There are many
ways to build connections and branch out beyond the classroom. Branching
outside of the classroom helps students reach an authentic audience. Students
now can use technology to get feedback from people from around the globe. For
example, students can use a blog to communicate with someone from outside of
their classroom and have them put in their own perspective. It’s your job as a
teacher to adapt to the 21st century needs and provide your students
with as many opportunities as possible that will prepare them for the real
world.
The East
Initiative model is built on four essential ideas, all which are part of the
original design. First, students need to be responsible for their own learning.
It’s important for students to realize that they are in control of their
choices. A teacher cannot teach a student anything unless they take the
initiative. It’s also important that students are solving real world problems.
If students can make connections to a problem and their own life they will be
more engaged. Since it is the 21st century its important that
students have access to relevant technologies. Having experience with these
technologies will help prepare students to become professionals. Lastly, It’s
essential that students are working together collaboratively. You will
accomplish more as a team then you will as an individual.
It’s important
that students learn how to lead so that they will develop professionalism. It’s
hard to teach students how to lead. The best way to introduce them is by
putting them in the situation. This chapter relates to our class. We are
working in groups collaboratively, using relevant technologies, and are
developing leaders. By learning from this chapters content you are preparing
yourself to be a professional.
Very well put that teachers need to adapt to the 21st century needs. There is so much more variety in tools for the students to use that will help them prepare for their future in the work force.
ReplyDeleteDonovan, your reflection was short and to the point. I found that very helpful. One thing I would suggest, is when you were talk about the EAST initiative model and you were listing the four essential ideas, it would have been help for you say first idea is this, second, third and then last, because when I was reading your reflection I only saw two ideas. I liked your first response to the first question about branching out and building connections outside the classroom. I think that is a very important to teach and have in the classroom. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI liked where you said "A teacher cannot teach a student anything unless they take the initiative. It’s also important that students are solving real world problems. If students can make connections to a problem and their own life they will be more engaged." I have found this to be very true in many cases. Good job.
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