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Comment on Chapter 13 – Teaching for Learning by Clare

Clare — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:42:22 +0000

Great blog! You did a great job explaining how Mr. Cooper’s lesson used the constructivist perspective. I like how you pointed out that he related math to other subjects like art as well as the real world. I also think that it is very important to use manipulatives, especially in math.

Comment on Chapter 13 – Teaching for Learning by Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:45 +0000

Christian
Your blog is awesome, I have never been on your before. I agree with your response. Math is one of those subjects that is taught to be very black and white, but if teachers can be creative in applying the material students will relate and retain the information. I definitely feel constructivist learning in a must in social studies classrooms, it is always good to get hands on and examine each subject. I also like how you stated that the teacher is showing how math can relate to other subjects, that is what I always preach about in history class: History encompasses everything It was a pleasure reading your blog for the first time!

Comment on Chapter 9 – Case Study 2 by Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:54:38 +0000

Nice blog! I like your comments about asking for the students’ input regarding the class and the exam.

Comment on Chapter 2 – Cognitive Development and Language by Crete

Crete — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:15:02 +0000

Thanks for writing this.

Comment on Chapter 3 – Scenarios by seo blog

seo blog — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:11:54 +0000

This is a really interesting blog post,I have added your blog to my bookmarks I really like it,keep up the good work!

Comment on Chapter 7 – Cognitive Views of Learning (Memory Presentation) by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:25:11 +0000

I enjoyed your presentation on memory. I like that you provided continuity and a clear means for comparison by including in each type of memory the content, duration, and capacity. The inclusion of helpful tools for retention was, well, helpful! Good job!

Comment on Chapter 3 – Scenarios by Trisha Anstaett

Trisha Anstaett — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:55:47 +0000

I am writing to comment on the “zero tolerance” policies in elementary schools. My son is 6 and in the first grade. We have only been in school for 7 weeks and he has been sent to the office almost 10 times if not more. I get these “behavior forms” sent home everyday telling me about how Seth has hit someone, or yelled “I hate you.” I am not saying that he is not wrong in doing these things, but he got one for flicking someone yesterday. Flicking… how much harm can a 44 lb 6 year old’s finger do to someone? He says that he was just playing. Many of the times are that he is just playing, but gets sent to the office. He has already been suspended once… which I insisted they make him serve in-school, because a 6 year old who doesn’t want to go to school in the first place is not going to see a suspension as punishment. Anyway… I just wanted to say that I am struggling and so is he over this “zero tolerance.” Why can’t some of this stuff be handled in the classroom instead of being sent to the office everytime. I don’t see why the children involved are not sat down TOGETHER and talk to about why this happened and what better choices could have been made instead of the hitting/etc. Then they need a chance to act on what they just learned by making a better choice next time. My son just feels like everything he does is wrong, so why try to be good? Even when he is just playing like boys do… he gets in trouble… he doesn’t understand… he’s just being a boy… and the school does not allow him to be that.

Comment on Week 6 Activity – Behavioral Procedures by Corbin

Corbin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:31:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment on my blog! I liked your idea of letting Toni help other students when she finishes her own work. That way, she can strive to finish her work early in order to work with her classmates. I also like the idea of enforcing an agenda so she has to write down the assignments herself. I subbed for a high school class where students had to turn in calendars at the end of the month with all of their assignments, homework, assessments written in. I think it’s a good way to make sure students are on top of their assignments and it also helps to eliminate the “I didn’t know that was due today” type of comments. Nice blog!

Comment on Chapter 2 – Cognitive Development and Language by Developmentally Critical Stage

Developmentally Critical Stage — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:26:23 +0000

Exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to test and demonstrate their knowledge on how to write functional scripts. Developmentally Critical Stage

Comment on Chapter 2 – Cognitive Development and Language by Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:21:19 +0000

I like your idea of connecting teacher and parents in the student’s mastery of the concept by asking students to talk to their parents about wedding rings. I was unsure what the question was looking for, but think the combination of home and classroom learning is great!