In class we discussed the different ways to introduce vocabulary in the classroom and how to gather information on your students prior knowledge. We went over how being eclectic will benefit many different learners and can assist in reaching out to others who maybe having a harder time. It is also important to have a "in class" classroom library to share different stories and have the material available to them to use. We also reviewed the importance of using the word wall to assist the class in spelling as well as monitoring what new words they are introduced to. Using graphic organizers such as the KWL chart or the T-chart can also benefit the outcome of a lesson being taught.
We talked about our use of teacher aids and how it will benefit our pockets and class. If we create home made pieces there is a bigger chances of having more avalible to the class rather then buying them from the store. It would be inexpensive since we will be able to use recyle material or other old toys that can be reused for a different activity.
Many of the things we talked about we went over before but the new ideas sure are a benefit. I am happy that we will be able to use these techniques to better our skills as future teachers. Also CONGRATULATIONS to the raffle winners.
Thank you Rhea! I surely wasn't expecting to be the first winner. We are all winners remember? Eclectic is going to be a word that will forever be in my mind when I start teaching. Using a variety of methods is key to making learning interesting and fun. That being said, I cannot wait to start working on my teaching aid!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to have a classroom library. I think I want my library to grow with my class. For example, every book we read will be added to the library. It feels more personal that way.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you didn't get picked Rhea, you'll definitely win for the next raffle.
I love the idea of creating our very own teaching aids. Not only would it be inexpensive, but it will be more valuable and cherishable since we have personally constructed them ourselves.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners as well, but like Dr. Rivera said, "We are all winners!" The teaching aid is very beneficial and not only are we learning and researching different types of teaching aids, we get to create our very own that we can use in our future classrooms.
ReplyDeleteHey Rhea, I also enjoyed learning all the different approaches to teaching vocabulary to students and being eclectic is something I will try to do for my students so that they understand the material better.
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