Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Chapter 4
Raising the bar for each student can look significantly different. Each student learns and comprehends at different rates. Its important to understand what we expect of them. It sometimes may pose a problem with other students. As educators we accomodate to meet each students needs, but younger students don't understand that. How can I tackle this issue with my students? In chapter 4 I enjoyed taking a closer look into the optimal learning model. Demonstration, shared demonstration, guided practice, and independent practice work hand in hand. Once students have all four of these components in place they will be in a situation to master that particular skill. All students are capable of sucess....No EXCEPTIONS!
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Great point about raising the bar for each student does not mean we have the same expectations for all, but rather we expect each to do their personal best.
ReplyDeleteI wish at the top of each of our blogs there was an indication of the grade level taught. I wonder every time I read posts.
I was glad the author pointed out over and over that those 4 components you talked about need to happen regularly - we are never "done" with any of them. I think that's important to remember.
Ashlay,
ReplyDeleteThere should not be exceptions for students to try for success. The key is that students do need to try. If they do not put forth the effort it is so difficult for them to meet the expectations that we have for them.
It is a difficult question that you pose about students understanding that not all students are treated the same way, but that all students are treated fairly. Sometimes, there needs to be a discussion with students that everyone is different, but treated fairly in the classroom. Not everyone needs the same thing from you, but you are there for all of your students.