...by the Academy College Administration, and being aware of the learning styles differences and addressing them can enhanced my teaching skills, and consequently help students to achieve their educational goals, I considered the following Webinar-Course of Laurie University “Learning Styles” to accomplish those objectives. The main purpose of this Learning Styles Webinar is: * Explain learning style and its importance in the classroom * Summarize the best ways to teach students how to appreciate and understand differences in leaning styles. * Discuss working styles and suggest their implications for teacher intervention. These fundamentals premises explain what extent the knowledge of individual and group differences enables teachers to draw conclusions about particular students, also define creativity and describe several strategies for encouraging creativity in the classroom. In order to maximize the learning and development of the students, the instructor should be familiar with individual and group differences that may affect students’ classroom performance. These are some general principles about student diversity. * Differences among students may change over time * There is significant variability among members of any single ethnic group, gender, or socioeconomic group. * When two groups differ on average in terms of a given characteristic, considerable overlap typically exits between the two groups with respect to that characteristic. *...
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...ACE Architecture Its Place in Education By Bear Matthews “We shape our buildings and afterwards, they shape us.” - Winston Churchill Is it possible to design a classroom that measurably improves academic performance? With the emergence of evidence-based design this is indeed possible. Evidence-based design is the process of basing decisions about the built environment on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes. Evidence-based design first emerged in the design of health care facilities. The result of measuring the influence of various design factors on patient outcomes has considerably altered the design of hospitals and other medical facilities over the past several years. Evidence-based design is increasingly focusing on educational facilities and is an emerging influence on the design of schools. Particularly intriguing are studies that correlate certain aspects of learning environments with academic performance. Evidence-based design has also investigated other measurable outcomes including improved student attendance, reduced disciplinary problems, and better faculty retention. Focusing on classroom interiors, sev studies over the past several years establish links between specific design characteristics and academic performance. Importantly, each of these design characteristics can be readily implemented in both new and modernized schools. NATURAL LIGHTING The first and perhaps best-known evidence-based research...
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...Creativity In Schools: A Maltese Perspective Paper presented during the First International Conference on Strategic Innovation and Future Creation, Malta, March 2009 Shirley Pulis Xerxen 1 The knowledge and skills needed in the future may not even be known at the time a person attends school or university. As a result, these institutions cannot limit themselves to the transmission of set contents, techniques and values, since these will soon be useless or even detrimental to living a full life. (Cropley, 2006, p. 136)1 Introduction In this paper I attempt to provide some insight about the teaching of thinking and creativity in schools by drawing parallels between what is found on this subject in the literature, my experience as a teacher of thinking skills in Primary schools in Maltai and from findings that emerge from a questionnaire that I conducted with Maltese Primary and Secondary school teachers to analyse their perceptions on the teaching and learning of creativity, compatible with the educational values of current pedagogical practices. Facing today’s challenges Educators are being increasingly faced with the ever-growing call for entrepreneurial citizens who value openness, diversity and creativity, who are able to design the future in all areas of their life. This demands that a school’s curriculum must be open and flexible enough to accommodate these new perspectives. This paper focuses on the need for a holistic approach to creativity in education, an...
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...maths at secondary school I had no real understanding of its importance in our society, I enjoyed the satisfaction of solving problems but, like many young people, believed that maths was going to be unnecessary in the real world. As an adult it became abundantly clear to me that mathematics was a vital component in not just personal success but in the success of society. The notion of what mathematics should be taught and how it should be taught differs dramatically between different educational ideologies; Industrial Pragmatist, Mathematical Purists, Progressive Educator and Social Reformer. These ideologies are not real groups or organisations but represent the competing influences in mathematics education. “The industrial pragmatists see mathematics as an established collection of very useful techniques and skills that can be applied to a large range of technical and scientific contexts.” (Johnston-Wilder, Johnston-Wilder, Primm, & Lee, 2011) Mathematics is needed in the school curriculum for the prosperity of our country; industry needs the future workforce to have the necessary skills to push the economy forward. For this reason it is seen as important for education to provide good standards of numeracy, data handling skills and use of ICT. Although I acknowledge this is an important requirement of mathematics’ place in the curriculum, it appears a very sterile reason for its inclusion. In a recent Y8 classroom observation the teacher told the class that “maths is just...
