During my junior year of high school, my English III teacher assigned to me one of the most important assignments that would affect me not only inside of the classroom, but also outside of it. The task to read twenty books in addition to books we were reading as a class. I originally thought this would be a daunting task with me reading twenty fiction books of endless love stories; however, that was not the case. I began the year reading fiction; however, I then decided I wanted a change. On our
journals (Richards, 1995; Xu, 2009). Collaborative diary keeping has been found to be instrumental in developing a critical reflection on teaching (Xu, 2009). Studies conducted on collaborative diary keeping have associated the same practice with several benefits to self-development among second language teachers (Orem, 2001; Richards, 1995; Xu, 2009). Firstly, the awareness of classroom process and a deep consideration of the same process was improved significantly. Secondly, the collective diary keeping
Qualitative Data I have also collected some lived experiences (reflections) and suggestions to improve the effectiveness of lecture method through open ended questions. I requested to all participants but only eleven research participants (9.2%) voluntarily responded by writing on provided one blank paper. Those reflections and suggestions are presented below as it is. However, to maintain the confidentiality of the research participants and to be ethically correct the original personal information
English with Ebonics in the classroom. As you are going to read in the papers below there was and still is a great deal of skepticism in both the linguistic community, on the street and in the black community.
English speaking students. Journal writing, a new trend in English language teaching, can be used to improve students’ ability to write in English because it provides students with sources for language and writing improvement. The current research paper aims at identifying the methods through which writing skill in ESL/EFL classes can be taught and enhanced through journal writing. It provides various practical activities for journal writing teachers can use to enhance English
Ten” Reflection It is well known that students are more engaged in their learning when they are participating in hands-on activities. When a student can physically see and touch something, he or she is more likely able to understand it better. You can more readily keep a student’s attention if you are providing opportunities to be active while they are learning. Learning should be fun. There are many different learning techniques including group work. Group work benefits students in a classroom in
How Our Social Identities Impact our Performance in the Classroom Education 315 Amada Castillo New Mexico State University Throughout the past few semesters at New Mexico State University, I have been exposed to concepts that I had not really given much though to in the past. The more classes I take in preparation for the teaching license program, the more I find myself reflecting upon how my own upbringing and education will impact my performance as a teacher. So far
DEPOSITS are the principles that every teacher and teacher candidate should think about in the classroom. DEPOSITS give a clear understanding of the expectations of the teacher. The roles of the teacher are to be a motivator, role model, and provider of knowledge. This is in regards to what a teacher should stand for and what they wish to strive for their students. There are 8 principles that will guide the learning of the teacher candidate. The principles that they will carry with them when working
Ten” Reflection It is well known that students are more engaged in their learning when they are participating in hands-on activities. When a student can physically see and touch something, he or she is more likely able to understand it better. You can more readily keep a student’s attention if you are providing opportunities to be active while they are learning. Learning should be fun. There are many different learning techniques including group work. Group work benefits students in a classroom in
cladogram created on day 1, students identify the evolutionary mechanisms of the species involved. Then, the students make a discussion and draw out a conclusion concerning the evolution of species involved. Finally, as homework, the students write a reflection of their experience in the