Zehner's Analysis

Zelienople, PA- Dan Schall from Zelienople, has a unique gift. He performs on average about 220 concerts a year, but stutters when he speaks. Mr. Schall started singing and playing guitar at the age of 17, as therapy for stuttering.

\item The teachers always want their lessons to be interesting and they introduce the real life problem before they can go deep into the content of the subject.

In Zinsser’s “How to write a memoir” Zinsser gives advice on “how to write a memoir” well see if my author follows three pieces of advice from Zinsser’s “how to write a memoir”

Metacognition is a complex notion that encompasses numerous mental processes in all areas of life. It is often simplistically described as “thinking about thinking.” However, there is no commonly recognized definition of metacognition. In his article “The Power of Reflection”, Stephen Fleming, a well-respected cognitive neuroscientist, agrees with the definition of metacognition given by John Flavell in 1970 as “our ability to evaluate our own thinking” (2). Fleming also accepts Flavell’s proposition that metacognition is “key to educational success”; indeed, the development of metacognitive thinking is vital in learning processes (1). Metacognition is a teachable concept, and has been proven to be crucial in education.

I’m always a person to judge very quickly, I guess it’s just part of my instincts. But it comes to a point where I notice my selfishness by doing so and my guilt doesn’t allow me to do it any further. When it comes to the subject of the holocaust, I have always been very interest in why it was something like such would ever been done by a human being. To do so I have tried to look at it from every possible angle and have done my best to not be biased and look at every corner of the case, but I am incapable of recognizing this as anything else besides plain cruelty. After reading Shep Zitler’s experience of the event I was capable of feeling his remorse and agony. Knowing that he was a jew who experienced not only the cruelty of the acts cause

Just like Cathy Davidson announced that in his essay “Project Classroom Makeover”: That is glistening paradox of great education: It is not about answering test questions. It is about knowing that, when tested by the most grueling challenges ahead, you have the capacity to learn what is required to succeed.” (67) Learning is a skill. It is the power of people to evolve and develop variety of things.

In Derek’s speech he describes four skills that are a solution to the problem of students not thinking. The first skill is distinction, in which we are able to tell the difference between objects, ideas, and things. The second skill is system, this enables us to construct our own ideas and deconstruct other ideas. This allows us to see everything that makes up the idea we are looking at. Relationships are the next skill that helps us to see connections between different things that we have learned. Using the skill of relationships helps us to see how everything is connected and dig deeper into these ideas. The final skill is perspectives, which enables us to see thoughts and ideas from a different point of view. Perspectives can be useful when dealing with tasks and people because it helps us to see many different thought

The notion of inclusion is progressively being accepted as a vital method of learning in our growing school systems. I believe that every student, those with and without exceptionalities, have the right to be included in a general education classroom. Students with learning, social and behavioral exceptionalities or varied abilities deserve the right to be provided with the same opportunities as any other students in the regular general education classroom. The information that I have acquired through my own experiences (in my observations and my classes) have molded my goals as a future teacher. I believe that teaching and education are fundamental in getting students to grow, learn, and flourish;

Due to the way our society is constructed, we all have the learned impulse to categorize; usually in a very black and white manner. In the author’s words, “our entire social order is a product of the ways in which we separate” one thing from another (Zerubavel, 2).

The modern classroom has many challenges that face it. Shrinking budgets, less parental involvement, higher expectations, and growing class sizes, just to name a few. If this list was not daunting enough you also have the special needs students that have an array problems in your classroom that need specialized attention, lessons and seating. There are many forms of diverse learners from students who suffer from ADHD to physical disabilities to students with autism to ones that are bullied in school. There are so many things going on in our students lives we sometimes forget they have lives, pressures and disabilities that affect their performance and attitude in our class that have a profound impact on how they learn. For this paper I

Metacognition, the process of thinking about thinking, is an essential tool to possess for university students. When metacognitive strategies such as planning, monitoring and evaluating are actively used during the process of learning and studying, it becomes easier for the student to determine the steps that need to be taken in order to either ameliorate or to maintain the same results as previously attained (Soiferman, 2015). However, in a study led by Kornell and Bjork (2007) it was found that most undergraduate students tend to overestimate how well they would perform on assignments and exams. This lack of awareness on one’s knowledge show a lack of metacognitive skills among

According to Supon, one of the fundamental purposes of teaching critical thinking is to enhance the abilities of students to become critical thinkers. Corporate leaders, educational researchers, employers, and parents have continually pushed teachers to assist their students in the development of critical thinking ability. Critical thinking is a skill that ?involved not only knowledge of content by also concept formation and analysis, reasoning and drawing conclusions, recognizing and avoiding contradiction, and other essential cognitive activities? (Supon, 1998).

As teachers we should focus on the importance of creating supportive learning environments which instil the notion of inclusivity of all students, with or without disabilities. As students enter the classroom they bring a mixture of cultural, academic and behavioural diversity with them (Watkins, 2005). As teachers we need to embrace the unique qualities that each student holds and make the most of this diversity to enhance the learning outcomes of all students. This critical reflection aims to identify how teachers can set up the learning environment to specifically maximise teaching and learning for all. In correspondence to each idea mentioned, I will also reflect on some potential advantages and challenges that beginning teachers may

I believe a successful learning experience is engaging and valued by the students. I believe students’ will value what they are learning if they believe what they’re learning is relevant. Relevance is important to teaching and learning because it is directly related to student engagement and motivation (Frymier & Schulman, 1995; Martin & Dowson, 2009). Marsh (2008), states a positive classroom environment provides a sense of security, community, belonging and identity (Marsh, 2008). Based on my experience as a practicing teacher, I have found establishing clear expectations within the classroom assist in maintaining control and discipline, to create a safe learning environment (Fatt Hee, 1996). I believe within all classrooms, students’ diversity should be valued. This creates a discrimination free environment and ensures students feel safe and included (Philips, 2010). According to Stanford & Parkay (2007) students are more engaged in class when learning experiences are satisfying, challenging and friendly.

The objective of this course was to examine current research on academic success and the diversity in schools. I realized how encouraging academic and social growth stems from building relationships and creating a supportive environment that fosters resiliency and strength in my students.