My top three results were logic/math, self, and musical intelligences. Logic/math and self intelligences were tied. This makes sense to me because math has always come easily to me. Also, I find myself making logical connections when I receive new information. I can also see why I scored highly on self intelligence. I am an introvert. I thrive on having time along to recharge my batteries.
Identify a favorite teacher in elementary or secondary school. Describe three practices or techniques that this teacher used to meet your own learning needs that were significant in helping you learn. Do these practices/techniques correspond with your results to the learning inventory? How can you be sure you are meeting the many different learning styles you will have in your classroom one day?
My favorite teacher in elementary school was Mrs. Ligon my fourth grade teacher. I was very shy growing up and she used a lot of group and pair work. This helped me to give my opinion and not feel like I was called out in front of the entire group.
She also used music in her instruction or just to give us a brain break. I remember helping her make up hand motions to the states and capitals song. She was always finding ways to keep us engaged.
Another technique she used was the way she called on students. She would say things like, "If you are wearing black socks today, read the first paragraph." Any time I was called on to read or answer a question, I didn't feel called out. Instead I felt special because she noticed something about me.
She also used music in her instruction or just to give us a brain break. I remember helping her make up hand motions to the states and capitals song. She was always finding ways to keep us engaged.
Another technique she used was the way she called on students. She would say things like, "If you are wearing black socks today, read the first paragraph." Any time I was called on to read or answer a question, I didn't feel called out. Instead I felt special because she noticed something about me.
It's so important to assess your students to know where they are in their education. Why not test how they learn as well? Everyone learns in a different way. So, as a teacher, I need to be able to know how to teach them all.
I loved that your teacher integrated music in her teachings. Musical was at the bottom of my intelligences, but I hope to find a way I can integrate too because it seems like a great way to engage students. I agree it is so important to see how they learn otherwise you might not understand why they are missing something in your instruction.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I would have loved your teacher. I love that she picked out individualities of each student. That would make someone feel special.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Ms. Ligon made a lasting impression on your life! I like some of the special strategies that stand out in your mind. I hope you can have the same influence on your students that she had on you!
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