1- In TE 401 I was shown how useful literature circles can be in both a language arts class as well as in other subject areas. I saw the different roles each member of the group was assigned as well as how to fulfill their duties and actively participate with the rest of the group. However, other than literature circles, I want to discover other methods of group work that can be used in language arts. Having students learn from their peers is something that I think is very important.
2- I understand that it is extremely likely that I will be faced with ELL students. I want to learn different teaching methods that will both promote effective learning for both ELL students as well as students that are proficient is English. Incorporating all of the students is important in order to create a community; therefore, I want all of my students to be included in the lessons.
3- Up until this past year I was unaware of the multitude of standards that teachers need to incorporate into their lesson plans. I am some what worried about having to follow both the districts standards as well as the states standards. I have many questions- what if the two sets of standards are very different, is that even possible, and if so, which set of standards should I focus on? Also, I want to become more aware of the language arts standards and approaches to use in order to make sure that I am teaching the material correctly.
4- I would like to observe some effect and creative language arts lessons in my field placement. I want to see how my CT promotes language arts and makes sure that the students are learning the material that is being taught. I have an amazing CT so I am sure that I am going to see some very effective teaching strategies.
I am very excited for this TE 402 class and am looking forward to reading everyone else's goals for the semester!
I agree with you that literature circles are important and effective and that students should be able to learn from each other. I would also like to learn some other effective ways to teach literacy where students learn from one another.
ReplyDeleteI also really agree with you on wanting to find ways to incorporate ELL students into the lesson and ways to incorporate all of the standards effectivley into a lesson. I feel we will have practice with this throughout the semester.
Lauren,
ReplyDeleteI loved that one of your goals was about Language Arts standards and incorporating standards into our lesson plans and the acknowledgment of how much teachers put into thier thinking and incorporation into lesson plans to make sure all standards are taught. I also had standards as one of my goals for the semester. I enjoyed reading your goals, I hope that you will achieve all your goals and more.
Meagan