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...Teachers are what have shaped the society we live in today. Without the work of teachers, the world would be a cesspool of failure and stagnation. Gary Gutting explains in his essay, “What is College For?”, that it is a teacher’s job to expand the students interests, and thus making the students more interesting themselves. He asserts that teachers are not meant to make their subject seem more interesting to the student as that would only serve to stifle the student to stay in their comfort zone of learning. Students must learn practical skills in a classroom setting for the betterment of society. Without proper learning our civilization would not be preserved nor advanced. Gutting points out the seriousness of the lack of engagement students have with the university curriculum which leaves them disconnected to their studies. As a side effect, the students develop a lukewarm attitude to learning that leads to complacency, which could ultimately produce mediocre workers. This lack of engagement prevails in every school regardless of the quality of students and teachers, but it is worse in schools of lower quality. One would initially disagree with this philosophy in that the best way to engage students is to tailor the course experience to their liking. After further analysis however, Guttings audience can better understand his concept and appreciate good teachers on a whole new level. Jennifer Tran, a student at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, opened the eyes to readers...
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...Misty Roger EDU 225 January 29, 2012 Megan Mattioda Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan Introduction To me technology is a logical and practical addition to learning science and assisting students in their problem solving that helps them meet today’s basic human needs. Technology is an innovative vision for a better future. Technology literate student accesses and acquires knowledge, exchanges ideas and opinions, solves problems and creates, innovates and expresses themselves through the skillful use of a variety of technologies. (Oregon Department of Instructional Technology, 2011) Mission Statement In my classroom I will strive to provide my students with the chance to incorporate technology in the classroom as an educational tool and use these tools to assist my students in achieving the highest possible standards in academics, creativity, and cultural diversity, in the real world. It is my duty to get the community and the parents involved in the students’ education and the educational standards that they face. Vision Statement My students will be able to excel in academics through the use of technology learning and hands on experiments that will entice the students to learn the joys and the thrills of science. Through the use of technology my students will develop skills that will aid them in the real world. My students will be successful by incorporating 21st century technology in their everyday learning. My students’ technology skills will aid them...
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...culturally sensitive curricula that integrate multicultural viewpoints and histories, apply instructional strategies that encourage all students to achieve, and review school and district policies related to educational equity. Teacher education programs in particular are responsible for preparing future teachers to promote meaningful, engaged learning for all students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic heritage, or cultural background. Multiculturalism and diversity in classrooms has also been increasing at the same rate as immigration. As interdependence among nations is limiting cultural barriers, the movement between countries is also becoming more fluid. Competition for talented global workers is increasing the demand of immigrants to migrate with their families. This mass migration is becoming the reason of large classrooms with children from all different backgrounds. It is interesting to see the change in the way large companies work today as well. Many companies are noticing the importance of cross cultural training, as it is becoming an integral part of employee training to better equip them with skills that will help in building successful business relationships. Now the bigger question is why wait till a child reaches that level to make them globally aware? If they grow up...
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...in the early childhood program. Children need to be received in a warm inviting classroom in which the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development are a priority and address on a daily basis. Meeting the children’s needs of feeling safe and nurtured at school will facilitate learning to take place. Before students entered the classrooms to be filled with factual knowledge under scripted lessons that were to accommodate all learners. Educating children these days is more like an art that requires the use of creativity and knowledge to consider the student’s needs to prepare the lessons, incorporate personal philosophies, and implement the proper pedagogic strategies to develop children’s academic potential. Being an early childhood teacher is a privilege that requires to be assumed with responsibility as early childhood teachers spend the majority of the day teaching children who’s both parents work to cover the family needs. Children at the Pre K to K start school between the ages of 3-5 depending on the program and school children are attending. For my final paper, I will identify and discuss the theories and/or philosophies that demonstrate how I envision the appropriate classroom to be for the selected age group. I will also provide an overview of the concepts I will teach in each academic area, and share some of the strategies and activities that will be implemented in the classroom which will be a reflection of the theories that comprise my philosophy of education...
