I really enjoyed Mr. Steve Chamberliss's presentation. I really agreed with his point of view on effective teaching. He talked a lot about engaging the students in learning by having them do more work than the teachers do. This is what I think also. I really think the students should use their imaginations and work things out before the teachers help them. In elementary I really wanted the teachers to figure the problem out for me, but now I believe that I should have tried to do it on my own before the teacher really helped me out. I think when the students do this they get a better understanding on what they are trying to do when they do it on their own first.
He also talked alot about going out of you're comfort zone when looking for a job. I agree with this because when you are not in you're comfort zone you experience things that you have never experienced before. He talked about going from Cedar Rapids to Decorah and that is a big change. He experienced different economies in both places. These different changes helped him be a good teacher. He knew a lot about different economies so he could help any student with their needs.
He also talked alot about going out of you're comfort zone when looking for a job. I agree with this because when you are not in you're comfort zone you experience things that you have never experienced before. He talked about going from Cedar Rapids to Decorah and that is a big change. He experienced different economies in both places. These different changes helped him be a good teacher. He knew a lot about different economies so he could help any student with their needs.
Steve also gave us some very good wisdom. He said "Don't do the same thing for 41 years."
I really think teachers should move from grade to grade or place to place so they do not get bored with doing the same things over and over again. If teachers stay with one grade they are never going to experience different things in life. They need to be with different students and experience everything they can from every student.
I agree with everything. I thought that it was very important to emphasize the fact you cannot do the same thing for 41 years. You have to experience new things to learn new things. I also thought that it was important when he told us to change our lesson plans at least once every five years due to the fact that times are changing, and you cannot be a successful teacher without changing and adapting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the emphasizing of not doing the same thing for 41 years. You need to spread your wings and move to different grade levels and different positions. Not only will you become a better teacher yourself, but you will be able to learn more about teaching. I think the best thing you can do in your teaching career is to get your masters early in your career and also to make sure you move to different grades or different positions during your teaching career.
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