The response questions from this week include: What are 3 pointers you have learned using instructional strategies? Has your viewpoint of teaching changed after taking the course? How or how not?
Communication: Being able to express your opinions and thoughts with the students, parents and other professionals (in a respectful manner) helps to build a positive relationship and encourage success with your students! Use multiple strategies during lessons: most of the time using one strategy doesn't get the message or the concept across to the students, but when you incorporate several strategies the student has access to the information in a variety of different ways! Technology: Its amazing how many resources are out there to use with our students, especially when it comes to technology. The great thing about technology is that it is always changing so it is important to keep up with the changes and think about how it support our students learning!
Teaching has been a foreign concept for me since I started this program but with each semester I constantly learn about resources that help me gain the confidence and competence to be a sucessful teacher. After this class, I know that there is never one right answer and that it is a learning process. I am very excited to use these materials during my student teaching!
Technology...this is an area that still makes me nervous (as you well know) but I have come to find how helpful it can be for our students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Knowing those resources (cites and other professionals) to go to will be really helpful. I mentioned on Craig's post that our job is never finished and we are ALWAYS learning! Especially when it comes to the wonderful area of technology.
ReplyDeleteUsing multiple strategies works better than just one strategy! Students learn differently…some learn best using their eyes, ears, and hands. We need to adapt to the students' needs.
ReplyDeleteOf course, there is no one right way to teach! Like Amanda said in her post, teaching is all about trial and error!
Thanks for sharing such amazing content.
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