Running head: OBSERVATION AND REFLECTION Classroom Observation Paper Donielle E. Howard University of Phoenix MAT 531: Curriculum Constructs & Assessment: History/Social Science Jackie Mangieri‚ MED June 19‚ 2005 Observation and Reflection My observation involved me observing a wonderful teacher that teaches music for kindergartner to 5th grade‚ at Forrestal Elementary School. This teacher has been teaching for over 20 years. She has experience
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OUTLINE OF REFLECTION There are many definitions in the literature of reflection‚ most however agree that it is an active‚ conscious process Reflection is often initiated when the individual practitioner encounters some problematic aspect of practice and attempts to make sense of it. Dewey Dewey (1933) defined reflection as: An active persistent and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusion to which
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Effect of using mathematics teaching aids in teaching mathematics on the achievement of mathematics students NAME: OGUNSHOLA STEPHEN ADESHINA MATRIC NO : 081004105 SUPERVISOR: MR OPARA CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Mathematics is the foundation of science and technology and the functional role of mathematics to science and technology is multifaceted and multifarious that no area of science‚ technology and business enterprise escapes
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‘models of reflection’ which have been proposed. Evaluate your findings‚ discussing ways these models can be applied. Critically analyse at least two of these models of reflection and write a report which explains the model‚ sets out your analysis and conclusions and describes how you will use your chosen model. Whether we talk of Froebel‚ Dewey‚ Kolb or Gibb‚ these few along with many other learned psychiatrists‚ psychologists and child experts have one thing in common. Reflection. After all
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Introduction Gaynor R Williams and Lesley Lowes (2001‚ p. 1482) found that “Reflection is now a prerequisite for all nurses‚ midwives and health visitors. It is the method endorsed by the UKCC to promote the development of informed‚ knowledgeable and safe practice‚ and qualified practitioners are required to maintain a personal professional profile containing evidence of reflection on practice.” For my reflective portfolio assignment I will discuss a scenario where I felt dignity was not provided
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have a right to obtain information about their child but paraeducators should refer parents to the supervising teacher for information about their children. As a paraeducator in the classroom‚ you feel that the supervising teacher exhibits poor teaching skills and that the classroom lacks organization. You don’t feel comfortable discussing this with the teacher so you want to go directly to the school administration with the concerns. It is sometimes difficult to discuss classroom strategies
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Introduction to Catholic Social Teachings What is Catholic Social Teaching? • refers to the teachings of the Church on social justice issues • it promotes a vision of a just society • It is grounded in the Bible and in the wisdom gathered from experience by the Christian community as it has responded to social justice issues throughout history. Three Elements of Catholic Social Teaching • Principles for Reflection • Criteria for Judgment • Guidelines
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educational needs’. This means that the aim of inclusive practice is to create a neutral learning environment. It should be noted that that every learner will have different needs and requirements and therefore‚ should be taught respectively. Equality is a vital part of successful inclusive practice. This assignment will try to analyse the factors that influence learning‚ referring to legislation to support and enforce inclusive practice. 2. Analyse that characteristics which influence the learning
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bring the child to a higher level‚ effective teaching is required. What then constitutes effective teaching? There are many elements to effective teaching which I will discuss in detail in this essay and I will conclude that when all these elements are in place the teacher will have brought all her students irrespective of their abilities from where they are to a higher level in all aspects of their development. The elements of effective teaching that I am going to discuss are‚ preparing a learning
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Rounding Mixed Decimals to the Nearest Tenth A concept in mathematics that students need to learn in elementary school is to round mixed decimals to the nearest tenth. This essay describes how I would teach this concept to a group of fourth grade students. To begin‚ I would identify the prerequisite skills that students need in order to master this concept. First the students need to understand place value of whole numbers and decimals; this is necessary because rounding can affect the amount
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