But...did you read that hand-out on classroom behavior yet? Just curious, because I'm looking forward to your reflections on it.
Also, a reminder: please don't use real names in your field reports and journal reflections...
See you on the 28th!
19 March 2008
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Wow, was I ignorant. Thanks for the heads-up. I wish the paper offered more advice for the situations, though.
In regard to the hand-out on classroom behavior...
Since I am so accustomed to seeing teachers write with red ink, I never even thought that red ink would have any form of death connotations. It's something that I will definitely keep in mind for the future. How about green ink? Works just as good!
The "Cheating" section really made me think about how students coming from different backgrounds have different ways of learning and that we will have to change our teaching methods to accommodate the needs of our students.
In the "Student Participation" section, I thought it was great that the teacher did all that she could have as a way to get her Vietnamese student to participate in class. However, I think that teachers should not put too much pressure on students because some students are not comfortable participating.
It was pretty interesting to read the way students communicate with their teachers in other countries. It seems like they have so much more respect for their teachers than we do here in the United States. On the other hand, their relationships seem cold and not very personal.
As for the "Teacher Knows Best" section, it seems like stereotypes and assumptions are not the best way to go when making important decisions...
I wasn't too shocked with what I read in the "Discipline" section.
I don't think the president of the community college, in the "Treatment of Geniuses" section, was wrong in not admitting the Taiwanese children. I think it is very important for children to not only excel academically, but socially as well. It is essential that students form friendships with their peers.
I have never heard about the problems associated with Absenteeism but it does make sense that taking children out of school could dramatically jeopardize their education.
When we become teachers, we will encounter a diversity of socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. As teachers it is very important to know our students. Valuing each student's individuality and guarding against inadvertently limiting their success is very important. Collaborating with the family and community might also be helpful. We do not want to have gender bias when we teach and it is the same for different cultures. We need to be aware and not be biased against them even if it is done unintentionally because of our ignorance. I think the key is to become aware and educated to become a better intentional teacher.
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