...Jigsaw Groups and the Desegregated Classroom: In Pursuit of Common Goals The Jigsaw Groups and the Desegregated Classroom study has changed the viewpoints of teachers nationwide but hasn’t necessarily produced as many positive results as initially expected by social scientists over 25 years ago (Aronson & Bridgeman, 2011, p. 425). This largely has to do with the fact that our nation has continued to diversify itself and has presented itself with that many more prejudices since that time. Many argue that one of the major reasons for the ultimate failure was due to the over emphasis on competitiveness at the expense of interdependence in the classroom setting (Aronson & Bridgeman, 2011, p. 425). In turn, the typical student in a classroom today rarely strives to cooperate with others in pursuit of common goals. This article explains Aronson and Bridgeman describe a program designed for elementary school students forced to spend part of their time in the classroom mastering material in an interdependent structure. The findings showed that this structured interdependence increased the overall self-esteem, the morale and the interpersonal attractions as well as the empathy of students across ethnic and racial divisions (Aronson & Bridgeman, 2011, p. 434). Their program also improved the academic performance of minority students without altering the performance of the ethnic minority (Aronson & Bridgeman, 2011, p. 434). Initially I found the article to be frustrating...
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...“Saltwater Marshes” the Jigsaw method will be used. There are ten steps to the Jigsaw method: 1. Divide class into diverse groups of five to six students 2. Choose a leader for each group 3. Divide the lesson into five to six segments 4. Give each group member their own segment to learn 5. Students are given time to read over their segment at least two times 6. Create provisional groups, that members from the Jigsaw groups with the same segment will come together to collaborate and practice what will be told to their jigsaw group 7. Have the segment groups return to their Jigsaw group 8. Have the students present their segment to their group and promote group questions and discussion of each other 9. Observe each group and regulate student behavior and participation, but the group leader should take this role 10. At the conclusion of the task give a quiz on the material covered in the groups, so students know it is a learning time not a socializing group time (Aronson, 2000.) Choosing students of different genders, academic ability, and race to form the jigsaw groups will create groups of five members for the “Saltwater Marsh” lesson. Next the student in each group who is the most responsible and mature will be chosen as the group leader. The “Saltwater Marsh” lesson will be divided up into the following segments: tidal changes, plant, 2 different animal segments and a vocabulary segment. Each member of the jigsaw group will be given one...
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...Jason Fidalgo Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Program # 45811105 lesson # 405498 Exam# 405498 Student ID # 21954934 Exam name Graded Toy Project Toy 1 : Pop Up Picture Book Description: This is a pop up picture book. Depending on the age of the child, the book teaches them many different things. Why is this toy developmentally appropriate for a child in this age group? This is appropriate for this age group because it develops the child’s brain in more than one way. Is this toy appealing to a child in this age group? Why or Why Not? Yes! The picture and colors also any animals in the book will capture the child’s eye immediately. Would a parent select this toy? Why or Why Not? Yes! I believe any parent would select books for their child because it teaches them basic things such as colors, letters, numbers animals and sometimes noises. Would you select this toy for a child in this age group? Why or Why Not? Yes! Because the book like I mentioned before can teach the child various different things and help them build skills they might have already mastered. Toy 2: Building Blocks Description: These are building blocks which can teach children many things such as fine motor and gross motor skills. Why is this toy developmentally appropriate for a child in this age group? Because it teaches kids things such as balance and gravity and beginning math concepts such as matching and grouping and also confidence in creating things...
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...use them appropriately. For these reasons, I believe learning just like Tangram which is a square divided into seven pieces that can be arranged in many ways. People hold on consistently and persistently to find the possibility of the world and themselves. This journey is permanent and people should enjoy it and embrace it. And students should see invisible changing when they are learning. Fortunately, at Drew University, I did see students were eager to embrace the process of learning from my observation of Chinese classes. In the class I observed, I found my notion of freedom, a key to embrace learning, was confirmed. More interestingly, there were plenty of ways for the pursuit of freedom. When I observed Chinese class, I saw the classroom had blue wall which differs from the yellow chairs in other class and evoked tranquility, freedom and esteem. To my surprise, the placing of tables and...
