I think that as we are
exploring this course it has become apparent of the issues that might come up
as being a student-teacher. Such as the importance of the methods to b an effective teacher, and its practices (as referred to in
my previous blog). But the issues based on the importance of teacher
preparation by knowing the content in being able to integrate the information
from a curriculum onto different mediums is a new area.
The ability to evaluate
and integrate the curriculum into the classroom that works for students is a
major problem that we need consider as student-teachers, so that we come to
enter the profession, we would be able to learn and grow as educators.
I found a site that best summarizes the importance of teaching preparation in relation to quality teaching.
I found a site that best summarizes the importance of teaching preparation in relation to quality teaching.
Knowing Your Curriculum
Over the years and
learning about the foundations of education, and ethics of teaching that are
meant to be the foundations of our theory and even practices in the future. I
have come to understand the importance in learning about the curriculum.
Knowing your curriculum
is a major starting point in becoming prepared to teach. This is because the
need to review the introductory material for different subject matters can help
you understand just what exactly students are expected to learn. As well it helps teachers to not only identify the material required to develop a mastery of information. But, to help challenge and develop a way for teacher to match the strategies to teach the curriculum that meets individual student requirements (Hunt, Wiseman & Touzel, 2009).
Here
are some steps that can help you to know your curriculum:
1. In going through a
curriculum document students also to analysis how a subject can cross connect
with other grade levels such as K-12. This is done in order to know the
curriculum big ideas for a better insight into the content (Drake, Kolohon
& Reid, 2014).
2. Looking at a curriculum's KDB components (The
Know, Do and Be) Being able to identify the systems and structures that connect
with communication, inquiry and they overlap with other subjects, for examples
the art. This is an interest aspect of teaching preparation that can be looked a further here.
The ideals of communication in regards to the arts curriculum focus more on the ability to create. The end product of what a student produces in the art class acts as a form of communication (Drake, et al, 2014).
The ideals of communication in regards to the arts curriculum focus more on the ability to create. The end product of what a student produces in the art class acts as a form of communication (Drake, et al, 2014).
Here is video that
explains how a subject matter acts a type of medium that expresses other
subject components by integrating other subjects.
(Retrieved At: https://youtu.be/YPaRmEzz-Gs)
3. Knowing your
students. It is needed to be mindful of the multiple intelligences and learning
preferences that exists in a classroom. By adding different assessments,
feedback and activities into the classroom, students learning desire and
preference may be learnt. Ultimately, it is the goal of the teacher to move one set of student understanding and move them forward to other interest and skills sets (Darling-Hammond & Brandford, 2005. By knowing your students you can help aid this goal.
Final Note:
I see that in that once
I have transition into my first year of teaching I will be reminded of the
importance of being prepared based on content information as well I will be aware of the need to deal with a variety students. And I have come to understand how important it is to see the
differences of the KDB components by learning how they overlap. And how they can be used
in a similar manner for other subjects to better get information across to students by being prepared on not one singular course material.
Further more being prepared and making cross subject connections can be used to evaluate
a student’s needs and be able to make accommodations. Also by drawing on
connections from other subjects is can help to promote critical thinking
development and collaboration in the classroom which can help in getting to
know how your students learn.
Reference:
Darling-Hammond, L. & Brandford, J. (2005). Preparing Teachers for a Changing World. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Darling-Hammond, L. & Brandford, J. (2005). Preparing Teachers for a Changing World. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Drake, S., Kolohon, W., & Reid, J., (2014). Interweaving
curriculum and classroom assessment.
Hunt, G., Wiseman, D., & Touzel. (2009). Effective Teaching, Springfield: Charles C Thomas
Publisher, LTD.
Hunt, G., Wiseman, D., & Touzel. (2009). Effective Teaching, Springfield: Charles C Thomas
Publisher, LTD.
Miss Ciaramella,
ReplyDeleteTaking a look at your second post, from an aesthetics perspective, I love the picture you chose to use as the colours make it stand out. I really connected with your points about knowing the curriculum. I found the first three years of my schooling very informative however, when it came to knowing the curriculum, I found I did not even know where to begin. It is not until my fourth year, where teachers are starting to unpack the curriculum and teach us the importance of it. I now know from my classes, how important the curriculum actually is. The video in your post is a great example of a teacher who teaches the whole student. I like how she integrates all subjects and aspects of life skills into her art class as a way to develop holistic students. Do you think this is an easy thing to do by connecting other subjects and aspects of transferable skills into your one class? Do you think this would increase a students overall intellectual ability in a positive way? Thank you for sharing this very insightful blog.
EJD
Miss Ciaramella,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I stand by what I told you in class on Thursday: I commend you for tackling the very heavy subjects and wrestling with them! You really do a great job with this. And as Miss Danielson said in her comment, I agree that until this class, I did not have a firm or in depth understanding of what curriculum is or anything about it, so I agree with the utmost importance of learning about it as future educators.
I really appreciate that you broke down the process of knowing one’s curriculum into steps, because in terms of aesthetics and the learning process, I find for myself I learn better when concepts are broken down and compartmentalized.
I also think it is very important you mentioned, not only once but a few times, the importance of accommodating for a variety of needs, including the needs of every student. This is what I think to be the most important aspect, but also without a doubt the most difficult as well. How do you plan to do this?
I really like that in your blog organization you deliver your information and then include a personal connection to conclude. Thank you for your insight!
Best,
Miss Colella
Miss Ciaramella,
ReplyDeleteThe topic that you chose to write about for this blog post was very insightful and resourceful. I found that your use of images and the video really added to my understanding of the importance of both unpacking and preparing a curriculum for students. I too agree with the previous commenters that prior to my fourth year of university I had very little instruction about curriculum documents and how to understand and read them. Your post has allowed for me to understand a little more about how to unpack a curriculum document and how to do so successfully. I like how you also included a final note as to how unpacking a curriculum is important for you because I strongly agree with when you said that making cross subject connections was important.
Overall you post has provided a great reference for understanding how to unpack a curriculum document and the value and importance curriculum is for prospective teachers.
Miss Chong