Melanie+W

Line of learning--How have my understanding and application of the CEI influenced my thinking and instruction.
Aug. 2, 2010 Aug. 3, 2010
 * this makes me reevaluate what I tech as well as how I teach
 * checking for understandng more often and changing my methods of instruction based on this info. is important.
 * evalating how to each for learner diffrences with various lessons is someting I need to look at.
 * I still struggle with how to do this and make it manageable for me and my work load.
 * relevance is often the area I lack in when teaching pieces of literature.
 * this has definately made me look at my teaching.
 * I hope to work toward getting other teachers (accross the curriculum) to believe in this and implement it.
 * I look toward the future and how I can improve my instruction using these ideas and techniques.
 * This knowledge makes me excited to start a new school year and see what a difference I can make for some students.

Aug. 4, 2010 Aug. 5, 2010
 * Although none of this information is new, I believe that this hass allowed me to have a deeper understanding and given me time to think about how to implement this. I feel as if there are many ways to increase the rigor and relevence in the classroom. Sometimes it may even be as easy as holding students accountable to a higher level of expectations for the work that is turned in. This may require taking more time out of class to sit and work with students. I am hopeful that I will be able to make some of these changes, especially in class structure and organization. Taking classes like these just before the school year starts is always a great way to start the year. Such an energizer.
 * Again, this has made me think about the changes I need to make in my classroom and how I can make my classroom instruction more effective. I am also re-empowered to fight the good fight with my administration to get the changes in the building that we need. I would love to bring this training to our staff, as I know that it is relevent to all people within our building. What a great check at the end of an industrial tech class, "tell me everything you know about shop safety". Wow, this would be a great way to see how ready your student are to be hands on in the shop...maybe prevent the loss of a finger? ;-)