What
I learned the definition of intelligence. The reason why they do IQ tests to some individuals is to see if they have a learning disability, not all students have to take these tests. We learned about Gardner's multiple intelligences tests and how they are an optimistic view. Another thing I learned was the two different Intelligences students have. Fluid Intelligence: New tasks, adaptations, and acquiring knowledge, the other is Crystallized Intelligence: Knowledge and skills learned through experience, familiarity. I also learned about IEP's and Classification (labels). We had a class debate on classification. At the end we watched a video on turret syndrome.
So What
I think that it is important for us to know about the different intelligences so that we can have our students take these tests and find out how they will learn the best. This is excellent for our information as a teacher. We had a class debate discussing this and I found that I am for Classification because as an educator I want to know how I can help the student individually and help them succeed. Why try and hide it? I feel that if we try and hide the classifications it's like "repeating history". The video on turrets was really informative and interesting to see how students feel who have a disorder. It is hard even as teachers to realize the different feelings they have to experience on a daily basis.
Now What
In my classroom I am going to have the students take Gardner's multiple intelligences test because it is important to realize what ways they will learn the best in. Also this will give me an idea on their strengths and weaknesses. I will have classification for students that need it so that I can be able to help them succeed as much as possible. I am going to try to understand the feelings of all of my students so that my classroom can be a safe and fun environment for each of them.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Test Reflection
On my IQ test my biggest strength was in the Spatial section of the test. I enjoyed taking it but I felt kind of stupid because some of the questions I didn't know. When I took my Multiple Intelligences test I was above 20 on all but one. The one that I scored the lowest on was Intrapersonal (Myself smart). This made me excited because I have more than one strength.
My results on my IQ test were pretty rough. I wish I would have been able to score a little higher. My opinion about the Multiple Intelligences test results is good because I fill like I am pretty well rounded and I don't like to do things by myself I like to work with a team.
Of course the IQ test to me doesn't tell me very much because I study and have a good work ethic. I'm not naturally smart, I have to work really hard at it. The Multiple Intelligences test was fun to do but I don't know if it is extremely accurate because you could put different answers down every time you take it depending on what point of your life you are in.
My highest score on the Multiple Intelligences test was 25 Interpersonal (People smart). My second highest was 23 Logical (Number smart). I tied in four areas with a score of 21 in: Kinaesthetic (Body smart), Naturalistic (Nature smart), Visual/Spatial (Picture smart), Musical (Music smart). I scored 20 in Linguistic (Word smart), and the lowest score was 16 Intrapersonal (Myself smart). My code for results page is vbr18pm64213k
My results for this test. I was pleased with in this test they felt fairly accurate.
The test itself was like any other Intelligence tests I have taken. It was fun but who knows how accurate it is?
I would probably do the Multiple Intelligences test with them (some form of it) just to let them see their different strengths and weaknesses in the intelligences. It's important for them to see the results of this test so that they can improve on the scores/categories they were more weak in. This would help us as teachers to know which student is going to do well in certain subjects and group/individual work and it lets us know which student may struggle with them.
My results on my IQ test were pretty rough. I wish I would have been able to score a little higher. My opinion about the Multiple Intelligences test results is good because I fill like I am pretty well rounded and I don't like to do things by myself I like to work with a team.
Of course the IQ test to me doesn't tell me very much because I study and have a good work ethic. I'm not naturally smart, I have to work really hard at it. The Multiple Intelligences test was fun to do but I don't know if it is extremely accurate because you could put different answers down every time you take it depending on what point of your life you are in.
My highest score on the Multiple Intelligences test was 25 Interpersonal (People smart). My second highest was 23 Logical (Number smart). I tied in four areas with a score of 21 in: Kinaesthetic (Body smart), Naturalistic (Nature smart), Visual/Spatial (Picture smart), Musical (Music smart). I scored 20 in Linguistic (Word smart), and the lowest score was 16 Intrapersonal (Myself smart). My code for results page is vbr18pm64213k
My results for this test. I was pleased with in this test they felt fairly accurate.
The test itself was like any other Intelligence tests I have taken. It was fun but who knows how accurate it is?
I would probably do the Multiple Intelligences test with them (some form of it) just to let them see their different strengths and weaknesses in the intelligences. It's important for them to see the results of this test so that they can improve on the scores/categories they were more weak in. This would help us as teachers to know which student is going to do well in certain subjects and group/individual work and it lets us know which student may struggle with them.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ch. 4 Group Differences learning log
What
This chapter was interesting because it talked about the different group differences such as: Culture and Ethnic Differences, Creating a More Multicultural Classroom Environment, Gender Differences, and Why Are There Differences. A few examples of culture and ethnic differences are; language and Dialect, talking vs. silence, eye contact, personal space, questions, and waiting vs. interrupting. Some examples of gender differences are; Physical activity, motor skills, motivation in academic activities, sense of self, and interpersonal behaviors and relationships. Why are they different? Because of heredity, hormones, socialization, peer behaviors, teacher behaviors, and self socialization.
