Reflection: Parental Involvement Parental involvement is extremely important. The impacts of parental involvement are enormous. Students score higher on test, higher attendance, better self-esteem and fewer instance of violent behavior. Epstein, J. (1987). Parental involvement is the key to a student’s success. The more parents are involve the more motivation the students have to do better in school. Parent’s involvement is evident in how the student performs at school. According to the video, “Parent
journey of learning” (2) Emergent curriculum: “Emergent curriculum is a style of teaching and learning that is dependent on the teacher introducing questions and listening to the children’s ideas and discussions. Through careful observation of the classroom, teachers can introduce learning explorations, and develop long-term projects. In this sense, the curriculum ‘emerges’ from the students, allowing the learning process to become a spiraling progression rather than a linear process” (3) Project
will not discuss the circumstances of the child ‘with others not directly involved in helping the child’ (Watts 1997, 42). This will act to keep the information private, protecting Oliver, and also protecting me from potential legal action from his parents by staying ‘in accordance with the legislation’ (DEECD & DHS, 2010, p. 15). After my discussion with Oliver I will record what he has said and any behavioural indicators I noticed. Following this I will report to the principal and to Child Protection
alright and have a lot of knowledge (Nickerson 5). Schools are obviously too structured to include new things in the curriculum and learners are more concerned with good grades rather than the learning process itself. Low marks are not always a reflection of a person’s intelligence. For example, some physical factors such as illness when taking the exam, or distractions due to psychological stresses may cause one to fail in a paper. Some students also find the nature of exam rooms suffocating, which
Parents, families, communities, and educators play a major role in the development of a child. Not only do parents and families have the vital role in their child’s education, but also the community has the responsibility to ensure that all children receive a high-quality education. Children need to grow up in a positive learning environment where they can grow as confident learners. When teachers and parents get together to discuss the children learning and plan ways to achieve their learning
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
2011). According to Price (2004) the purpose of the reflection is to understand one’s motive , perceptions, attitudes, values and feelings. I was overwhelmed by the aims of the research study and the research study was meaningful to me as my it reflected my position as a teacher and a practitioner. According to Allington (2002) teachers who are thoughtful and always maintaining reflective
has made me recognize how important it is for me to be more actively involved in what is occurring concerning the educational arena. This reflection will look at my reactions, lessons learned and personal development as an educational leader. My Reactions This course was a challenge as well as a learning experience for me. As I have mentioned in my first reflection it was difficult for me especially when it comes to comprehending one of the books assigned to this course. That was an eye opener for me
the teacher can be either positive or negative. If students sense the teacher is angry, students may react negatively to that and therefore learning can be impaired. Teachers are responsible for the social behavior in their classrooms. This behavior is primarily a reflection of the teacher’s actions and the environment she sets. Role Modelling Teachers typically do not think of themselves as role models, however, inadvertently they are. Students spend a great deal of time with their teacher and therefore
Look at yourself. How do you see yourself? They say the way that you see others is a reflection of yourself. Since your culture represents a major amount of your identity, doesn’t that mean the way you see others is a reflection of your culture? In the text, “By Any Other Name”, two Indian girls were looked down upon by others who thought they were inferior based on their culture. In the letter, “An Indian Father’s Plea”, a father informs his son’s teacher that his son is not slow just because he