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Fantasia RESPONSE1

Chapter ten was all about the direct instruction for the students. I was able to sit and think of aspects I would use if I was to teach a new class of different learners. In this case what would you do in the case of being sure that the students are successful? In this case I will have differentiated instruction and be sure that I am able to target each student. Before I can start with my differentiated lessons, I will have to first get to know the students and see what the needs of the children are. As a teacher you must learn the strategies and methods would be best to use with this class. Be sure to make sure you plan effective enough to keep students’ engagements at the forefront of the lesson. I also pulled thoughts about the lecture method and when it would be appropriate to use the lecture method. As a child growing up, I hated a teacher that would stand and make us listen to a lecture all day every day, so now as a teacher I know what I am expected of from my students, and I let them do as many hands on and other activities so that I will not bore the students out as quick as I was bored out in the past.

Chapter eleven focused on the authentic teaching method. The main points associated with the real teaching method is primary roles with various discussion techniques. As for teachers you should always keep the children engaged in everything. Having class discussions will also help you better understand as a teacher what the students are gaining from the lesson that was taught. Therefore, it is very important to have different class discussions with the students in every lesson that is presented. Another area I was able to strengthen from this chapter was the three levels of problem solving. As for in the classroom just always be sure to keep the students involved and engaged so that they will be successful in all.

RSEPONSE 2 Deloris

Chapter 10: Using Teacher-Centered Teaching Methods emphasis was on direct teaching and exposition approaches to teaching integrated bodies of knowledge that provide teachers with direct instructional alternatives. We as teachers need to be responsible for implementing instructions to our students.  Planning and preparation in the classroom allow students to stay focused and learn. In the classroom, teachers engage in the following types of teaching methods and the following objectives: 1- Identifies factors that should be considered in selecting teaching techniques and strategies such as students' ages, physical and mental characteristics, the purpose of the lesson and content taught. 2 -Define /discuss strengths and weakness of direct teaching and exposition teaching approaches. 3- Describe ways to improve teachers' lectures and presentations with effective questioning. 4-Differentiate between different categories of questions. 5- Compare and contrast focusing, prompting, and inquiring of questions. 6-As we all have to do in the classroom, use redirection and reinforcement as a strategy to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Chapter 11: Using Authentic Teaching Methods- Authentic instructional methods promote the development of students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills and give students a voice in the learning process. Also, authentic approaches to instruction require a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to active student participation and a close working relationship between teachers and students. Active self-directed inquiring learning requires that students want to learn. Being a Head Start teacher, I am always using a variety of techniques to get my students to master skills by demonstrations, individual one-on-one lessons and hands-on activities. Through these lessons, the students are engaged in everyday learning.  As you know, authentic teaching focuses on real-world issues and problems, young children loved for their teachers to read books aloud and the use of technology can make authentic learning activities exciting and fun. 

 

Moore. K.D. (2015). Effective Instructive Strategies From Theory to Practice (4th ed.). Sage Publication. Inc.

Edited by  Deloris B Carpenter  on Mar 14 at 3:30pm