I am so excited because I have only had two classes in Education 250 with Dr.Parker and Dr.Clark and I already am itching to learn more from them! They have a great chemistry together and keep our class on our toes completely...(mentally and physically!) One of the first things we participated in was an outdoor scavenger hunt. This was awesome because it it a level of learning that is often overlooked in the college classroom. Very frequently it is a beautiful and sunny day here in Boiling Springs and students don't see any blue sky because they are cooped up at their desks. I love that "Clarker" sees the benefit and vitality of using nature as a learning tool for all ages and teaches us that that is something that needs to be incorporated into our future classrooms. Dr. Parker stated that his class in elementary school used the "walking classroom" model and always was moving around. He also stated that recent studies have shown that sitting for a prolonged period of time might be worse for a person than smoking.
I learned in Monday's class period that teachers have to be very careful about what they send in their school emails because everything can be accessed by the public. This is important for me to carry into my future classroom because I do not want to be fired by making a stupid mistake! The two previous lessons help me relate to the North Carolina Candidate Standards because I need to know to to maintain the evolving look of a classroom and the changes that are happening. The website for these standards is something I will be referencing very often to become as familiar with these standards as I can. The integration of technology in American classrooms is something I need to be proficiently literate at so that I can keep up with my surrounding times. The ISTE standards help me learn a lot about that. Teachers today need to be taught different styles and techniques in order to be successful and promote a happy and beneficial learning environment.
I really like what you had to say about Clarker! They are showing teaching skills and trying new things like the Walking Classroom is a good example of how hayer still learning with us.
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ReplyDeleteI am glad you have had a great start to EDUC 250. Yes, Clarker likes to change things up from time-to-time! Keep on learning learning more about the standards outside of class - this is crucial!
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Carol! I loved what you said about the walking classroom. I think that it is a practical and innovative way to keep students engaged. I also think that it is perfect for a 4th and 5th grade classroom, because that is an age that it is difficult for students to stay focused on what they are learning.
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ReplyDeleteI really love the comment about the chemistry between Dr.Clark and Dr.Parker! I really think that is what makes EDUC 250 so enjoyable. The outdoor scavenger hunt was so fun and I also really enjoyed getting out of the classroom and being able to meet new people! Cant wait to see what else we learn this semester!