His name is Micheal reflection 4

Teachers have a tendency to stereotype in secondary classrooms by not approaching students or asking students who are not freshly groomed questions. Teachers tend to avoid asking girls questions or having them answer. In my classroom that I am observing, I noticed the teacher do not respond to a boy that she earlier had to tell him to pay attention. She ignored him when he raised his hand to answer a question. I also noticed that she assumed that a student will misbehave, because of the way he spoke or dressed. Teachers have to realize that kids do not always get to pick what they want to wear to school. Some teachers think that males are more competent to answer with the right question. I also noticed that the teacher would not give much wait time for girls to answer than they would boys. If the teacher has a male answering a question, she gives a decent amount of wait time.

A way that I can treat a student by the way they are rather than by assumptions is by treating each student equally. If a student does not turn in their homework verses a student who never turns in their homework, they will both have to go to detention. I will not give one student a chance that has never been late on homework and not the other student. Something that can also help me to not be stereotypic is to ask questions to every student and not just the ones who look as if they know the answer. For an example, if I ask a sports question to get my point across to the class, I will not ask a student who looks like they play sports. If I ask a question about math, I would not ask a student who a think is good at math. Generalizing my questions for anyone to answer will minimize stereotyping in the classroom. If a student is being picked on, I will not assume that he did something to deserve it. I will get the students together and find a solution so that it will not happen again. If a student who is blind and wants to read aloud to the class, I will allow them to read and will not rush them as if they are reading the same way the majority of the classroom reads. I had a teacher began to read the students who was blind parts in the story, because the teacher decided she was taking too long to read it.

Reflection#3

After reading this article, I believe in inclusion, because it gives the students something to look up to. If it is a least restrictive environment, then the student has every right to be in the classroom. To address the need of all students, there should be accommodations as well as modifications not just in the classroom. For an example, the government should provide more funds for the schools that are at the bottom 5%.If the law expects teachers to increase their qualifications, so should the funds. The government should have the certain students who are at the bottom 5% have their own score criteria. If students have improved more than 40%, they should be able to pass. Creating more charter schools will help students have higher achievement scores. This semester, I will strive for inclusion, because there is always a way to make things better in schools. Make every second count in class. No free time unless every can pass a pop quiz. Have students write letters to the board of education to raise funds. I can also have contest on who can bring the most Kellogg’s box tops to school to earn funds. I can evaluate other schools information in the district to see where we need more help in and some strategies to keep. Report cards are good to have, because it shows students how far they have to go to reach their goal. I can have students assisting each other with tasks. Increasing their appreciation of helping one another can help them want to get better in their education. Alexander,L (2011). A better way to fix no child left behind. 3(34).New York,NY, 52-12. Retrieved from. http://ehis.ebscohost.com.easydb.angelo.edu/eds/detail? Wallis, C.,Steptoe,S.(2007).How to fix no child left behind. Time Magazine. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1625192,00.html

Extra Credit Give More Hugs

I decided to participate in Give More Hugs, because it gives students the opportunity to donate to an organization that actually has the donation going straight to the kids in need. I like a donation that does not always have to do with money, because they have to split that money with the “middle man”. I always donate each year, because I feel that if I was in that position, I would want people to help me. My community has easy access to donate especially around the Holidays. I can create opportunities for children in need by having myself available to volunteer. I volunteer at recycling centers all the time. I can attempt to volunteer at non-profit organizations to help distribute donations or even give out flyers. I can help my future students with resources to participate in extracurricular activities by consulting goodwill or another source to help them get leotards for dancing or baseball shoes for playing baseball. I can help pay for physicals or consult child services for contribution. I can have children write down what they need on a piece of paper without their names and ask other students to pick one from the posting board and donate that need. They can do it for extra credit or more free time.

