Chapters 1 & 2 Fulfilling the Promise
I think that the four student traits are very important areas for a teacher to focus on. (Readiness, interest, learning profile, and affect.) I like that readiness varies for each student. It puts their learning and the preparation on more of a personal level for the student. It also focuses more on topics and does not interfere with students’ readiness. Students can work on different levels, and learning will still take place.
Many teachers will teach according to student interests. That's a good way to engage students. The text points out that we should teach in the undiscovered interests of our students. Taking the time to help students learn and discover new interests is a great way to get to know them, and modify teaching for them.
Students are in a classroom for a long time. They have needs that need to be addressed in not only their learning, but also their self-esteem and self-efficacy, and personal well-being. Students need to know that they are safe, loved, that they make a difference, and are a part of the classroom. I know that I appreciate it when others around me know when I am gone, or that I know I am a part of the classroom discussions. Children are much the same. They need to be recognized for who they are. Something as simple as “we missed you yesterday” or a good job on something they have achieved in your classroom will help them to know that they are valued to you and valued in this classroom.
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You commented on readiness, learning profile, interest and affect. In what way are these related to content, process, product, and environment? How does a teacher know when to focus on students' interests, and when to focus on their readiness?
Your discussion of chapter 2 is great. I'm thinking that most teachers want to have that kind of feeling in the class. How can a teacher really GET it?
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