In reminiscing about the plethora of information that we have gained this past semester it seems to be overwhelming to say the least. What can I say to tie the bow on top of the present that is this semester. What I am able to say is that this class has been appropriately challenging, but now that I look back I believe that all of the assignments were necessary for our development. While there were many group texts and frustration it was all worth it. I feel that we are better prepared to dive into the abyss that is student teaching, and more importantly the career for the rest of our lives.
I think this class pushed us past our comfort zones into the unknown, where I believe that we were able to swim. In viewing the information we have gained this semester I believe that we effectively demonstrated Teacher leadership. We were constantly learning and leading in the profession as student teachers. For the final blog I believe I will do a summation of this semester in a poem.
In this semester we have learned a lot.
Mostly, about concept instruction and how it should be taught.
Generalizations and guiding questions
Help students gain information to help in their professions.
Technology is important,
and doesn't have to be abhorrent.
Remember to follow the SAMR model
It will help you propel into technology, full throttle.
Don't forget TPACK
It will help your instruction and that's a fact.
Hopefully, you can see literacy
In areas from A to Z
To be an effective teacher follow NCPTS
and your life will be demonstrated through its best.
Be a Leader!
Respect Diversity!
Know the Content!
Facilitate learning!
And Most important reflect on your practice
Or your teaching instruction will be like touching a cactus!
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Virtual Meeting with Fay Gore
Yesterday's class was interesting and so informative. Ms. Fay Gore is an inspiration to me as a future teacher. As of yesterday in class we gained much information about Social Studies instruction. A great piece of information that I heard Ms. Gore speak upon was the C3 Framework. My gears began to turn in my mind and I became very curious about the C3 Framework. So I took to a Twitter chat to find out more information on the subject.
So this what I found. NCSS tweeted @CivicYouth on C3 implementation in the states http://ow.ly/KTIjt #sschat #c3framework. I clicked on the link and it directed me to http://www.civicyouth.org/states-are-implementing-the-c3-college-career-and-citizenship-framework/. This website provided great information on the C3 Framework. It explains that " The C3 is not a prescriptive set of standards, bit a guide for states as they revise their own standards and other regulations, frameworks, and laws that govern social studies. It is intended to make the social studies more coherent, more challenging, and better aligned with what citizens need to learn and do." The website also explained just as Ms.Gore did that North Carolina will begin revision in 2015-2016, but the state is using the C3 as a curriculum framework.
Also, I found a great resource from a pdf. This resource explains that the "primary purpose of the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards is to provide guidance to states on the concepts, skills, and disciplinary tools necessary to prepare students for college, career, and civic life. In doing so, the C3 Framework offers guidance and support for rigorous student learning. That guidance and support takes form in an Inquiry Arc—a set of interlocking and mutually reinforcing ideas that feature the four Dimensions of informed inquiry in social studies: 1 Developing questions and planning inquiries; 2 Applying disciplinary concepts and tools; 3 Evaluating sources and using evidence; and 4 Communicating conclusions and taking informed action."
As a future teacher this is very important to recognize and implement in the classroom. The C3 framework is weaved into our Common Core and Essential Standards. Just as the C3 framework is used to " align standards with what citizens need to learn and do" we must also teach these concepts to our students. The resource provided a great quote, "ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS identify and analyze public problems; deliberate with other people about how to define and address issues; take constructive, collaborative action; reflect on their actions; create and sustain groups; and influence institutions both large and small." We as teachers must teach our students to be aware of their responsibilities and to demonstrate these actions for our students.
Resources:
http://www.civicyouth.org/states-are-implementing-the-c3-college-career-and-citizenship-framework/
http://www.socialstudies.org/system/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf
So this what I found. NCSS tweeted @CivicYouth on C3 implementation in the states http://ow.ly/KTIjt #sschat #c3framework. I clicked on the link and it directed me to http://www.civicyouth.org/states-are-implementing-the-c3-college-career-and-citizenship-framework/. This website provided great information on the C3 Framework. It explains that " The C3 is not a prescriptive set of standards, bit a guide for states as they revise their own standards and other regulations, frameworks, and laws that govern social studies. It is intended to make the social studies more coherent, more challenging, and better aligned with what citizens need to learn and do." The website also explained just as Ms.Gore did that North Carolina will begin revision in 2015-2016, but the state is using the C3 as a curriculum framework.
Also, I found a great resource from a pdf. This resource explains that the "primary purpose of the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards is to provide guidance to states on the concepts, skills, and disciplinary tools necessary to prepare students for college, career, and civic life. In doing so, the C3 Framework offers guidance and support for rigorous student learning. That guidance and support takes form in an Inquiry Arc—a set of interlocking and mutually reinforcing ideas that feature the four Dimensions of informed inquiry in social studies: 1 Developing questions and planning inquiries; 2 Applying disciplinary concepts and tools; 3 Evaluating sources and using evidence; and 4 Communicating conclusions and taking informed action."
As a future teacher this is very important to recognize and implement in the classroom. The C3 framework is weaved into our Common Core and Essential Standards. Just as the C3 framework is used to " align standards with what citizens need to learn and do" we must also teach these concepts to our students. The resource provided a great quote, "ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS identify and analyze public problems; deliberate with other people about how to define and address issues; take constructive, collaborative action; reflect on their actions; create and sustain groups; and influence institutions both large and small." We as teachers must teach our students to be aware of their responsibilities and to demonstrate these actions for our students.