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...Anyone who has experience of teaching and learning process knows that there is nothing that can replace a teachers creativity to engage the students in the classroom. But practically we cannot deny the importance of modern teaching aids to make a teacher's task easier. Here comes the importance of discussing the disadvantages of modern teaching aids too which should not be undermined by a teacher. As Science has progressed the experiments on modern teaching aids have revealed some shocking factors. For example, one of the disadvantage of use of computers by children carries the risk of repetitive motion injuries like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome results from the pressure on median nerve and as a result the the median nerves starts dysfunctioning. It appears among people who usually perform repetitive motions of the hand and wrist and typing on a computer keyboard is the most common cause of carpal tunnel, especially in children. Today many school uses TV as teaching aids and even play cartoon to keep engaged the nursery students. But just think of those children whose parents are working while leaving their kids with a nanny and on their daily dose of cartoons. Such child spend an average of 8-9 hours of viewing Television. And we all know about the results of TV addiction. The intellectual and emotional growth as well as physical development also deeply affected by long hours of TV viewing. Use of air-conditioners in modern schools that many a parents...
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...Title: The Place of Motivation and Creativity in the Teaching Process I. Introduction Last May 16, 2013, the incumbent President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III signed an act that will add two more years to basic education in the Philippines. The Republic Act 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013) seeking to institutionalize the government's "K to 12 program," which was already introduced by the Department of Education (DepEd) to schools all over the country during the past school years. As stipulated in the act, The State shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people, the country and society-at-large. Likewise, it is hereby declared the policy of the State that every graduate of basic education shall be an individual who has learned, through a program that is rooted on sound educational principles and geared towards excellence, the foundations for learning throughout life, the competence to engage in work and be productive, the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global communities, the capability to engage in autonomous, creative, and critical thinking, and the capacity and willingness to transform others and one's self. In reflection, there is an immense expectation on the part of the teacher. Honing the potentials of the learners is the center of their goal. Teachers as the molder of the future require great effort. The exertion on how they could give the quality...
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...Co-curricular Activities: Meaning, Definition, Examples, Importance, Benefits July 11, 2012 Education Co-curricular activities facilitate in the development of various domains of mind and personality such as intellectual development, emotional development, social development, moral development and aesthetic development. Creativity, Enthusiasm, and Energetic, Positive thinking are some of the facets of personality development and the outcomes of Extracurricular activities. Meaning of Co-curricular Activities Co-curricular activities (CCAs) earlier known as Extracurricular Activities (ECA) are the components of non-academic curriculum helps to develop various facets of the personality development of the child and students. For all-round development of the child, there is a need of emotional, physical, spiritual and moral development that is complemented and supplemented by Co-curricular Activities. Definition of Co-curricular Activities Co-curricular Activities are defined as the activities that enable to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabi activities. These are the very important part and parcel of educational institutions to develop the students’ personality as well as to strengthen the classroom learning. These activities are organized after the school hours, so known as extra-curricular activities. Co-curricular Activities have wide horizon to cater to the cultural, social, aesthetic development of the child. Examples and Types of Co-curricular...