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...Pieces of Me Kari Meckling PSY 202 Instructor Hopson August 11, 2013 I. What things do you remember about your childhood? a. Imbalance of relationships b. Financial struggles c. Parents argued constantly - - stress d. Warped puzzle piece II. What were you like as a teenager? a. Grew up too quickly b. Became a mother figure to my nieces c. Balanced school, work, and extra-curricular activities III. What were your educational experiences? a. Transferred from private college to community college b. Worked full-time while being a full-time student c. Stopped after 2-year degree due to financial situation d. Enlisted in the Air Force e. Pursuing Bachelor’s degree with the Post 9/11 GI Bill IV. Do you have your own family now? f. Husband g. Twins h. Church V. What would make you happy in the future? i. Balanced relationships j. Financial freedom k. Help my boys grow Pieces of Me Development is like a puzzle that takes an entire lifetime to piece together. It is a continuous process that can be ever changing based on knowledge, experiences, choices, and even some uncontrollable influences, like nature or the environment we live in. My puzzle pieces take on an eclectic shape, combing different perspectives or theories that potentially explain my developmental track (Witt & Mossler, 2010). When fused together and applied to my childhood, adolescent...
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...EsTUDIo DE hábITos DE REDEs soCIalEs En MéxICo 2013 Estudio dE hábitos dE rEdEs socialEs En México 2013 Este reporte fue elaborado por la Unidad de Investigación de Merca2.0. Merca2.0 es parte de Grupo de Comunicación Kätedra. Copyright 2013 Mercadotecnia Publicidad | Revista Merca2.0 - Todos los Derechos Reservados EsTUDIo DE hábITos DE REDEs soCIalEs En MéxICo 2013 introducción La evolución de la tecnología transformó las formas de comunicación, lo que conduce a marcas, agencias de publicidad y expertos en mercadotecnia al uso de herramientas y medios digitales para desarrollar una comunicación directa y personal con el consumidor, para provocar una reacción que conlleve a la compra. En este contexto, dos palabras taladran todos los días el cerebro de directores de marca, planners y creativos: marketing digital. Sin embargo, el marketing digital no puede tener sentido en ninguna estrategia si no se conocen de antemano los hábitos de redes sociales del consumidor en México, planteamiento que cobra especial importancia en la generación de nuevas tácticas para el lanzamiento de productos, donde el factor digital constituye un campo fértil para establecer innovadores puntos de contacto con el consumidor, dado también el extenso terreno para su implementación, los cuales van desde páginas de Internet, redes sociales, smartphones y de manera más reciente, tablets. En este sentido, presentamos a continuación una serie de datos claves que brindan información sobre distintos...
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...A constant theme in many horror movies and poems is the presence of psychological torture. The most sadistic and cruel inflictor of pain is often our own mind, and when someone manages to manipulate us on a mental level, we are at our most vulnerable. Edgar Allen Poe was a master at painting vivid storylines of people going insane with the prospect of their own doom. Hollywood has combined classic fear-inducing plots with gruesome special effects to bring that same mentality to audiences. In the short story by Poe, “The Cask of Amontillado”, the main antagonist effortlessly manipulates and traps his victim. In much of the same way, the gory “Saw” franchise focuses on a madman who sees himself as a vigilante and takes justice into his own hands by torturing his victims on both a mental and psychological level. “The Cask of Amontillado” and the “Saw” movies share the combined use of entrapment, manipulation, and psychological and physical infliction of pain while being at polar extremes in the methods used upon their victims. Entrapment plays an important role in both horror sagas. In the story of the Amontillado, Fortunado is taken deep into the vault. As the two walked deeper down, Fortunado was repeatedly asked if he wanted to turn back “We will go back; you will be ill and I cannot be responsible. Besides there is Luchesi” (Poe), but his pride and vanity drove him on farther into the catacombs in search of the Amontillado. Fortunato was led into a niche where instead of...
