...that they need. The schools have trashy equipment because they do not receive enough fundings. Many kids are going from school to prison because the school to prison pipeline. I am talking to you about this as a Denver South High senior. Although denver South High is doing well in the areas of diversity and creating a safe environment, South could improve by making things more interesting, college readiness, and it’s crowded classes. While many U.S. schools struggle with diversity, South successfully fulfills that. According to a study done by The Century Foundation, “The large body of research that demonstrates the important educational benefits- cognitive, social, and emotional for all students who interact with classmates from different backgrounds, cultures, and orientations to the world.” (Wells) Basically there has been lots of research saying that it is good for students to interact with students from a...
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...Personal Philosophy Cynthia Sigala Grand Canyon University: SPE – 529N Dr. Brenda Combs 6/4/2014 My philosophy of teaching has evolved from many years working as a para-professional in special education classrooms. I know my mission as a beginning teacher is threefold: In my classroom I want to light the spark for learning and promote the love of learning. I truly believe education is the most important tool a person can have in life. I can remember while growing up my mother telling me that the only thing I could fall back on was my education. I believe that in order for me to accomplish what I have set out to do. I will need to apply several different strategies that have been based on the principles of cognitive functioning, learning theory, diversity issues, instructional planning and assessment. As an educator, I believe it is my job to assure that every child receives the best education possible, regardless of special needs. It has always been my passion to help children discover their individual talents and to be able to help them reach their full potential. One way I can assure this happens is to make sure my students are placed in the least restrictive environment, gain necessary life skills, learn how to relate and communicate with others; as its imperative to their academic growth and success. It is essential to understand the cognitive functioning level(s) of the learners I am teaching in order for me to implement and apply strategies that are appropriate...
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...The use of games in the language classroom Sigríður Dögg Sigurðardóttir Lokaverkefni lagt fram til fullnaðar B.Ed.-gráðu í grunnskólakennarafræði við Háskóla Íslands, Menntavísindasvið Apríl 2010 Lokaverkefni til B.Ed. –prófs The use of games in the language classroom Sigríður Dögg Sigurðardóttir 180785-2219 Háskóli Íslands Menntavísindasvið Kennaradeild, grunnskólakennarafræði Apríl 2010 2 Abstract This essay focuses on the use of games inside the classroom and it argues that games can be a good teaching method when teaching foreign languages. It looks at why games should be used as a teaching method and how in order to maximize the positive result on language learning. Also this essay explains various game categories and it gives an example of at least one game from each category which can be especially good in language teaching. In addition this essay looks at the four language skill areas: reading, writing, listening and speaking and it gives reasons for why games can be beneficial in the training of each one. Last but not least I created 3 new games that can be utilized inside the language classroom. 3 Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 6 2. A review of the literature of Games ................................................................................ 7 2.1 Games ......................................
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...The transition from high school to college life is not an easy task. Barriers that were set before you while in high school are no longer present in college. Parents and teachers are no longer watching over your shoulder to make sure all your assignments are completed. Responsibility is placed solely on the student to complete homework assignments and meet project deadlines, all the while making sure that laundry gets done. The student is exposed to a completely new and exciting world with many different opportunities. These exposure allows students to come into contact with people who have different views and express themselves in a different way. I have found many of these elements of diversity at Lander University. The high school I came...
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...1 ECED 330 Final Refection Generations upon generation of groups and cultures have been formed in many parts of the U.S. for more then over the last two hundred years. Until the last 30 to 40 years has the educational system started to validate anything beyond the English language inside of the classroom. According to Australian Government Department of Education the balance between culture, language and learning are a key for all three to function together. “A professional stance that understands language as a social practice requires students to engage in tasks in which they create and interpret meaning, and in which they communicate their own personal meanings and develop personal connections with the new language” (pg.17 A.G.D.E). Having a strong foundation in the educational system focused on culture and language will produce positive results. The educational system for many years beg to differ that cultural and language do not need to be enforce inside the classroom, well at least that was until the last few decades. (P. Tabors) In 1996 the NAEYC finally made a recommendation that linguistic, followed with culture diversity was of importance in the classrooms across America. Our country does not stand above all others in education but not because we don’t put the effort into our educational system. It’s because we are the melting pot for every race and creed and our boarders never close to immigration. I believe that is what makes are country unique and special. No...
