Thursday, June 15, 2006

Answer the questions for chapter 7.

posted by Barney Slowey at 8:42 AM

2 Comments:

Blogger Sam Fuchs said...

1) In what ways might you translate the principles presented in the chapter into practical, everyday ideas you can use in your classes?
One point that really stuck in my head when going through this chapter is the teaching of them to talk through their problems and have the focus on the child. Too often I feel like I am the one they look to solve their problems when they could be doing it themselves. Having contracts and teaching them appropriate ways of using their words helps take some of the responsibility off of me and puts it on them. Also, I think they learn a lot more from dealing with their own problems.

2) Armed with the brain research found in the chapter, what should educators be doing differently? In what ways might you suggest we start doing this?
Students need to learn how to solve problems they have with other students. Teaching them will make a safer, happier room. In this environment the students can learn more. Also, by having students help others deal with conflict they can learn a great deall about their own conflicts. This also makes the class feel more like a community.

3) How will you incorprate this research into your curriculum to make it more brain based?
I think the main thing is I want to look at my rules and consequences. I want to see what I want done and look at what I feel comfortable putting in the student's hands. The class meetings to discuss problems would be a very neat thing to try as well but, I do not know when I could find the time.

12:58 PM  
Blogger Susan M Russo said...

1.One reason I enjoy teaching Family and consumer Education is the fact that I am teaching a life skill. I am teaching students to communicate, problem-solve,and address healthy lifestyles. It is very easy to relate content to real life situations. Students normally are self motivated and they can find success. I do creative techniques that keep students involved. Relationships between the teacher and student are important. I have found many times I have said,"I like you but not your actions". But then I go on. I am not one that dislikes people. I try to find the good in people. One time I had a boy who always contradicted me and it was tough to keep my cool! The funny thing about this student was when he became a father, he called me. I was asking the name and said he did'nt know because the baby was just born 30 minutes ago. This told me that what I was doing was making a difference.
2.Teachers need to work as a team. I get tired of hearing what so and so is doing or this teacher doesn't care if I do this or that. I would like to see the administration keep an eye onteachers who abuse the system. Students are not learning expecations and it confuses them. (And we must remember the brain is developing)
I believe the advisory program would be beneficial in the school system. We had done this but teachers need to inserviced on what to do and plan has to be developed. This would allow for one-on-one contact where students would feel someone cares about them and they have a sense of belonging.
3.Many of the ideas from the chapter, I would like to use in my classes. In my Sewing for Enjoyment class we would create a project, sew items and then donate them for a worthy cause. This could be at the care center, human services, or police/fire departments. In classes I have taken with Corwin, I learned about the above and below the line techniques. This would be a good way for students to help in the decision-making process of what is acceptable in the classroom. This gives them a sense of belonging and tells them someone cares. I hope to maintain the desire to learn in my classes by taping into the interests of my students and I do realize that not all students are alike.

8:05 PM  

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