Post a response to either the two readings on Web 2.0 in education OR a short paragraph about something new you learned today.
[from Jessica on 2/4: This was for the in-class activity we didn't have time for. Please just post your weekly reading reflections as noted in the syllabus.]
As a second grade special education teacher, I am constantly looking for different methods, materials, and ways to present information to my students. While reading the article about Universal Design for Learning I was reminded of another article I read in my developmental variations class. This article highlighted the multiple intelligences and the importance for teachers to use each of those intelligences in the way they teach. This includes the presentation of material.
Multiple Methods of Presentation: When reading this section of the Universal Design for Learning article, I was reminded of my classes sight word routine. Because learning new words and spelling patterns within the english language can be challenging to many students, I use different methods of presentation to help the range of learners in my class. Although the article highlighted on the types of media that could be used to present information like, audio tapes, CDs, video, charts, and diagrams. I realized that other types of presentation could be included to list, such as kinesthetic movements, songs, and drawings. Using different methods to present information allows all students to feel success in school and learning. As I continue to experiment and try new methods of presentations I am learning more about my students and how they learn. This information allows me to be a more effective teacher.
Options for Participation Because my students are obsessed with video games, TV, and computer, I try to include these areas into my teaching. The article explains that allowing students to choose their preferred method of learning creates an autonomous learner. Our goal as educators is to create students who feel confident and comfortable with their learning. In addition, students who have more choices in a classroom are more likely to challenge themselves within a project and feel excited about their learning. This part of the article really made me reflect on my school and its idea of learning. I have to admit that I do not allows give my students options for participating. I work at a school that runs on creating data through multiple choice questions and pencil and paper tests. Because the options for participation are so limiting, my students are not allowed to really show what they know.
As a second grade special education teacher, I am constantly looking for different methods, materials, and ways to present information to my students. While reading the article about Universal Design for Learning I was reminded of another article I read in my developmental variations class. This article highlighted the multiple intelligences and the importance for teachers to use each of those intelligences in the way they teach. This includes the presentation of material.
ReplyDeleteMultiple Methods of Presentation:
When reading this section of the Universal Design for Learning article, I was reminded of my classes sight word routine. Because learning new words and spelling patterns within the english language can be challenging to many students, I use different methods of presentation to help the range of learners in my class. Although the article highlighted on the types of media that could be used to present information like, audio tapes, CDs, video, charts, and diagrams. I realized that other types of presentation could be included to list, such as kinesthetic movements, songs, and drawings. Using different methods to present information allows all students to feel success in school and learning. As I continue to experiment and try new methods of presentations I am learning more about my students and how they learn. This information allows me to be a more effective teacher.
Options for Participation
Because my students are obsessed with video games, TV, and computer, I try to include these areas into my teaching. The article explains that allowing students to choose their preferred method of learning creates an autonomous learner. Our goal as educators is to create students who feel confident and comfortable with their learning. In addition, students who have more choices in a classroom are more likely to challenge themselves within a project and feel excited about their learning. This part of the article really made me reflect on my school and its idea of learning. I have to admit that I do not allows give my students options for participating. I work at a school that runs on creating data through multiple choice questions and pencil and paper tests. Because the options for participation are so limiting, my students are not allowed to really show what they know.