Observing Math Instruction
Observing Math Instruction
Jeraldine Smith
Grand Canyon University
EED 364
Amanda Bruce
September 23, 2012
On September 20, 2012 I observed in Mr. Jones 1st grade math class. The lesson was based on how to teach addition and subtraction to first grader. In this paper I will be observing an elementary mathematic lesson based on a math standards. The standards The National Council of Teachers of Mathematic (NCTM) are to guide educators on how to teach math the correct way. In comparing and contrasting traditional mathematic, and constructivist-type programs, there are many differences in addressing the standards. The traditional program support teachers to give lecture to student in learning. The standards gave educator the authorities to teach in their own way that best accommodate students. The traditional teaching allows student to ask question and discuss concept to gain understanding. The traditional teaching build a foundation for learning, they are not seen as an active agents in their own learning process. The constructivist –type programs believes that learners should learn math based on their own experiences. The constructivist support learning to be done with others or in groups to gain knowledge. It supports that teachers should be a facilitator and not a lecturer, like the old way of teaching. The constructivist approach of teaching will direct students in the right direction to access the resources to help gain an understanding of what they are learning. Learning is an active agent in their own learning process. The constructivist type programs have set standards that will increase student curiosity through inquiry-based approach to instruction (Fuller, 2001). The limitation of traditional program is that students are not given a chance to show their knowledge that they learn in class. They are not allowed to ask question or have a discussion to better understand the task. If the program allowed student to discuss or ask
Jeraldine Smith
Grand Canyon University
EED 364
Amanda Bruce
September 23, 2012
On September 20, 2012 I observed in Mr. Jones 1st grade math class. The lesson was based on how to teach addition and subtraction to first grader. In this paper I will be observing an elementary mathematic lesson based on a math standards. The standards The National Council of Teachers of Mathematic (NCTM) are to guide educators on how to teach math the correct way. In comparing and contrasting traditional mathematic, and constructivist-type programs, there are many differences in addressing the standards. The traditional program support teachers to give lecture to student in learning. The standards gave educator the authorities to teach in their own way that best accommodate students. The traditional teaching allows student to ask question and discuss concept to gain understanding. The traditional teaching build a foundation for learning, they are not seen as an active agents in their own learning process. The constructivist –type programs believes that learners should learn math based on their own experiences. The constructivist support learning to be done with others or in groups to gain knowledge. It supports that teachers should be a facilitator and not a lecturer, like the old way of teaching. The constructivist approach of teaching will direct students in the right direction to access the resources to help gain an understanding of what they are learning. Learning is an active agent in their own learning process. The constructivist type programs have set standards that will increase student curiosity through inquiry-based approach to instruction (Fuller, 2001). The limitation of traditional program is that students are not given a chance to show their knowledge that they learn in class. They are not allowed to ask question or have a discussion to better understand the task. If the program allowed student to discuss or ask