B. I believe in treating every student fairly and without giving special treatment to anyone, whether I like the student or wish they were in another class. I judge a student by what quality of work they turn into me. By this, I can access their knowledge of everything from if they paid attention, if they understand, if they don't understand, if they even care, or if they are struggling to understand. With this, and by observing and discussing with the students in the class, I can determine what needs to be done. For example, there is a specific student in two of my classes that takes special education classes. After a couple weeks through my student teaching, my teacher informed me that he was labeled as special ed. Had I known this before it is possible I would have treated him differently, but I didn't. I give him more help sometimes to him than others assisting with measuring and more advanced metal work skills that he does not quite comprehend. However, that is after I have assessed if he can complete the task or not. I observe his work, ask him how he will accomplish whatever task is at hand, and if he does not understand, I will explain. If he still does not get it, I will work through the task and assist him, but I never do anything for him. In conclusion, some students may require more assistance than others to complete a task, but no student should have work done for them, no matter what they are "labeled" or what background they have. That is how I treat everyone fairly.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Reflection #4
A. First off, the woman in this story did assume not only in regards to the boy's name, but to the background to how he got whatever name he was being called. She does not know the real story and neither do we. He might have gone by another name, not been racially profiled in any way. Now that being said, if we look at it in her point of view then we can answer this question better. From what I have seen throughout my life, it depends on the person and where they come from in regards to stereotyping. No matter how correct we try to be, there will always be something assumed in one way or another, no one is that perfect. I have witnessed a substitute begin speaking "Spanish" to a Hispanic girl in a class this year who she assumed could not speak a word of English because another student told her that. After being at the school a while and teaching her class, she does in fact understand English. Yes, she is not the most fluent English speaker, but this student can understand it. Because a student might dress a certain way or come from a different background or culture, of course we should not assume a certain thing, whether that be assuming a students name or speaking Spanish to a Hispanic student just because. We have to take the time to learn and figure out every student.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Reflection #3
Honestly, as a student teacher especially being able to include every student and addressing their specific needs can be extremely challenging. I can see as a more experienced veteran teacher it can be easier, but a challenge nonetheless. I feel it is highly important that students are associated out of their comfort zone as much as possible. This is not to make them feel uncomfortable, but to get them to be able to mingle with students of other groups, because when they go out into the real world, they will have to collaborate with people from all walks of life, not just their own specific click. This is why i think inclusion is important, because school is all about preparing you for the real world, not doing something for you just so you feel comfortable and relaxed. Sometimes to learn, you have to be out of that comfort zone and in the real world, where real life lessons are taught. I feel that to meet the needs of every student, you must first recognize each student as an individual and not as a composite of the classroom. I believe that it is imperative that each student is also learned, such as their personality and how they learn best. For me, learning about every student is important. This semester, I have chosen to go out of my way to learn every student. This includes giving extra help when needed to not only help the student, but to let them know I care. Getting to know the students personally is the key factor in gaining their trust and knowing how to teach them effectively.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Success Journal
- Knowing that the students had a good time while they learned makes for a great day to teach
#edsuccess@mrtechyteach - The students are actually starting to retain information on wildlife plants
#edsuccess@mrtechyteach - Had a great day helping out the kids for the stock show
#edsuccess@mrtechyteach - Helped the students finish shearing their goats=success
#edsuccess@mrtechyteachI believe that student teaching is the biggest learning experience I have had on my path to becoming an educator. I have come to realize how much I have learned and changed in my teaching habits over the time I have been in the classroom this semester compared to when I first arrived at my school. Teaching is something that must be learned, and only so much can occur in the classroom although that part is very important. This week I had the honor of helping the students at the county Livestock Show which was a great experience. Stockshows are always a learning experience as everything is always changing.Slowly but surely I am learning more everyday, not only how to teach more effectively, but also how to control the students. I am fortunate to be in the Agriculture field, which to me is always more easy going and fun to the students than other courses, especially since it is a class that is chosen and not mandatory. I have enjoyed helping the students not only in the classroom setting, but also with their livestock projects and other ag projects. I hope to become even better at teaching in the classroom, making things more fun during lecture would be great, however as mentioned before I am privileged with agriculture education as we are in the classroom, shop, school farm, and greenhouse at different times and not always simply in the classroom. I plan on finding extra things to expand on in my lessons besides what is required as well to keep things interesting.
Tyler Englert
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