Resources:
http://www.civicyouth.org/states-are-implementing-the-c3-college-career-and-citizenship-framework/
http://www.socialstudies.org/system/files/c3/C3-Framework-for-Social-Studies.pdf
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
NCPTS
This last two weeks of class have been very important and dare I say stressful. Stressful in a good way, if stress can be good! In these last two weeks we have studied extensively on the Teacher Candidate standards that we must demonstrate as student teachers but most importantly as teachers in the classroom. The enormity and weightiness of these standards have shown me areas in which I need to grow in to be proficient. The significance of these standards are more important to me now then ever before because in less than a year I will be student teaching. I have done much self-reflection this week in seeing where I need to grow and improve. So, in this week's blog I have decided to summarize the five standards and relate them to the classroom.
Standard One: Teacher Demonstrates Leadership
Teachers are to demonstrate leadership in the classroom, in their school, and in the profession. The demonstration of leadership allows the teacher to be accountable for their actions and to continue to grow as not only teachers but as learners. As a teacher leader in the classroom the teacher takes responsibility for the progress of all of their students. In being a leader in the school the teacher is to collaborate with colleagues and establish goals and plans for the improvement of the school. As a leader in the profession, teachers should constantly be making strides to promote professional growth.
Standard Two: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
As I explained in class today standard two follows the idea that teachers should not only respect and accept diversity in the classroom but it should flow into the instruction. Teachers can say that they are treating everyone fairly and respect them, but the instruction may not be differentiated for the diversity of the classroom.
Standard Three: Teachers Know the Content They Teach
This standard may seem silly but it is a very important and relevant standard. If we as teachers do not know what we are teaching, then we are not teaching. The most important thing that should be followed in demonstrating this standard is to know the NCSCOS. While being in Social Studies Methods I have become so familiar with Social Studies standards and we as teachers should know all of the standards. As a elementary education teacher it is our job to master K-6 content. Failing to demonstrate this standard will not only affect our teaching but will affect the learning of our students. Being in the 21st century we no longer have the excuse to not know something. All the information is at our fingertips.
Standard Four: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
In facilitating learning teachers should know their students and how they think and learn. If our instruction is not differentiated based on their needs than we are neglecting the essentiality of allowing our students to learn freely and without judgment. Teachers should know how to communicate with their students. Another key factor to facilitating learning is in how we assess our students. Our formative and summative assessments must be put in place that allows us to develop our lessons based on what our students are gaining from our instruction. I have had to learn quickly that if something is not working don't be afraid to change it. It is better to change your plan than to have students fall into a gap.
Standard Five: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Lastly, but certainly not least is teachers reflect on their practice. As a future teacher I have had to learn to reflect on the lessons that I have taught. While many times it is hard to do it is absolutely necessary. The document provided by the state outlines the great purpose of reflecting on our practice as, "Think systematically and critically about learning in their classroom: why learning happens and what can be done to improve student achievement..." Improvement of our practice is what comes out of reflecting on our practice. I don't know about you but I am not perfect so this provides a way that I can hone in on my weaknesses and make them stronger.
Here is the document that is provided from the State of North Carolina on the professional standards. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/effectiveness-model/ncees/standards/prof-teach-standards.pdf
Standard One: Teacher Demonstrates Leadership
Teachers are to demonstrate leadership in the classroom, in their school, and in the profession. The demonstration of leadership allows the teacher to be accountable for their actions and to continue to grow as not only teachers but as learners. As a teacher leader in the classroom the teacher takes responsibility for the progress of all of their students. In being a leader in the school the teacher is to collaborate with colleagues and establish goals and plans for the improvement of the school. As a leader in the profession, teachers should constantly be making strides to promote professional growth.
Standard Two: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
As I explained in class today standard two follows the idea that teachers should not only respect and accept diversity in the classroom but it should flow into the instruction. Teachers can say that they are treating everyone fairly and respect them, but the instruction may not be differentiated for the diversity of the classroom.
Standard Three: Teachers Know the Content They Teach
This standard may seem silly but it is a very important and relevant standard. If we as teachers do not know what we are teaching, then we are not teaching. The most important thing that should be followed in demonstrating this standard is to know the NCSCOS. While being in Social Studies Methods I have become so familiar with Social Studies standards and we as teachers should know all of the standards. As a elementary education teacher it is our job to master K-6 content. Failing to demonstrate this standard will not only affect our teaching but will affect the learning of our students. Being in the 21st century we no longer have the excuse to not know something. All the information is at our fingertips.
Standard Four: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
In facilitating learning teachers should know their students and how they think and learn. If our instruction is not differentiated based on their needs than we are neglecting the essentiality of allowing our students to learn freely and without judgment. Teachers should know how to communicate with their students. Another key factor to facilitating learning is in how we assess our students. Our formative and summative assessments must be put in place that allows us to develop our lessons based on what our students are gaining from our instruction. I have had to learn quickly that if something is not working don't be afraid to change it. It is better to change your plan than to have students fall into a gap.
Standard Five: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Lastly, but certainly not least is teachers reflect on their practice. As a future teacher I have had to learn to reflect on the lessons that I have taught. While many times it is hard to do it is absolutely necessary. The document provided by the state outlines the great purpose of reflecting on our practice as, "Think systematically and critically about learning in their classroom: why learning happens and what can be done to improve student achievement..." Improvement of our practice is what comes out of reflecting on our practice. I don't know about you but I am not perfect so this provides a way that I can hone in on my weaknesses and make them stronger.
Here is the document that is provided from the State of North Carolina on the professional standards. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/effectiveness-model/ncees/standards/prof-teach-standards.pdf
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