So What
Chapter four is very important because we do need to understand the cultural differences of a student. The more we understand them and their backgrounds the better we can help and teach them. It is also important to understand the gender differences because they do have a few as you can see in the first paragraph. Understanding all of these differences will help us and the students.
Now What
When I start teaching I will be able to understand their are many differences in each student and I will know not to judge them when they walk into my classroom. This will help me look for characteristics of things. The most important thing to me is not stereotyping. I will have to work on this more because it's human nature to stereotype.
This chapter was interesting because it talked about the different group differences such as: Culture and Ethnic Differences, Creating a More Multicultural Classroom Environment, Gender Differences, and Why Are There Differences. A few examples of culture and ethnic differences are; language and Dialect, talking vs. silence, eye contact, personal space, questions, and waiting vs. interrupting. Some examples of gender differences are; Physical activity, motor skills, motivation in academic activities, sense of self, and interpersonal behaviors and relationships. Why are they different? Because of heredity, hormones, socialization, peer behaviors, teacher behaviors, and self socialization.
So What
Chapter four is very important because we do need to understand the cultural differences of a student. The more we understand them and their backgrounds the better we can help and teach them. It is also important to understand the gender differences because they do have a few as you can see in the first paragraph. Understanding all of these differences will help us and the students.
Now What
When I start teaching I will be able to understand their are many differences in each student and I will know not to judge them when they walk into my classroom. This will help me look for characteristics of things. The most important thing to me is not stereotyping. I will have to work on this more because it's human nature to stereotype.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Ch. 1 Educational Research learning log
9/8/08
What
During class today we talked about the different types of Educational Research. The four types were: Experimental, Correlational, Descriptive, and Action. The definition of Experimental is change. The definition we came up with for Correlational is relationship. Descriptive describes. Action definition is teachers.
So What
This is important in the classroom because these types of research are going to be used daily in teaching new data and facts.
Now What
In my classroom I will use all four of these types of research. I will probably use experimental and action the most. I want my students to reach for things, and learn about cause and effect which experimental research will help them with. Action lets students tell their opinions and also teachers. Action can be customized for each and every teacher/class. This is a great benefit.
What
During class today we talked about the different types of Educational Research. The four types were: Experimental, Correlational, Descriptive, and Action. The definition of Experimental is change. The definition we came up with for Correlational is relationship. Descriptive describes. Action definition is teachers.
So What
This is important in the classroom because these types of research are going to be used daily in teaching new data and facts.
Now What
In my classroom I will use all four of these types of research. I will probably use experimental and action the most. I want my students to reach for things, and learn about cause and effect which experimental research will help them with. Action lets students tell their opinions and also teachers. Action can be customized for each and every teacher/class. This is a great benefit.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Motivation
1.) Why am I here? I am here because a couple of years ago I worked with a 3rd grade class and I loved it. Teaching the students was a great feeling. I loved watching each student progress and improve. This was an amazing and life changing experience for me. I worked with a teacher that taught me a lot and she was so wonderful with the children. I was like a sponge in this class, absorbing everything I could to learn more about teaching.
2.) What motivates you? The things that motivate me are: Rewards, the feeling of accomplishment, and learning things that will benefit me in teaching.
3.) Why do you succeed? I succeed because I have never had the desire to fail. Succeeding takes a lot of time, motivation, and discipline. I love the feeling of success.
4.) Why do you fail? Because I don't understand instructions. I don't know the material well enough. I didn't ask enough questions.
5.) How do you need to change your perspective and/or motivations in order to succeed in teaching? I need to think more about being a teacher and what will make me an awesome teacher rather than just being a good student and getting the A.
2.) What motivates you? The things that motivate me are: Rewards, the feeling of accomplishment, and learning things that will benefit me in teaching.
3.) Why do you succeed? I succeed because I have never had the desire to fail. Succeeding takes a lot of time, motivation, and discipline. I love the feeling of success.
4.) Why do you fail? Because I don't understand instructions. I don't know the material well enough. I didn't ask enough questions.
5.) How do you need to change your perspective and/or motivations in order to succeed in teaching? I need to think more about being a teacher and what will make me an awesome teacher rather than just being a good student and getting the A.
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