conduct a critical self examination of one’s teachings‚ i.e. reflective practice‚ and acquire the element of professional knowledge to constantly improve‚ develop and expand one’s methods of teaching to maximize learning environments (Eggan‚ P. & Kauchak‚ D. 2010. pp‚ 4 – 6). One obstacle a teacher may face is if he or she gets asked a question that they don’t know the answer to. Students look up to teachers and depend on them for the knowledge they require (Yero‚ J.L.‚
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Educational Philosophy Tamara Melton MTE/501 December 14‚ 2012 Theresa Schneebacher Educational Philosophy Education philosophies are evident in today’s schools. Teachers believe all students are capable of learning and mastering basic skills. It’s how teachers teach their students that make the difference. When teacher’s take a look into their teaching philosophy it empowers them to do their best in the classroom. Their philosophic inventory allows them to understand how their student’s
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relates to other similar topics. Pedagogical content knowledge is an understanding of how to represent topics in ways that make them understandable to learners‚ as well as an understanding of what makes specific topics easy or hard to learn (Eggen & Kauchak 2010). General pedagogical knowledge explains to us that we need to have a sound understanding of classroom management and instruction. This understanding must exceed the individual topics that we are teaching. In other words‚ we as teachers need
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amazing learning journey discovering what psychological aspects you can and will come across when you become a teacher. A deep understanding of educational psychology and an ability to apply it in practice are fundamental to being a great teacher (Eggen & Kauchak 2009). You learn about different psychological theories and begin a journey of self discovery as you learn to challenge different views and concepts of learning‚ teaching and assessment. The course begins the journey to becoming the best teacher
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three now but the assistive technology that awaits him during his educational career are very promising. Assistive technology includes adaptive tools that help students with disabilities to learn and perform tasks better in their daily life (Kauchak‚ Eggen‚ Carter‚ page 390). Adaptations to computers can assist children who have severe physical impairments or those who cannot interact with a standard computer unless certain adaptations have been made. Adaptations to computer input devices include
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-Relationships.html Child Development Reference Cote‚ J. E. (2009). Identity formation and self-development in adolescence. In R. M. Lerner & L. Steinberg (Eds.)‚ Handbook of Adolescent Psychology (3rd ed.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. Eggen‚ P.‚ & Kauchak‚ D. (2010). Personal‚ social‚ and moral development. Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms. (8th ed.‚ pp.61-87). New Jersey: Pearson. Eisenberg‚ N.‚ Fabes‚ R.‚ & Spinrad‚ T. (2006). Prosocial development. In N. Eisenberg (Vol. Ed‚)
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students and involve a variety of teaching approaches. Scenario 2: Year Six Year six level has been chosen because as seen in the following school profile the culture of this school is based on and encourages community participation and as Eggen & Kauchak (2010) explains students of this age will be going through physical and emotional changes that often create uncertainty as they attempt to find identity within their personal lives. Concentrating on this grade focussing on the benefits and advantage
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as a professional career unite with each other to create a successful teacher. Day by day a teacher must make decisions about the knowledge they will teach and be willing to give a self-assessment after the day is finished. Reference Kauchak‚ D.‚ & Eggen‚ P. (2005). Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional (2nd ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook
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Running Head: Social Studies Lesson Social Studies Lesson Angela Beehler Grand Canyon University EED-465 November 20‚ 2011 In the social studies lesson plan it was about Native Americans and where they lived. First the teacher will be reading a book about the Native Americans. Then the students will get a worksheet that has a map on it where the students will write down where all the Native Americans tribes that were shown in the book. When the students get done as a class we will
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References: Eggen‚ P. & Kauchak‚ D. (1997). Educational psychology. Windows on classrooms. New York: Prentice-Hall. Huitt‚ W.‚ & Hummel‚ J. (1997). An introduction to operant (instrumental)conditioning. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta‚ GA: Valdosta State
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