What?
Today we reviewed for the test. I really enjoyed this class period because I feel like it prepared me for the test. I really liked the game we played, it made the review fun and interactive. I liked the relay race because I felt like I reviewed a lot of words in a short period of time. It was really fun to play even though my team didn't win.
So What?
Studying for the test is important because now I have a general idea of what is going to be on the test. I also have an idea of what the questions will look like.
Now What?
Now that I have a general idea of what is going to be on the test, now I will study and get ready to take the test.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Learning Log
What?
Today we talked about the IQ test and the multiple intelligence test. We also talked about individual differences. There are many different differences in individuals and that is where the IQ test and other tests come into to play. I really enjoyed taking the IQ tests. I thought it was not accurate at all, because it was only like fifteen questions so I don;t see how that could measure my intelligence. I liked it because I scored higher than I thought I would. The multiple intelligence test was the best though because it really gave me a feel of how I learned and I thought it would be great for my students to take so I could get a fell of how they learned. We then had a debate on using labels on not using labels. It got really heated, but my team (using labels) totally won because we discussed that taking the multiple intelligence test and using those labels influence the children in positive ways, but then I could see the other point of view in the way that labels can be negative if overly excessive and the student will believe what the labels are saying. In other words you just have to be careful.
So What?
Today's discussion is important because now I can identify individual differences. Knowing individuals have differences is important so you can help that student with being accepted and wanted in the class. The MI and IQ test are important so I know that those resources are available for my use. Knowing my students MI will help me to know how to teach them the way they learn best.
Now What?
Now that I have a knowledge of differences, MI, and IQ I can become a better teacher. Knowing the differences will help me to identify those students in my class and it will help me to be able to teach to all those differences in ways that are the most effective. Knowing the MI is very important to me. If I know that my student is a Kinestetic learner then I know that lecturing and pictures are not really going to help the student learn the material. Now that I know the concept of labeling and what to watch for I can be careful with what I verbalize and I treat those unique students.
Today we talked about the IQ test and the multiple intelligence test. We also talked about individual differences. There are many different differences in individuals and that is where the IQ test and other tests come into to play. I really enjoyed taking the IQ tests. I thought it was not accurate at all, because it was only like fifteen questions so I don;t see how that could measure my intelligence. I liked it because I scored higher than I thought I would. The multiple intelligence test was the best though because it really gave me a feel of how I learned and I thought it would be great for my students to take so I could get a fell of how they learned. We then had a debate on using labels on not using labels. It got really heated, but my team (using labels) totally won because we discussed that taking the multiple intelligence test and using those labels influence the children in positive ways, but then I could see the other point of view in the way that labels can be negative if overly excessive and the student will believe what the labels are saying. In other words you just have to be careful.
So What?
Today's discussion is important because now I can identify individual differences. Knowing individuals have differences is important so you can help that student with being accepted and wanted in the class. The MI and IQ test are important so I know that those resources are available for my use. Knowing my students MI will help me to know how to teach them the way they learn best.
Now What?
Now that I have a knowledge of differences, MI, and IQ I can become a better teacher. Knowing the differences will help me to identify those students in my class and it will help me to be able to teach to all those differences in ways that are the most effective. Knowing the MI is very important to me. If I know that my student is a Kinestetic learner then I know that lecturing and pictures are not really going to help the student learn the material. Now that I know the concept of labeling and what to watch for I can be careful with what I verbalize and I treat those unique students.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Implicit Association Test
I didn't like the race test. I think I didn't like it because it said that I preferred whites over blacks and I fell like I don't. So it made me start to think about if I really do. And in a way I do. When I think about blacks I think of gangs and stuff like that and when I think of whites I think of me. So the test just pointed out to me my weaknesses. The gender test I already knew that I was going to associate males with careers and females with families. I think I do this just because in society that is the way it is. Girls are meant to be stay at home moms and boys are meant to go to work all day and make the money. I think society is changing in the fact that women are pursuing careers more then they ever were but I still think that I just can't see my dad being home with the kids all day and my mom off to work. So I am very gender bias.
