Week 5 Final Assignment

Webster’s dictionary defines synthesis as: “The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole”. Throughout the journals in this course you will have the opportunity to synthesize each chapter, or, as Webster would say, combine elements of the chapter you think were especially poignant to form a short paragraph that captures it as a whole. Your synthesis of Chapter Two should be between 200-300 words, be written in only your words (i.e., no quotes, paraphrase, etc.), and capture the essence (essential points) of the chapter concepts. 

After reading Chapter 2, I am more aware of how important it is to make sure that all children

have the opportunity to learn in all the different categories of styles. All children are different

and come from different backgrounds and lifestyles therefore it is up to the teacher to really get

to know who he/she is teaching so that lesson plans can be completed to fit every student. Even

though students learn at different levels they can all finish a school year in the same place if the

teacher stays on top of things. Part of planning lessons is to know what interests your students

and then plan from there. The curriculum is set at the beginning of the year for the grade levels

but the teacher can change things around to make it more interesting for the students and keep

them focused. In am big on students working in groups reason being is that they can excel in

groups. The children that are ready to move ahead in certain areas can do so and the children that

need a little additional help can also get that.