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...Are Jigsaw Puzzles Educational? Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much of this terminology is sales promotion and jargon, and how much is fact? As an educator for many years, I can say with authority, that there is educational value in all types of jigsaw puzzles. The skills acquired and practiced in completing jigsaw puzzles are a foundational part of successful learning. Doing jigsaw puzzles develops several functions of the brain simultaneously as a child has fun and also learns. Most notably developed in this learning process are the abilities to reason, deduce, analyze, sequence, and develop logical thought and problem solving skills. Physically, eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness are also required to complete a jigsaw puzzle. Putting these benefits aside, I want to look particularly at the jigsaw puzzles that are labeled “Educational”. These puzzles are designed to teach a specific learning objective. Some examples of these might be a jigsaw puzzle map of the world, or of the solar system. The manufacturers claim that such puzzles will teach a child those specific facts. What educational value in reality do these types of puzzles contain? Firstly the degree of the educational value of these types of puzzles is dependant on how the puzzles are used in the learning process. For example, let us suppose that the learning objective is to learn about the geography of the United States of America, specifically the position of the...
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...Session Topic : The k to 12 program Episode Title : Updates on the K to 12 Program Duration : 2 hours Resources Needed: * Colored jigsaw cut-outs (from cartolina) with K to 12 Program terms * Permanent Markers * Pens * PowerPoint/Video on K to 12 Program * Masking tape Objectives: In this learning session, the participants should be able to: 1. Gain understanding on the updates of the K to 12 Program; 2. Discuss challenges related to the K to 12 program; and 3. Share insights on ways to advocate the K to 12 Program among the different stakeholders in the community. Overview/Introduction You are at the forefront as advocates of the K to 12 Program. With your task AS A TRAINER (teacher), it is imperative that you upgrade your knowledge about this major reform of the Department. It is necessary that you equip yourself with the latest policy directions of the program to clearly explain concepts and ideas and effectively advocate for the K to 12 Program. Consequently, this session will help provide the essential information that will further expand everyone’s understanding of the new curriculum. Session Proper Activity 1 (Group Work) (15 minutes) 1. Distribute the puzzle pieces per learning area. (one piece per group). 2. Ask them to write their idea on the term written on the puzzle piece which is associated with the K to 12 Program. 3. Choose a rapporteur who will share the collective idea of each...
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...because it is a better technique to manage your time between work, family and school. I can set my own time for education and still have ability to manage my time wisely. With 24 hours I can log in and submit my home work any time, if compare to traditional face to face learning environment I have to be in class at certain time and if I do not show up for the class. I will be marked absence. But as distance learning there is no set time that you have to be online and all you need is basic knowledge of internet. Ways my view of distance learning change since I started my classes is that I have made the correct decision in pursuing my education. First I was skeptical about distance learning programs because I was not familiar with the online classroom, how to submit assignment and how to reach your instructor. After visiting the University of Phoenix Website and seeing the outline and webpage, I was impressed to continue distance...
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...a year. For example :” Johnny graduated in the class of 2005”. You can also use class to describe two different things. Example “There are two different classes of detergent high efficiency and oxy.” The last definition that interest me was that you could use the word class to describe someone elegance in dress and behavior. For example “ She carries herself with a lot of class.” As I went through all the definitions I noticed that I do use the word “class” in those aspect but never really paid attention. I sat down and thought of why would those definitions come to mind when I thought of the word and I came to the conclusion that maybe it’s because its not something that I use in everyday life. When you say class I think of the classroom setting because I have a daughter in school and I am currently in school, So when my daughter comes home I say “ How was class baby ?” and she responds. Also when It relays to me in school I think what class do I have to take next semester?, what do I have to do for class...
