6C pages
While going throughout this section of the book, i felt like it was describing how to put together a great lesson plan. Recently, while in 215 i actually wrote and created a great lesson plan. normally i would just throw them together, which is bad to say but its true. it wasn't until i had to create a thematic unit with a partner where my lesson plans were in-depth. it was great practice and to this day i try to create my lesson plans to the best of my ability. i have learned that a student teacher could actually teach from a lesson plan if the lesson plans where in depth. as we learned, lesson plans could be required to be sent to authority above us, so when i become a teacher i am going to make sure that my lesson plans are in detail to the best of my ability. because it just doesn't help out a student teacher, it also will help me as the teacher teaching the lesson.
7A pages
I think that assessment and and student portfolios tracking their progress is great. I think that each teacher in one form or another should do this for their students. it is important because if something is not clicking you can go back and maybe see how they did previously and then re teach them a different way. or you will be able to have their progress tracked incase a parent wanted to see or a supervisor. it also tracks the teacher to see how well the students are grasping the information. when i have my classroom, depending on what grade i teach will depend on how i assess my students. but i defiantly will have an on going portfolio to track. i remember when i was in middle school, i always enjoyed seeing how i progressed throughout out the school year. i feel like its great feed back to the students because they get to see where they started and see where they are now. i think that i will pass my student portfolios onto higher grades if teachers wanted to do an ongoing assessment. i think that would be a great thing to do with in a school, to be able to keep a track on students from start to finish.
Hi Danielle, thank you for sharing your thoughts on section 6C of the textbook. I like that you noted that a lesson plan or unit could easily be requested by an authority figure such as a department chair, principal, or superintendent. It is necessary to have lesson plans detailed as much as possible because you never know who may want or need them, including someone who may teach the lesson in your absence. Being extremely detailed will also allow each educator to ensure that all material is being covered and all tasks are being completed in order for successful teaching and learning!
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle, thank you for your response! Assessment is a wonderful tool for teacher and student reflection. The teachers can use assessment to gauge the effectiveness of their lessons and students can see how they improved throughout the year. I'm glad that you had a good experience with this kind of assessment when you were in grade school! It is good to know that these ideas are useful in practice.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Danielle:)
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