Lesson Plan Ideas

If I was to be honest, I have yet to think about what kind of lessons I am going to do or what type of strategies I will use. I really like the written conversation strategy that I just read about. This seems like it would be a great way to end class. I also think that after hearing students input/ feedback on how the lesson went in their minds to peers would really help a teacher understand what went well and what questions were still left out there in the open. I think I will definitely use this strategy along with others that I have heard/ read about in class. I want to be more prepared before beginning my lessons for example, I need to pick a grade to use and a content area.

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Mariah
Positive, short, talkative, brunette
Sibling of 5, Daughter of 2, Fiance of John.
Lover of teaching, music, movies
Who feels happy, stressed, nervous
Accomplished an AA degree and keeping a high GPA.
Would like to see me become a teacher, travel, and have a family.
Resident of Mexico, Missouri
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This may stink but it was all I could think of in 15 minutes! Enjoy! :)

Front loading

Front loading is a great way to introduce vocabulary, review, or assess a students knowledge depending on the grade level. An example of when I would use front loading for a lesson would be at the beginning of a math lesson to introduce new terms. I would use the Frayer model for some younger classes because I think seeing examples and non examples is a good way for the students at lower grade levels to understand differences. The reason I chose a math lesson is because students sometimes struggle with math terminology before having it introduced to them and if they can be introduced before having to try and figure it out on their own on their homework they may do better getting some practice with the terms. An example of the Frayer model: You put the word in the middle of the half sized piece of paper. Then put four squares surrounding it. In each square there will be something new to list.One box with be a definition, the second is characteristics, then examples, and lastly is the non examples. This is a good way to introduce a new word for math because the examples and non examples could help student on their future homework.

First Night of Class

The first night of class was hard for me because I was so tired and had a very hard time focusing. But, overall the class prepared me for what I will be learning about over the next eight weeks and what the class will expect out of me each week. It will be work but it will also teach me a lot that I have yet to learn. I am excited to blog! I think that it will be a lot easier to talk about things that mean something to myself and to the class through the blog instead of a discussion question. Blogging seems to be less stressful making it easier to do.

Past to Future

Past experiences at Columbia College have been very insightful. I have loved taking all of my education classes. I enjoyed classes such as Techniques of Teaching, Behavior Management, Teaching Elementary Math, and many others. I have observed many teachers teach lessons and have taught some on my own through subbing. I think as a teacher I will be energetic once I am in my own classroom and feel 100% comfortable. I think that I will need strict behavior management plans due to the soft voice I seem to have. With plans for behavior in place and practiced by the students after the first few weeks I think I will be able to teach them well and give LOTS of positive feedback. I believe the best in each student and want them all to succeed. I think that will be the key to being a good teacher.