Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Section 4 Summary

The first section I read was about what makes individuals smart and how to deal with slow learners. From the information I read it discussed if students were a product of genetics or their environment. The example that was given about the basketball twins made this clear to me. I believe that by genetics the two boys are both given opportunities to be successful in sports. The students’ ability to do well with academics can be a factor from genetics or from their environment. This section also listed certain strategies you can use for slow learners. I believe that by praising effort, and not ability can help the students to be more successful in school.
The next section talks about ways to become a better teacher in the classroom. The best skill is for you to practice your teaching skills and analyze how you do in the classroom. You need to consciously try to improve, seek feedback on your teaching, and undertake new activities to show improvement. The main activity listed in this section was to get a partner teacher and tape yourself teaching in the classroom. Then with your partner analyze your lessons and think of ways to improve the lesson and activities. The main idea is to understand everyone has room to improve and it is a process to go through as a teacher.

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