Intellegences Test
I enjoyed taking the IQ test, first of all I thought it was very accurate, and I scored above average, so that made me feel good. I think if I would have scored lower I would have thought that the test was inaccurate. I thought the questions were really easy and not tricky. I like the test I thought it was a great experience, I have always wanted to know my IQ and it has boosted my self esteem.
I enjoyed the Multiple Intelligences test also. I thought that the results were right on the money. My highest intelligence is Logical and I totally agree with that. I have always been good at math so that makes sense. My next highest is Interpersonal which I agree with in the fact that I always want to be with people and I feel that I can read people pretty good. Next highest is a tie between Intrapersonal and Kinaesthetic. I agree with this because I feel like I know myself pretty well but my self esteem can be low at times and I am body smart because I like to learn with my hands and moving around. Then I am Visual, I thought this one might be higher but then again I would rather learn something by doing it rather than looking at it. Then I am Naturalistic, this one I thought would be higher as well, but then just because I like to be outside does not mean I am nature smart. Then I am Linguistic, and I agree where this one is at because I am not good with words. First of all I can't spell and I just use simple words to describe things, my vocabulary is very small. Last is Musical and I totally agree with this because I don't do good with music. I thought that the test could have been set up a little better and I didn't like the answer options. I would rather have agree, strongly agree, disagree and so forth.
I don't think that I would use the IQ test in my class because I would not want my students to compare scores and have one student score really low and then just give up because of that score. I would defiantly give the Multiple Intelligence test, because that would help me as the teacher, be able to teach my students the way they learn best.
I enjoyed the Multiple Intelligences test also. I thought that the results were right on the money. My highest intelligence is Logical and I totally agree with that. I have always been good at math so that makes sense. My next highest is Interpersonal which I agree with in the fact that I always want to be with people and I feel that I can read people pretty good. Next highest is a tie between Intrapersonal and Kinaesthetic. I agree with this because I feel like I know myself pretty well but my self esteem can be low at times and I am body smart because I like to learn with my hands and moving around. Then I am Visual, I thought this one might be higher but then again I would rather learn something by doing it rather than looking at it. Then I am Naturalistic, this one I thought would be higher as well, but then just because I like to be outside does not mean I am nature smart. Then I am Linguistic, and I agree where this one is at because I am not good with words. First of all I can't spell and I just use simple words to describe things, my vocabulary is very small. Last is Musical and I totally agree with this because I don't do good with music. I thought that the test could have been set up a little better and I didn't like the answer options. I would rather have agree, strongly agree, disagree and so forth.
I don't think that I would use the IQ test in my class because I would not want my students to compare scores and have one student score really low and then just give up because of that score. I would defiantly give the Multiple Intelligence test, because that would help me as the teacher, be able to teach my students the way they learn best.
Learning Log
What?
Today we talked about group differences. We started out talking about Cultural and Ethnic differences. Some differences include; language and dialect, talking v. silence, eye contact, personal space, questions. waiting v. interrupting, public private, views about testing, and family relationships; and many others. Accommodating these differences in your classroom is very important, because a student might be struggling with something due to some of these cultural differences. We talked about making your classroom more multicultural. In order to make your classroom multicultural you must know your own culture and then you can learn to adapt and incorporate others values and beliefs. We also talked about gender differences, and we debated on same gender classroom and I was all for the idea.
So What?
All of of these group differences are very important. Knowing the differences help me as a teacher become more accepting and willing to compromise. Having a multicultural class helps students who are different feel like they belong there and have a purpose. Knowing gender differences is important so I can accommodate for the differences and give the student the best experience possible.
Now What?
Now that I know that there are going to be differences in the classroom I can learn to accommodate for those differences. I can also learn my own cultural and others, so I can become like a round table and know many cultures and integrate them into my classroom.
