought and the experience I had as a student in the classroom greatly influence the way I teach today.