Success Journal of the week

Other areas that I would like to succeed in are to be more efficient with Microsoft word and PowerPoint. When students asked me how to do something on the computer, I tried to guess on how to do it. Sometimes I figured it out, but most of the time I just find out a way. I knew that there was a shortcut on how to do it, but I just didn’t know how to get there. I see myself in the future to ask other students to help each other if I don’t know what the answer is. I can also ask them questions that I do know to see if they can figure it out on their own. I feel bad not knowing all of the questions that students will ask me. I know that teachers don’t know everything, but I should know everything that an 8th grader should know how to do. However, I see myself being successful in the classroom on how to keep students from getting off track. Helping students that need extra attention is something that I see myself being successful in. When a student is not doing their work, I would kneel down next to them and ask them what they need to be doing right now. If they don’t know I would tell them, if they know I would help them start the assignment to put them back on track. I would also tell students to take their time if I know it will take them the whole period to do. Even when I know that we are a little behind, I will still allow them to take their time, so that they will not have to rush. If students are doing a test, I would make sure that the classroom stays quiet until everyone is done. If I hear students began to talk, I will look around to see if anyone else has the test on their desk. If I see someone with a test still on their desk, I would tell the class to be quiet, because I was quiet for you when you were taking the test. Be mindful of others still taking it please. Keeping a journal on what happened in the classrooms helped me to figure out some strategies that I see myself doing differently and being successful.

Success Journal #4

This afternoon, I came later in the day. I experienced 5th period today. They were an A.P. class. They knew how to do more things on the computer than the other periods for the same subject. What I see myself doing successfully is learning from the A.P. classes. They had more detailed and complex information on Edgar Allen Poe. I can read what they put in thier poems to give other kids in other periods some ideas. I can also use A.P. completed work to show as examples for the other students.

Success Journal #3

Today in the classroom. We went to the computer lab. I helped students to add pictues in the background of thier poems. I had trouble with the shorcuts in Microsoft Word. What I see myself doing successfully is asking other students to help another student. There was a substitute teacher today and when A student asked him a question on how to do something on the computer, he asked the whole class the question. It is good cooperating skills to have students teach each other.

Observation Reflection#2(Success Journal)

Today when I observed the 8th grade class, I noticed that the teacher gave students a test and told them that they don’t have all period to do. I have been to two different classes and realized that no student was able to finish before the bell rang. What I would do differently to be successful would be to tell the students you have all class period to read and do the end of story questions, so take your time. I would also tell the students to be quiet, because this is a test day. I wouldn’t do what the teacher did and ask the class who are still taking the test, then ask the students to be quiet, because if I was the last student trying to take my test I would try to rush so that people will not be waiting on me so that they can socialize.

Observation Reflection(Success Journal #1)

Oct 21,2013 One thing that I have learned in observing the class is that they are not really motivated unless its something fun. The teacher can give them step by step instructions on how to do something even for extra credit, but most of the students won't do it. I noticed that the teacher didn't approach to students who were fooling around and not doing their work.When I notice a student who isn't doing their work or is playing around with their neighbor, I would approach that student and ask them what are you supposed to be doing right now? Ask to see their recent homework and if they got it wrong, I would ask them what they are supposed to do next to get extra credit.If they don't understand what they are supposed to be doing, I would help them while leveling with them , so they won't be intimidated.

First reflection Introduction

Ashley Gachett and I am from Houston, Texas.I am a child of six and is the second oldest and have geese as pets. I was raised in Ohio before my father migrated to Houston. I was excited to come to Texas, because it will be vacation weather all year round. Come to find out, it is not what it is all cracked up to be.  My major is Kinesiology and my minor is Professional Education.

I decided to come to Angelo State University, because it had the program that I wanted and heard that the program is really good. I am currently working on my certification. Upon graduation, I hope to find a school in Dallas,Texas to teach Physical Education to 7^th and 8^th graders and Health as well.

My top three roles of a teacher will be to encourage your students. Students need that encouragement, because the earlier a child knows what their passion is in life, the easier it is for them to start working on their goals. I remember telling my teacher that I wanted to be the president and she encouraged me to continue on with what I want to do in life. I am thankful that she didn’t discourage me like my family did. Teachers might be the only voice that can make or break a child. Although kids don’t know all of the responsibility and things you have to do to become a president, teachers should always encourage the child to do what they want to do.  Second would be to get involved with their students. I remember my first grade teacher. She was so involved in her students outside of class that she took me home once when my parents did not arrive. Students will feel comfortable asking questions and be more involved if the teacher is involved too. I knew it was risky, because of the policy, but she felt as if I was one of her children. It also embarrassed my parents to be on time for now on so that they won’t look so bad. Third would be to teach the class. Education is the most important role that teachers have.