Objective 1: It is important for the teacher when planning a lesson to know and understand the content they will be teaching. If they are incorporating technology it is important that the teacher is adaquetly informed on the technology that he/she is using in order for them to have the ability to teach the children. It is also important for the teacher to realize the technologies out there and to be able to involve them into their lesson plans.
From chapter 12 I was just wondering what happens when the lesson plan fails? What if the students do not want to become involved, do not follow along, and essentially do not learn anything; should the teacher just pick up and try it again later after they assess the failure of that lesson?
This chapter was very influential on the teaching process and was probably the most important and knowledgable chapter that I have read thus far. Everything in this chapter is something I will come back to look at as a teacher.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Chapter 13--Assessment
Unit Objective:
Students will demonstrate a concrete knowledge and foundational understanding of the events of the 1920's, the Great Depression, and WWI and the causes and consequences of each event in order for students to discuss, debate, and create their own opinions on this era in history.
Assessment: Because this is my unit objective I feel I would be able to obtain a better understanding of what the students have learned if they were given a series of essay questions to study for and then have them answer 3 or 4 in class for the assessment. By allowing them to see the questions beforehand and prepare for them in advance I feel all students would have the same opportunities, even those who do not like or do well with essay questions, because they have all had time prepare.
Lesson 1--The 1920's--Objective:
Students will examine why this was a prosperous era, what the events were that led up to the roaring 20's, and be able to evaluate American society's reaction to this new found wealth.
Assessment:
This is a fun period in history, so the learning and assessment of the events would be better learned in the same manner. In order to grasp on to the various events and cultural changes occurring at the time an assessment based off a project focusing on the decade or a powerpoint presentation demonstrating the decade would be most influential.
Lesson 2--The Great Depression--Objective:
Students will recognize the major factors that led to the Depression and the paranoia and events that took place afterwards.
Assessment:
A series of blogs and journals will collaborate students feelings and opinions of the devestation of the time. By placing themselves in the shoes of the people of the time students will be able to grasp a better understanding of the events.
Lesson 3--World War II--Objective:
Students will recognize the major powers involved and the major decisions that took place during the war.
Assessment:
WWII is still recent enough that students will be able to have first hand aquaintences with people directly effected by the war. There are also still many questions still up in the air concerning the war, especially the use of the atomic bomb. Students will assess this lesson with open-ended problems on questionaires so they can devolope their own opinions and understanding of what occurred, what the consequences were, and how they affect him/her in the world today.
Students will demonstrate a concrete knowledge and foundational understanding of the events of the 1920's, the Great Depression, and WWI and the causes and consequences of each event in order for students to discuss, debate, and create their own opinions on this era in history.
Assessment: Because this is my unit objective I feel I would be able to obtain a better understanding of what the students have learned if they were given a series of essay questions to study for and then have them answer 3 or 4 in class for the assessment. By allowing them to see the questions beforehand and prepare for them in advance I feel all students would have the same opportunities, even those who do not like or do well with essay questions, because they have all had time prepare.
Lesson 1--The 1920's--Objective:
Students will examine why this was a prosperous era, what the events were that led up to the roaring 20's, and be able to evaluate American society's reaction to this new found wealth.
Assessment:
This is a fun period in history, so the learning and assessment of the events would be better learned in the same manner. In order to grasp on to the various events and cultural changes occurring at the time an assessment based off a project focusing on the decade or a powerpoint presentation demonstrating the decade would be most influential.
Lesson 2--The Great Depression--Objective:
Students will recognize the major factors that led to the Depression and the paranoia and events that took place afterwards.
Assessment:
A series of blogs and journals will collaborate students feelings and opinions of the devestation of the time. By placing themselves in the shoes of the people of the time students will be able to grasp a better understanding of the events.
Lesson 3--World War II--Objective:
Students will recognize the major powers involved and the major decisions that took place during the war.
Assessment:
WWII is still recent enough that students will be able to have first hand aquaintences with people directly effected by the war. There are also still many questions still up in the air concerning the war, especially the use of the atomic bomb. Students will assess this lesson with open-ended problems on questionaires so they can devolope their own opinions and understanding of what occurred, what the consequences were, and how they affect him/her in the world today.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Chapter 4
Objective 1: Technology literacy in the twenty-first century involves being able to understand what the technology is and how it functions, but also how to use the technology in order to make decisions and solve problems in the "real world". It involves being able to know how to use the appropriate technologies that best suit the outcome and knowledge deserved for a topic. Technology literacy has expanded from just knowing the foundations of technology in the twentieth century, to learning how to use, apply, demonstrate, and decifer technology in the twenty-first century.
