Overall, fieldwork contributed to the master skills of teaching because we are focusing on writing different types of lessons, and implementing the lesson designs into the classroom. Our master skills, as a class, are being developed through the creations of different lesson plans. I feel that developing these different lesson plans we are widening our abilities as a teacher. It is important to keep an open mind when teaching, and these lessons plans allow that. By creating a direct, inquiry, and cooperative learning lesson we are opening a gateway to creativity. By implementing these lessons into the classroom we are opening a window for all children to learn differently. We are making it easier for students, who do not learn just one way, to learn the same material that their peers are learning. Also, we are making the material easier for the teachers to know how to teach to all students. We are also widening the horizon in which we teach. My observations of the lessons created has also allowed my, not only the teacher, but also the student to think outside the box. So many of my peers have thought of so many different, creative ideas that I personally was not able to think of. Personally, I think this shows the power of teamwork and teams versus individually. However, I think watching my peers implement the lessons was another roller coaster. It was interesting to see a lesson on paper and then to see them execute it. I feel that seeing my peers execute their lessons just made us, the class, realize that it is imperative to executing a lesson plan properly to stay on time.
Overall, fieldwork as a whole was extremely rewarding. I loved working with the second grade class at Bishop Dunn. I feel that it was a great learning experience as well. I hope that all of the teacher candidates made as much as an impact on the students as they did for us.
Hello Bryanna,
ReplyDeleteThis post is great. I agree with you when you talk about time management. Our group had an issue with time management, but it was a great learning experience. I also agree with what you said about needing the three types of lesson plans. It is so important to be able to teach multiple ways to cater to all learners.
The way you wrote this post is also great. You did a lot of reflection as opposed to narrating. If I could make one suggestion it would be to talk more about what you saw, though, and how individual occurrences shaped your experience.
Great job overall Bryanna. Your blog is looking good!