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...Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities Grand Canyon University: SPE351 October 20, 2013 Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities Effective education should meet the learning needs of each individual student and sufficiently support their ability to learn. This learning can take place in general or special education settings, depending on the needs of the students. General and special education teachers must be well educated and knowledgeable about special education laws and how they impact the learning process for students identified as ID. Issues concerning the identification process for students with intellectual disabilities are also an area of concern for educators as well as issues dealing with the social and educational implications that the common characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities have on teaching and learning. Lauren Byrd, a first grade regular education teacher and Christine Khouri, a K-2 self-contained teacher, were interviewed for the purposes of this paper. Issues concerning educating students with intellectual disabilities were discussed to establish an introductory knowledge base in this area and to help create an understanding of how these issues can affect teaching and learning. Issues relating to terminology, law and the identification process of students with intellectual disabilities were the first topics discussed during the interview. Mrs. Khouri, the special education teacher, was much more knowledgeable...
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...Culture has impact on our student’s socialization. Some elements of culture including religion, foods, holidays and celebrations, dress, history and traditions, and art and music. Cultural diversity also can manifest in our views of the life cycle, decorum and discipline, health and hygiene (Example: Explanations of illness and death), values, work and play, and time and space. All could be elements of a shared national culture or of additional family cultures. Each element shapes our students through socialization within their families, later through teacher, peers and environment. We need to keep in mind that our students’ membership in cultural groups significantly influences their lives both inside and outside of school. Therefore, we have to consider cultural diversities because honouring cultural diversities enhances classroom teaching and learning. As teachers, we have to understand these cultural diversities and try to accommodate to these differences. We have to honour other people’s beliefs and values because they have their rationale and that contributes to a harmonious society and peaceful nation. These have to start in school where the students are aware of their differences and teacher instil within them the espirit de core (spirit to live together peacefully), tolerance towards others, empathy and pro social behaviour WAYS to address cultural differences : (a) Assimilation Theory According to the assimilation theory...
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...Running head: Implications for Classroom Management Legal and Ethical Implications for Classroom Management Phedelia Singleton Grand Canyon University EDU-536 Classroom Engagement and Management December 21, 2011 Ethics is a word for human behavior which includes classroom behavior. Ethical behavior is a realm of classroom ethics. In every complex society proper ethical is difficult, but it starts when a child is young. The implications below are a few of many ethical principles in the classroom which are significant among our students today. Teaching Ethics: The Role of the Classroom Teacher For many years, ethical development (children’s character or moral development) has been a controversial topic. It is important to emphasize character development among students as part of preparing students. Controversy has developed over the years into, whether the teacher or parents is responsible. Preparing children as productive adults has challenges for schools. There are few questions as to who should feed character development. There are concerns for the counselor and parents as prime candidates of building children ethical characters. But, teachers are in position as a key influence among students. The Ethics of Classroom Silence Teachers can question student refusing to actively participate in their own learning. It is said that students are acting unethical in this area. Students benefit from learning and the teacher is effective...
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...Cultural Diversity in School Lekesha Fraley ELL 240 Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Learners Instructor: Ashley Simpson May 15, 2014 Connecting with families of ELLs is every bit as important as connecting with the learners themselves in the classroom (Syrja, 2011 ).Working with families is an important first step in helping children accept, understand, and value their culture in school. By creating culturally aware school-family partnerships, school systems can reduce cultural discontinuities, create diverse learning opportunities, improve ethnic and racial perceptions and attitudes, and foster interethnic friendships. Parents are a child's first teacher, and play a vital role throughout their child's formal education. Healthy relationships between home and school contribute to student achievement. Regardless of socioeconomic level, ethnic/racial background, or parents' education level, students do better academically when their families are involved in learning process (Antunez, 2000). Family and parent involvement can take many forms, from volunteering in the classroom, to setting high expectations for learning and creating a supportive learning environment at home; the more ways schools and family’s partner to support student learning, the more family involvement takes place. Family involvement is linked to higher student achievement, better attitudes toward learning, lower dropout rates, and increased community support for education--regardless of...
