The Invaluable Role of Prior Knowledge
I fervently believe that all students have the potential to teach others new knowledge or skills. As a teacher, I strive to take time in getting to know my students and involving their interests during instruction, whenever possible. I believe recognizing and making these connections leads to the establishment of a safe, constructivist environment in which students can respect and learn from each other.
Project-Based Teaching and Learning
As much as standardized testing seems to remain an inevitable necessity in education, I believe students truly learn and grow most from experience and application rather than theory and abstract thinking. As I lesson plan, I do my best to develop activities involving collaborative construction and in turn, foster necessary skills for the workplace, such as communication and time management.
Technology as a Vehicle for Collaborative Learning
Social media and Web 2.0 have become an integral part of not only everyday life but also classroom environment. Integrating familiar tools to students within the academic setting not only makes content more accessible but also creates a more direct connection with teachers. Teachers are also given the chance to promote digital citizenship and computer literacy skills that contribute to 21st century literacy. Plus, from my observations and experience, students tend to be much more engaged with content when technology is involved!
More than Words
Below are Web 2.0 outlets I have used to communicate my teaching pedagogy.
Ideological Stance VoiceThread (Spring 2012)
https://voicethread.com/share/3187339/
"What Effective Teachers Do" Prezi (Spring 2012)
http://prezi.com/1kko16mi0d56/what-effective-teachers-do/?kw=view-1kko16mi0d56&rc=ref-11287557
Impact of Human Differences Video (Fall 2012)
Ideological Stance VoiceThread (Spring 2012)
https://voicethread.com/share/3187339/
"What Effective Teachers Do" Prezi (Spring 2012)
http://prezi.com/1kko16mi0d56/what-effective-teachers-do/?kw=view-1kko16mi0d56&rc=ref-11287557
Impact of Human Differences Video (Fall 2012)
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