Observation of a 5 ½-year old boy at the school playground Psychology 2103 – Human Growth and Development Summer 2014 Observational Paper INTRODUCTION Wayne is a five and a half year old boy in kindergarten‚ who will turn six in July. He is the youngest child in his class; most of his peers already turned six during the school year. He is about average height for his age and thin‚ with brown hair and eyes. He has a happy temperament and positive disposition; he demonstrates secure
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Technology in the Classroom There is no doubt technology had transformed teaching and the way students learn; however‚ in the world of education‚ there are those who believe technology is a vital asset in the classroom and there are those who completely oppose it. Either way‚ technology has become the leading force in society today; no one can escape it. It is important for educators to find the most effective ways of using technology in the classroom without relying solely on it. The keys
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THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT The article focuses on classroom environment and its characteristics. The environment in the class influences how teachers and students feel and behave. What is more‚ its qualities can have a lasting effect on our lives. The teacher’s challenge is to make the classroom environment functional‚ thoughtful‚ enjoyable and literate. However‚ there are things in real life that make it difficult for teacher to create specific classroom environment. Among these we can find‚ for
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Stereotypes in the Classroom Milissa Jacobs Page 1 “If Americans are to embrace diversity‚ the conscious and unconscious expressions of racism (sexism) within our society must be identified and done away with.” Teachers must prepare themselves and the children for the ever changing challenge of interacting and communicating with diverse races. Reduction of fear‚ ignorance‚ and personal detachment are possible benefits to a multicultural education ( (Wilson). Multicultural education is
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Ethnography As a new teacher I have not be given the privilege to have my own classroom yet‚ but I was given the opportunity on two occasions to practice my teaching skills with students. These two experiences have given me so much insight on how a classroom is run‚ and what I need to do implement to have a successful and smooth running classroom. Growing up from a very diverse back ground has allowed me to be more open and accepting with my students. I feel that I can relate to many of them on
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Introduction Classroom observation is one of a repertoire of strategies which help staff gather information about the core work of Learning and Teaching. It should be carried out sensitively and professionally‚ and should involve teachers in consultation about the purposes and format of the exercise so that everyone involved is clear about their role in the activity The Nature of Observation Observation is a systematic eye on what happens in the classroom. It can be recorded by narrative
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CONDUCT/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT BY BALA BAKWAI Department of Educational Foundations Faculty of Education and Extension Services‚ Usmanu Danfodiyo University‚ Sokoto. Email Address: bala_bakwai@yahoo.com‚ bakwaibala@udusok.edu.ng Phone Numbers: 08035448236 &08054821103 & 08020527038 Being a Paper Presented at the Workshop organized by Sautul-Haqq Islamic Nursery and Primary School Between 15th-16th July‚ 2012 CONTENTS A. Code of Conduct in the Classroom B. Classroom
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first year of actual “kid pitch” baseball‚ and I was blessed to have my first step dad as my coach. He always found favor in creating the team of kids that nobody else wanted‚ and we would always be a competitor. It was then I noticed‚ not only a special ability to play the game but a born sense of leadership. Another beneficial factor in learning the game at any age is getting whooped by the other team‚ and having the ability to know our guys did everything we could at the best we could‚ and we knew
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This chapter focused on autonomy in the classroom. Autonomy in the classroom has the potential for great success. Giving students choices control over what they are doing promotes positive motivation. This allows them to take charge and have some control of whatever the task is. This enhance in motivation can also result more meaningful learning and higher achievement. Autonomy among students also develops their ability to adapt. Since it is their choice they are willing to do more to make it work
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ILLUSTRATOR: Chris McKimmie PUBLISHER: allen & unwin PUBLISHED: August 2008 Special Kev is a fascinating children’s picture book based on a trouble young boy named Kev. The book follows the story of young Kev’s special life and entertains the readers by telling the journey of how he became grounded until his next birthday. One day Kev was born. His mum planted roses and rolled out the red carpet so she called him Special Kev. He is the only one out of his eleventy million cousins who has curly
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