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...considered that there are a plethora of considerations about student achievement. First of all, student attitudes, their low motivation, test anxiety, the diversity of students’ backgrounds (socio-economic, ethnic, religious, gender, family) influence classroom’s atmosphere. Here, the role of a teacher is important and should be a flexible and elastic in order to elicit the troublesomes and obstacles of the learning process. He/she should handle the diversity and literacy level of students. The main keystone for a teacher should be the holistic development of student and not only the teaching of content-specific knowledge. Moreover, the term holistic development means that a teacher cares, supports, loves a student as a person and helps him/her psychologically, socially, physically, intellectually every day in the classroom. This holistic development promotes self-esteem of a student. As Brenna Millard(2014, p.241) pointed out that “Learning is more than memorizing facts or events. To be a learner is to know how to solve problems. It is to know how to work with one another and share ideas.” Moreover, she continue (p.240) that “ I know that each of my students brings with them a lifetime of experiences different from their neighbor. Their experience or inexperience, outside of the classroom will affect their life inside the classroom”. Cynthia Scott & Murray (2001, p.292) mention that “perhaps one important way for school personnel to build self-esteem in their students is to more...
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...is workshop. This class consists of how to make different things like wood work boxes, mailboxes, carpentry, doing flooring work, and working outside. Girls say they do not want to be a part of a class like that it’s usually for the guys to handle that type of class. Although there were a few girls say they are interested in signing up for the class. The girl students that were interested said they did not want to be wanting for a guy to do something like that when they can do it themselves. There is a test that these students have to take to get in these classes because they can be transferred into college credits. When can these methods affirm diversity and when are they detrimental to learning? Consider economic segregation, culturally-based schools. These methods affirm diversity in learning inside and outside of the classrooms. Each class should allow students free choice in which ever classes they want to enroll in. This is just an example of segregating students which is still going on in our schools. In the U.S. In the text many schools use race, social class, curriculum and testing as a means to segregate many children of color. (NIETO,...
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...In this paper I will first give a detailed description of a classroom environment that supports Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Then I will be describing the furnishings, equipment and materials that support children’s growth and development. In conclusion of this paper I will explain how the environment I created lines up with my Vision, Mission and Philosophy I created in week one. To implement developmentally appropriate practices in the early years, it is vital for teachers to be aware of the developmental characteristics of the children they teach. This enables teachers to successfully support the child’s progress toward becoming well-adjusted, confident, and thoughtful learners. The components of a child’s learning is also very important (Eliason, Jenkins pg. 3). Educators and other concerned people need to determine how to best provide for the needs of young children and enable all children to reach their full potential. All children should be provided with high quality childcare regardless of their gender, race, religion or economic situation. All teachers should be highly trained, thoughtful, enthusiastic, creative, empathetic, hopeful, tolerant, understanding, warm, and nurturing (Eliason, Jenkins pg. 29). The importance of play in early childhood education is significant to the child’s development. Young children explore and learn through their environment. During play children learn how things work, they build social skills and learn how to solve problems...
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...1) First impressions of child within initial 15 minutes: The child was very friendly to me right when I came into the classroom she greeted me saying hello. My target child is very quiet she did not speak at all to anyone she would just do her assigned class work. Indeed she is very neat. She had no papers on her desk and inside of her desk was very organized. 2) Describe the activities the child participated in during your observation. During my observation for my first time visit she was seeing her occupational therapist. The first assignment she told me target child to do was to get four marble balls out of silly pudding. She completed this lesson fully and this was a great hands activity. The next activity she did with my target child...
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...On the September 18, 2014, I visited Windy Hills Elementary School in Kearney, Nebraska. Visiting Windy Hills was a wonderful experience. Upon taking the first step in the doors of the school, I felt welcomed. The bright colors and smiling faces of the staff made the environment feel warm. During my visit, I had the opportunity to observe a speech pathologist at work. I also observed a kindergarten class. It was very interesting witnessing a teacher with a classroom of kids and also a student having one on one time with a speech pathologist. Seeing different teaching strategies combined with some of the moral dimensions gave me a new outlook on the definition of what a teacher really is. Classroom Management The organization of the classroom...
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...1. I have learned many new things about various cultures that could influence my teaching techniques and ideas. The most interesting part I learned during the different presentations is the language and religious barriers. If I become a teacher in a different town or part of the state it is important to research demographics and I now have some sources to reference. I plan to use what I have learned by referencing the handout provided and really using the diversity within my classroom as a benefit. A respectful outlook from teachers and students was one of most mentioned teacher tips. In an interview a Somalian immigrant mother said “I think children learn to be scared of my children. We are not scary. Boys dress same. Girls dress different....
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