In forming a unit plan for students, does a teacher need to apply all of the NETS'S standards or are just a few, since they are all relatively similar, sufficient?
Just like the previous chapters, chapter 4 provided new ways to think about what I can incorporate into my own teaching plans. I think the objectives for each of the NETS'S standards provide a great scope for what should be taught in the realm of technology and how it should be used. Although, all the standards for students were different in their approach, they all seemed quite similar in the outcome they wanted. I think for myself Standard II (Social, ethical, and human issues) and Standard IV (Technology communications) would be the most relevant and influential for teaching a history course.
In forming a unit plan for students, does a teacher need to apply all of the NETS'S standards or are just a few, since they are all relatively similar, sufficient?
Just like the previous chapters, chapter 4 provided new ways to think about what I can incorporate into my own teaching plans. I think the objectives for each of the NETS'S standards provide a great scope for what should be taught in the realm of technology and how it should be used. Although, all the standards for students were different in their approach, they all seemed quite similar in the outcome they wanted. I think for myself Standard II (Social, ethical, and human issues) and Standard IV (Technology communications) would be the most relevant and influential for teaching a history course.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Chapter Three
Of the three studies of learning, the constructivism view seemed to be the best ideal. Constructivism focuses on the notion that the learner plays the largest role in what is learned and their developements of understanding and knowledge. The learners personal experiences influence the way that person learns. Rather than the student just collecting information in a well organized manner from a teacher, the student plays an active role in the learning process and in what is learned, the teacher is merely a guide that enhances the learning experience.
This chapter discusses these three different types of understanding the learning process: behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivism, and apparently they are all part of the learning process today. So, as a teacher, are we required to incorporate all of these learning processes into our way of teaching or is one better than the other?
Knowing the process of learning and the different ways it can be understood is no doubt very important for the teaching process. So as a teacher it will be important to understand the different methods of learning, if one method is not working then maybe another one should be used instead; so keeping an open eye to other styles and studies in the learning process is useful.
This chapter discusses these three different types of understanding the learning process: behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivism, and apparently they are all part of the learning process today. So, as a teacher, are we required to incorporate all of these learning processes into our way of teaching or is one better than the other?
Knowing the process of learning and the different ways it can be understood is no doubt very important for the teaching process. So as a teacher it will be important to understand the different methods of learning, if one method is not working then maybe another one should be used instead; so keeping an open eye to other styles and studies in the learning process is useful.
Chapter Two
Chapter two discusses the importance of strategic thinking in combining technology with subject matter content. Strategic thinking is important because it is vital to consider the best and most effective way to use technology in order to enhance students learning experience. The teacher must strategize in order to provide a project that focuses on the needs of the students while incorporating technology. It is also important to be able to strategize in order to recognize if there are other more efficient technologies that could be incorporated or used rather than the method previously chosen. It is important to strategize in order to make sure that the students are gaining the most out of what they are being taught through the technological tools they are provided with.
After reading this chapter, I was contemplating what would be the most effective forms of technology to incorporate into a history course. Of course research papers involving the internet and possibly power points are an option, but those are bland and unoriginal attempts at incorporating technology; would having students create something like a web page to present to their classmates on a chosen event in history be an effective way of incorporating technology into a history lesson?
All the information from chapter two is something to definitely use for my teaching career. As a history teacher I probably will not deal with calculators, but the concepts of using technology and strategizing for the most effective ways to use technology in the lesson plan will be useful.
After reading this chapter, I was contemplating what would be the most effective forms of technology to incorporate into a history course. Of course research papers involving the internet and possibly power points are an option, but those are bland and unoriginal attempts at incorporating technology; would having students create something like a web page to present to their classmates on a chosen event in history be an effective way of incorporating technology into a history lesson?
All the information from chapter two is something to definitely use for my teaching career. As a history teacher I probably will not deal with calculators, but the concepts of using technology and strategizing for the most effective ways to use technology in the lesson plan will be useful.
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