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Subject: Technology
I believe that: technology is a tool that can be of great use for all types of instruction, but it is not a necessary one. Instructional time can be used more efficiently and the use of technology allows the educator to enhance the learning experience and gives access to more valuable resources when used appropriately. I believe this because (relate to personal/professional experience): when I was a student, many of my teachers used different forms of technology to deliver their lessons, such as projectors, promethean boards, smart boards, computer, iPad, etc. Using this equipment did not mean losing out on an effective lesson. In high school, we were given MacBooks to use throughout the school year that allowed us to get creative with our projects / assignments when used for academic purposes. Lots of issues/aspects of: technology use for students: For example: more accessible resources, off task students, better use of time, creating a tech savvy generation, And useful tools for creative work. I'd like to talk about: the use of online applications for teaching lessons. Explain your example: Some of the classes that I have subbed for had me teach full lessons that were on the student’s iPads. For tech savvy educators, this is no problem as long as the students are also knowledgeable on the use of the device. If either the teacher or a student is having technological difficulties, this can interfere with the lesson and ultimately waste time. In my experience, teaching lessons on the iPad is very convenient because the lessons hit all of the steps in teaching an effective lesson and not having to rely on many other resources. Subject: Discipline and School Climate/Culture
I believe that: Discipline is an important tool to address what is considered acceptable and unacceptable behavior. It helps mold the school climate and must be appropriately implemented to create a safe learning environment. I believe this because (relate to personal/professional experience): I constantly witness different student behaviors today and when I myself was a student. My teachers always had a set of expectations that we all had to adhere to. Because they cared about our learning and respected us, I never felt the need to act outside of their behavioral boundaries. As a result, I felt comfortable in school knowing I had the support from my teachers. Lots of issues/aspects of: disciplinary actions: For example: students feeling victimized, classroom chaos / order, being safe / unsafe on campus, And more / less effective learning environments. I'd like to talk about: balancing discipline with positive classroom climate. Explain your example: As a substitute teacher, I sometimes receive lesson plans from teachers that explain what to do with problematic students / behavioral issues, and sometimes I don’t. For the days that I don’t, it gives me some leeway with creating my own classroom environment. I always make it clear from the beginning what my expectations are without making myself look like an authoritative figure. I am consistent with my disciplinary actions to avoid students questioning my motives and accusing me of targeting specific individuals. I calmly discuss with students to come up with solutions to improve their behavior and academic performance. I find respect and responsibility to be the best methods in creating a class culture of good quality. Subject: Parent and Community Involvement
I believe that: Parents / legal guardians are the primary educators in a child’s life and all parties need to show commitment to work together and aim for the same goal, that being, a successful student. I believe this because (relate to personal/professional experience): my parents were always very supportive of me and my education and tried to be involved in my schooling as much as they could. My parents always had a positive relationship with the schools that I went to. Because of that, I felt obligated to work hard to not let my parents or my school down. Lots of issues/aspects of: increasing parent involvement in our schools: For example: they can help with basic tasks (make copies, work with individuals, and other clerical work), assist on field trips, help manage the classroom, interfere with / contribute to my lessons, And can be another set of eyes on their child. I'd like to talk about: getting others involved at school. Explain your example: Earlier this school year, I subbed for this second grade classroom for a few days in a row. While I was there, a student’s grandma was also present monitoring her grandson and assisting him when needed. The teacher did notify me that this particular student was sometimes problematic, but with the grandma there, the student gave me very few problems the time I was with him. Her assistance was huge in that I did not have to focus my time on this particular student. I became more readily available for the rest of the class and instructional time was put to better use. Having the community involved allows us educators to work more efficiently while still connecting the student’s school life with their lives back home. Subject: Curriculum and Instruction
I believe that: teachers should model their instructional time using the 5E Lesson Plan for better organization and more effective learning. I believe this because (relate to personal/professional experience): I find the 5E Lesson Plan template to be extremely helpful in organizing the order of my lesson and making sure I cover everything that I need to share with my students. If I don't use this or some other type of lesson organizer, I would probably forget to discuss an important component of the lesson that is vital to the student's learning, such as asking certain questions, addressing common misconceptions, etc. I have noticed that students understand the content better and overall enjoy the lesson more. Lots of issues/aspects of always implementing 5E lessons: For example: they are often very time consuming in teaching and because of that it is hard to cover all of the curriculum using this method, creating them also takes up a lot of your time, lack of resources prevents the required amount of engagement, And can be shared with coworkers. I'd like to talk about: designing your lesson plans. Explain your example: When I first started doing my student teaching as an undergraduate, we were given the 5E Lesson Plan template to work off of as guidance. It is an extremely helpful tool for starting teachers and it made feel more comfortable / prepared when teaching lessons. When I asked my master teacher if they also use it, not only did they say no, but that their lessons are usually written down on sticky notes! As a more experienced educator, I’ve come realize that this type of model is an excellent starting block for beginning educators, but eventually the training wheels do come off and the template is no longer needed. We learn on our own how to make better use of our instructional time. One of my non-negotiables is automatic respect for all individuals at a school site. To create a healthy and productive working environment, I emphasize and enforce a caring attitude so that everyone can be successful in their endeavors. Putting others down, bullying, and discouragement are not tolerable. This is something that adolescents are still learning when it comes to appropriate behavior in society and I do my part in making sure they understand what are acceptable words / behaviors and what isn't. It kind of ties into the paternalistic leadership method that we sometimes utilize.
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