Today we talked about group differences. We started out talking about Cultural and Ethnic differences. Some differences include; language and dialect, talking v. silence, eye contact, personal space, questions. waiting v. interrupting, public private, views about testing, and family relationships; and many others. Accommodating these differences in your classroom is very important, because a student might be struggling with something due to some of these cultural differences. We talked about making your classroom more multicultural. In order to make your classroom multicultural you must know your own culture and then you can learn to adapt and incorporate others values and beliefs. We also talked about gender differences, and we debated on same gender classroom and I was all for the idea.
So What?
All of of these group differences are very important. Knowing the differences help me as a teacher become more accepting and willing to compromise. Having a multicultural class helps students who are different feel like they belong there and have a purpose. Knowing gender differences is important so I can accommodate for the differences and give the student the best experience possible.
Now What?
Now that I know that there are going to be differences in the classroom I can learn to accommodate for those differences. I can also learn my own cultural and others, so I can become like a round table and know many cultures and integrate them into my classroom.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Research Study "Students View of Assessment"
IN New Zealand a study was conducted on how students view assessment. The students viewed assessment in four different ways: 1) making students accountable, (2) being irrelevant because it is bad or unfair, (3) making schools accountable and improving the quality of learning or (4) being enjoyable. It also stated that the students who saw the assessment as them being made accountable actually did better then viewing it another way. The article suggests that assessment be presented as a measurement of student knowledge. http://www.ernweb.com/public/1074.cfm?sd=59
I really liked this view on assessment. Because we are told again and again to be careful with our assessments or "tests". In viewing assessments in this way I think that we need to tell the students that it is a test, that way they will try harder to achieve a good grade.
I really liked this view on assessment. Because we are told again and again to be careful with our assessments or "tests". In viewing assessments in this way I think that we need to tell the students that it is a test, that way they will try harder to achieve a good grade.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Learning Log
What?
Today in class we learned about Research Strategies which include: Descriptive, correlational, experimental, and action. Descriptive is an easy study to conduct, it describes the situation. Descriptive studies are used a lot for foundational work. The cons for descriptive is that you cannot determine cause-and-effect. Correlational studies is a studies of possible relationships. With this you can make predictions and compare two variables. The cons of correlational is you can gain false conclusions and there is no cause-and-effect. Experimental is conducting an actual experiment. You can draw conclusions about cause-and-effect. The con for experimental is that there are a lot of ethical boundaries that cannot be crossed in a classroom. Action based research is conducting studies in your own classroom with your own student. You can practically do anything that you want. The con is that it is only for you and your class and it takes time and you may have emotional attachment to the students that will cloud your interpretation of the study.
So What?
These research strategies are so important to know and understand. Its important to know what kind of research you are looking at so you know how in depth it is or how accurate it is. Its also important to know because as a teacher I will be able to conduct research in my classroom and I need to understand how they work and the best ways to achieve the best results.
Now What?
Now that I know about the research strategies I can begin to understand how research is conducted and how I can do my own research in my own classroom. I can also read other research that has been done and understand why it was done that way and understand even the results better then I could before.
Today in class we learned about Research Strategies which include: Descriptive, correlational, experimental, and action. Descriptive is an easy study to conduct, it describes the situation. Descriptive studies are used a lot for foundational work. The cons for descriptive is that you cannot determine cause-and-effect. Correlational studies is a studies of possible relationships. With this you can make predictions and compare two variables. The cons of correlational is you can gain false conclusions and there is no cause-and-effect. Experimental is conducting an actual experiment. You can draw conclusions about cause-and-effect. The con for experimental is that there are a lot of ethical boundaries that cannot be crossed in a classroom. Action based research is conducting studies in your own classroom with your own student. You can practically do anything that you want. The con is that it is only for you and your class and it takes time and you may have emotional attachment to the students that will cloud your interpretation of the study.
So What?
These research strategies are so important to know and understand. Its important to know what kind of research you are looking at so you know how in depth it is or how accurate it is. Its also important to know because as a teacher I will be able to conduct research in my classroom and I need to understand how they work and the best ways to achieve the best results.
Now What?
Now that I know about the research strategies I can begin to understand how research is conducted and how I can do my own research in my own classroom. I can also read other research that has been done and understand why it was done that way and understand even the results better then I could before.
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