In the first chapter of our text, Ivan and Barron discuss how technology influences student learning. I agree with technology integration, since it is increasingly becoming a major part of students’ lives. In addition to that, technology is a faster way to convey and obtain information. We can find the information we need online and project it in the classroom, so everyone could see. Even if we cannot find it online, we can find the location of the information (library, a person, etc).
The next idea discussed is Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. This theory is a lot of fun to learn about and teachers should know about the different learning styles before creating a lesson plan. From these Multiple Intelligences, it gives you a variety of ways to convey the same information. One of the multiple intelligences discussed is cooperative learning. This learning style would work for some situations but not all. I do not like to work in groups because I like to go my own pace and I feel like everyone’s ideas are not always included so I would make my students work in groups after they’ve had some time alone to get their thoughts together. If after they group up and the student still wants to work alone, I would allow it, since it is probably his/her way of learning.
In Chapter 2, we were introduced to DDE-model which stands for decide, design, develop, and evaluate. This model helps teachers plan effective lesson plans. I think this is a great resource for teachers to use because it ensures that we’ve incorporated everything necessary for a lesson.
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I would agree that it we should give students an opportunity for individual study. But are there problems in activity where some students are in groups and others alone? Wouldn't the lone students be at a disadvantage? I think that it may help to have students try learning styles that are not in line with their strengths - that might enable them to improve on the areas that do not do as well in.
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