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...OLS and eCampus Scavenger Hunt Question 1 What tab or link do you click on the student website to access course materials? Click the Classroom tab, and then click the Materials link. Question 2 What tab do you click to get to the University of Phoenix Library? Library Question 3 What document do you use to find out what assignments are due in your class? Syllabus Question 4 Click the Library tab, and then click the University Library link. Scroll down to view the Library Resources. What are the databases listed in General Resources? EBSCOHost and ProQuest® Question 5 What tab would you click to access the Center for Writing Excellence? Library Question 6 What tab would you click to access your account information, such as your profile, password, and address? Account Question 7 Click the Library tab, and then click the Center for Writing Excellence link. Which of the following is an automated review service providing feedback on basic grammar and usage? Hint: Scroll down to see the types of review services. Tutorials and Guides Question 8 How do you access the Main class forum in OLS? Click the Materials link. Question 9 What OLS forum is a private place for you to communicate with your facilitator? Individual Question 10 What icon shows next to messages posted by your facilitator? Graduation cap Question 11 What icon shows next to the messages posted by you? Person Question 12 What is the phone number to contact University of Phoenix Student...
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...Classroom Observation Conducting classroom observations are very important to the prospective teacher. Observing helps show how experienced teachers manage their classroom. For this observation it was important to notice how the classroom was arranged, how the teacher interacted with the students, the teacher’s management style, and interview the teacher. Upon speaking to the principal about observing he assigned me to Mrs. Johnson’s third grade class, because she was the best organized. I was surprised when I walked into the class and it was not pristine and in perfect order. Shelves are organized with baskets but the baskets are overflowing with books. I was glad to see that she actually used her classroom. My observations on the teacher’s management style, interaction with students, arrangement, mutual respect, enforcing and reinforcing classroom expectations, and preventative procedures and activities. The day I observed Mrs. Johnson’s classroom was a good day because not only did I get to see the interaction between her and her students she also had the other third grade class for a period and I got to see her interaction with students she does not have on a daily basis. She was very positive and never raised her voice once. If a student got too loud or was breaking rules she would call the students name and tell them to take a letter. She is very respectful with her students calling them ladies...
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...Normality We’re 7 million people sharing the earth. But how many are considered “normal”? When are people considered abnormal? Can a little thing as being born with a finger less, make you the black sheep in the classroom? Is it even possible to be normal? Today we’re 7 million people on the earth. Some have different skin colours, some are shorter and weaker than others and some a simply smarter. But none of these things matters in the real life. For example let’s say you’re very weak and not as high as the other boys in the classroom, but you are very smart. In the future, you would have a brilliant job. And some girls actually prefer smart boys over a strong and stupid one. But then again, some people say if you’re born with a noticeable disability, you would be considered abnormal. But I can prove that wrong. Let’s say that you’re on an institution for people who have a mental disability. You would be considered normal amongst those people. But if you’re in a regular class room they would consider you the abnormal one. And to prove it, let’s say that you’re a regular boy. You went over to visit a friend on the institution for people who have a mental disability. At the institution you would be the considered abnormal. Can any people actually be considered abnormal? Well that depends on how wide you think of the word “normal”. The truth is, we all live on the same earth, and even tho some have different skin colour, we all originate from the same race. Therefore you...
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...disadvantages of both learning environments. Harklau conducted her study over a 3 ½ year period. The subjects were newcomers to the San Francisco Bat area and were all Chinese ethnic students. She chose these students for the sample group because they represented the predominant group in the ESL program. Her study consisted of 315 hours of classroom observations, samples of homework, samples of schoolwork, school records, and 38 formal interviews. What Harklau found was that there were two significant ways in which the instructions differed. First was the organization and goals of instruction and second was the contrast in the types of social interactions that occurred in each environment. Organization and goals of instruction refers to how and written and spoken language was used, how teacher’s goals affected content, and how and to what degree feedback was given. Harklau found that while the mainstream classrooms offered lots of opportunity to get meaningful input and offered many opportunities for interactions in writing, there was very little opportunity for students to interact orally in the classroom. The classroom were structured very traditionally (in rows) and consisted of the traditional...
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