Group Collaboration and Problem-Solving

What I enjoyed most about getting to know my group members was their learning their lifestyles.  I learned their hobbies, past experiences, qualifications, and future goals.  I found out that many of us share the same goals and hobbies.  Reading past experiences about my classmates helped me gain knowledge on their character.  What I disliked about getting to know my group members is the judgment category.  When only certain information is provided about a person you may begin to make judgment based upon a person you don't clearly understand.  If a person doesn't directly say or break down an exact description of a way they feel or provided context that they may have a strong opinion for that I don't understand, I may conclude a negative judgment based upon the information I took the wrong way. 

Concerning problem-solving my classmates have helped me to establish ideas for my work based upon their opinions.  When I may question how I begin an assignment or need better understanding on the prompt that is being stated I can observe their drafts or statements.  Also the discussion titled "HELP" has helped me with a lot of my problems.  This discussion answers simply questions that I have that other classmates are also questioning or already have the answer to.

Challenges I expect to encounter this semester

Challenges that I expect to encounter this semester are scheduling and procrastinating issues, and making sure I give my full initiative.  I have always had an issue waiting until the last minute to get assignments and tasks completed.  This semester I plan to always push myself, stay motivated, and never give up hope.  I plan to avoid procrastinating by constructing a orderly schedule for me to follow.  In order to follow up with my scheduling I will have to remove certain events and activities from my life.  School should be my main focus and I will have to keep that as a key motive in my head.  I would have to say that sometimes I take on more than I can possible finish.  When I feel that I can conquer anything I put my mind to I tend to put a lot of things on my faith, believing that with faith I shall accomplish them.

Blog One

A learner- centered instruction should contain beliefs, interests, skills, attitudes, and knowledge so that this ways may be uncovered.  The way a student thinks can be based upon the information already in their mind state or train of thought.  This includes cultural and social traditions and experiences.  If the student thinking is displayed it helps the instructor understand the students misunderstanding and correct them.  The classroom should also present students with challenges, questions for them to explain, and the opportunity to solicit ate their ideas and thoughts.

A knowledge centered instruction should contain new knowledge being announced (concepts, facts, principles, and ideas).  It should help students not only memorize but also comprehend while providing vigorous material.  This environment involves new information that should make sense and learners are expectant to ask questions if they don’t understand.  Metacognitive skills are developed in this instruction that assist students to learn more about their own learning.

Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment are the two types of assessment that should be included in assessment-centered instruction. A formative assessment environment is designed to provide feedback about performances and preconceptions to both instructors and learners. Formative assessment measure the learning pain in order to applaud revision and reflection. Summative Assessment on the other hand measures the results of learning. This assessment is a gathering of data that includes quality control and legitimizes credentials. Formative assessment is seen as a part of the journey where as Summative is the outcome or results reflected in the end.

Community centeredness is important to student learning because the fostering significant norms and values take place that benefit lifelong learning.  This is also the environment that involves an instructor who tries to gain the students cooperation.  This causes active participant in this classroom.

 One on one time is the main community centered activity I have used in the past.  One on one time involves the teacher/instructor and the student.  This may take place during class or after class.  One on one time is community-centered because it allows an opportunity for the student to ask questions about what they may not understand.  Meanwhile the instructor is also given the chance to explain and break things down to the student on a understandable level.  The instructor may use activities, props, demonstration, and hand on hand projects.

 The community centered learning environment would make a great impact on evaluating my own instruction.  Students should always comprehend the activities they are performing.  They should also feel confident and the motive that the sky is the limit, you can achieve anything when you put your mind to it.  I will have to work on my student’s becoming self-evaluative and less dependent on others.  I believe my students can become self-evaluative if I don’t include group projects as much.  Once I have assessed these skills I can build upon them and progress to the best outcome possible.  The children will have a better overall structure.

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Blog Two

The teacher centered and student centered teaching would be a great philosophy if combined together minus the teacher being the focus. I don’t believe the teacher should be the focus but I think the teacher should be able to use scores to see where more help and tutorial is needed for all students. The teacher’s role is to be a motivator, instiller of knowledge, and a guide.

The teacher is a motivator because they push the students to overcome obstacles, and be the best they can be. Their main goal and duty is to instill knowledge not only from books but also wisdom that can be taught through life testimonies. Students look to teachers for guidance. They want assurance and security that they have someone to talk to and trust. The student should always be the focus because that is who the teachers are here for.

My philosophy will be influenced greatly by the student centered learning and knowledge centered learning. Objectives I would include from the student centered learning area are problem solving, asking questions, and essential skills through exploration and discovery. Student centered learning is very beneficial to the student. I believe learning and comprehension really takes place during this centered learning. Knowledge centered learning involves new information that should make sense to the students and learners are expectant to ask questions if they don’t understand. This is how I want my classroom to be I want my students to be able to display to me that they have one hundred percent comprehend what they are performing.

My classroom will provide a variety of objects that will assist in my lessons. The type of teaching in the classroom will be fun and different. We will explore new things and keep the students active so they can’t become bored. Technology is something great that children like to explore and use. My class will be a loving environment that provides nourishment and assistance. The students should feel that they are part of a strong foundation that is empowering and courteous. They should feel free and be open to ask questions when needed and be independent when necessary. Technology will play a big part in my classroom because we will explore smart boards, computers, and different advances of new technology.

Goals for this course

I intend to accomplish a different opinion about technology from this course.
I also want to pass my class with a high A average.
During this course I wish to learn different complex things about technology.
I also want to learn a variety of ways that I can use the skills taught in my everyday life while using a computer.