I’ve learned a lot so far. I especially liked when we learned about the various people. I liked Howard Gardner’s way of teaching. He says that since there are multiple intelligences, there are several different ways to demonstrate intellectual ability. He gave us seven. The first was Visual learning or Spatial learning, since I am a very visual learner I can relate and support this teaching method. The next is Verbal or linguistic, I agree that this is essential to the learning process but it alone wouldn’t help me personally, I would need at least one of the other to go along with it. Next, Logical or mathematical again I struggle in this aspect and would need a supporting process. Bodily or kinesthetic is another one that helps me learn. Musical, inter personal or group activities and then intrapersonal or people who work alone conclude the list. I think that this is a great way to teach. I learned that in a class there will always be at least four represented and that we need to design our lessons accordingly.
We also learned what a good teacher looks like. I feel that this is valuable knowledge, considering my goal is to become a good teacher. A good teacher knows the content, you can’t teach something you don’t know. He is objective based, without objectives there wouldn’t be any order. He expects more. If we don’t have something to reach for we never grow. He needs to present an engaging environment. Students need to feel comfortable in the classroom environment. He must have a high trust in the students. He also needs to use assessment and evaluation which means testing. Lessons also need to be question based.
There is a lot more that I’ve learned but this is what has impacted me the most so far.
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