Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 15, 2008 - 21:55.
I have taught for many years. I can remember the time when each child had their personal portfolio based on his/her learning needs. Every night I would go through about 100 + folders, evaluate their daily work and outline what they needed to do next. During class I was a resource answering questions, instructing each child based on his/her learning needs. Some students (independent learners) flourished in this environment reaching much further than expected.
Some students never attained what was expected.
Today I use a Teaching and Learning Cycle much like the one described. I let students know that I am there to help them learn but it is their responsibility to learn. I am always open to suggestions and flexible enough to incorporate ideas that benefit the majority.
Trust must go both ways and works better with some more than others.
I have taught for many
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 15, 2008 - 21:55.
I have taught for many years. I can remember the time when each child had their personal portfolio based on his/her learning needs. Every night I would go through about 100 + folders, evaluate their daily work and outline what they needed to do next. During class I was a resource answering questions, instructing each child based on his/her learning needs. Some students (independent learners) flourished in this environment reaching much further than expected.
Some students never attained what was expected.
Today I use a Teaching and Learning Cycle much like the one described. I let students know that I am there to help them learn but it is their responsibility to learn. I am always open to suggestions and flexible enough to incorporate ideas that benefit the majority.
Trust must go both ways and works better with some more than others.