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...Animal life stories Materials A frieze(pictures of different stages of the animal life) Presentation 1 1. Lay the frieze out and talk about the different stages of development of the animal-frog. 2. Then encourage the child to re-tell the story COE: Teacher directed. Exercise 1 1. Give the child the frieze. 2. Let him lay out the frieze, give him the picture cards to match the frieze. COE: frieze Exercise 2. 1. Give the child the picture cards and ask him to arrange them as they are supposed to see them in the cards. 2. Lay them randomly on the floor and then arrange them by talking briefly on each picture starting from the one that comes first. COE: Visual Aim: 1. To help the child understand the life cycle of animals. 2. To identify the sequence of growth 3. To care for animals Age: 4years onward. Plant life stories Materials A frieze (pictures of different stages of the plant life) Presentation 1 3. Lay the frieze out and talk about the different stages of development of the plant 4. Then encourage the child to re-tell the story COE: Teacher directed. Exercise 1 3. Give the child the frieze. 4. Let him lay out the frieze, give him the picture cards to match the frieze. COE: frieze Exercise 2. 3. Give the child the picture cards and ask him to arrange them as they are supposed to see them in the cards. 4. Lay them randomly on the floor and then arrange them by talking briefly on each picture starting from the one that comes...
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...to graduate. Yes, that is true, but the arts also teach every kid important lessons and values that they need to understand before they leave to go to college. Also the arts is something that cannot be taught like any other core class. It's something that you have to discover through emotions, expression, and self values, which is something a college chem. course cannot teach you. Also, kids who participate in the arts learn to interpret things differently from person to person, unlike in other classes where you must see what facts and researchers/professionals see. Another opposing point people make is that the arts can be expensive to fund and those funds should be used towards newer technology for the classroom, renovations, etc. I believe that putting modern in the classrooms is extremely crucial, but the arts can make profits for the school unlike technology. Money can be a problem with many public schools. Trying to fund another department is a big commitment for schools, but also a great one. First of all, schools can be funded through many competitions, musicals, shows, etc. through the arts. For example, when performing musicals, many people come to see and pay to watch. Therefore when the funds to create the show are paid off, that extra money left over is profit for the school to use for things like...
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...REFLECTIONS ON MONTESSORI CURRICULUM AND TEACHING by Shiela May N. Barrientos Today’s parents are increasingly becoming interested in educational methodologies and gradually and increasingly believing in the importance of early childhood education. It is increasingly more acknowledged that the first five to six years of life are really crucial to the child’s development. The brain cells are multiplying at a very high speed specifically during the first three years of life. During this early phase of life, the child is moving towards gaining more and more control over both his physical skills as well as his social interaction with the surrounding environment.(Darroch, 1907) Consequently more non-traditional educational institutions have been emerging in response to the parents’ requests and needs. Three of the very best approaches specifically have arisen in Europe in the past century, which are the Waldorf approach, the ReggioEmilia approach and the Montessori approach. All three approaches were an absolute inspiration in the process of educational reform, and two of them, the Reggio Emilia approach and the Montessori approach arose from Italy. (Goffin, 2000) I attempt to understand more about the Montessori approach and compare it occasionally to the other two approaches. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), the founder of the Montessori approach, was the first female physician in Italy and after working in an asylum for the insane as it was called at that time, she was intrigued...
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...TEACHING STRATEGY EDUC 556 Strategies for Classroom Management This article examines the importance of creating developmentally responsive classrooms that meets the needs of all students. As an instructor you will have many diverse learners and it is essential to create an effective teaching strategy to incorporate in the classroom. Engaging students in the learning process and creating avenues to promote productive classroom discussions results from classroom management and structure. Strategies found to be effective in the classroom is establishing teacher-student relationships, construct group assignments, establish goal-setting techniques and maintain a safe learning environment. Relationships “Creating a classroom that is developmentally responsive begins by getting to know the students”(Ruppert, 2012). Student and teacher relationships require a positive interaction to enhance communication and trust to allow their creativity to flourish. This article discusses the strategies to create positive student teaching relationships. 1. Maintain a record of student’s strengths and weaknesses 2. Observe the students non-verbal cues on the daily basis to monitor behavior challenges. 3. Have the students and parents create and inventory lists that describes the students emotional, intellectual and physical academic needs (Ruppert, 2012). Group Work “Allowing students to work in pairs or small groups brings different groups of students together and allows...
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