Week 15 Reflection

1. Chapter 9 of How People Learn discuess different technology baesd learning situations. Chapter 10 is a conclusion that reviews all the previous information present in How People Learn. These different technological situations require creativity a topic that was discussed in our Cognition textbook. Technology helps motivate students, many of these students are used to using technology daily, so the incorporation is very important in our classrooms.

2. I agree that technology is very important. The problem I have is that not every school is equipped with the school technology. How does a school that does not have the appropriate equipment go about getting their hands on it? I have heard of teachers writing grants, how do you go about writing a grant, where do you go to look for different grant programs. As a new educator these things are very uncertain to me.

3. Technology is a very important part of the classroom. I hope to continue to gain knowledge about how to incorporate technology into my classroom by attending district workshops or classes at the local university. With the advances in technology in society and in our youth I feel that schools are always going to struggle to keep up.

Week 14 Reflection

1. How People Learn Chapters 6 & 7 discussed the different designs of learning environments. The four different types of learning environments are learner, knowledge, assessment and community centered classrooms. Each concept has different aspects of cognitive function and expectations. The learner is based around exploration and self discovery (inquiry). The knowledge is centered around building on prior knowledge. The assessment tries to obtain feedback on their work for understanding. The community centered focuses on interactions with many people to build a positive environment.

2. I think I am clear on everything. I found it interesting to learn about the different types of learning environments. This helps me be more aware of my teaching techinques.

3. This information helps me incorporate different methods into my classroom. I now understand the importance of problem solving for students. Overall very helpful chapters with much information that is beneficial to myself as an educator.

Week 13 Reflection

1. Chapter 10 discussed language production. Topics such as speaking, writing, and bilingualism are covered. Interesting topics such as slip-of-the-tongue are discussed, this is a topic that happened often in the classroom setting but I wouldn't often refer to as a slip-of-the-tongue. I enjoyed reading about bilingualism, I have heard that people learn a second language more efficiently if they begin at a young age, I know understand that phonology, voacbulary, and grammar are what make this easy or difficult.

2. I think that I am clear on everything from Chapter 10, I understand why it is easy for students to learn to a second language and why it is harder for an adult to learn, but there is still part of me that believes that an adult can learn the language but maybe not master the language.

3. I can apply this into my classroom in many situations. Teaching language arts speaking and writing are very important. Phonology, vocabulary and grammar are all important part of students developing language. I also think that the bilingualism is important, many students are being exposed the a second language much earlier, and I think that as a regular education teacher that it is important for me to carry over some of the second language into my classroom. The students then are recieving more than just 45 minutes 5 times a week, they are getting a reinforcement during the rest of their school day.

Week 12 Reflection

1. Chapter 9 discusses language. Language can be written or spoken. When discussing language whole-word, phonics, and whole-language are mentioned. These are all concepts that are used when teaching language to students. Along with phonics and whole-word are indirect and direct access. These concepts help us understand if something is recognized immediately or not. Chapter 9 also discusses comprehension and ambiguity. When a statement is abiguious it can affect comprehension.

2. I think I have a clear understanding of all concepts in Chapter 9. I really enjoyed reading this chapter as a Language Arts teacher. There was many terms and concepts that I had heard of previously.

3. As a Language Arts teacher, language is extremely important. Language is incorporated into every part of my teaching. The students are required to read, write, listen, or speak throughout the class. Last year when I taught science at the begining of the year I would have ventured to say that language wasn't as important. After teaching for a very short period of time I realized that language is in all aspects of the classroom. Students have to use reading, writing, speaking and listening in all subject areas.