Throughout this program I have noticed that the things we study and discuss during our coursework or class affect me as a teacher in different ways. More often than not I am inspired to try something new in my classroom, make adjustments to the way I am already doing something, see the benefits in things that I have already implemented in my classroom, or remind me of valuable teaching strategies that I have forgotten about over time. It causes me to reflect on things that I do in my classroom, and to improve upon them in some way.
When we learned about creativity last semester, I changed up some schedules and procedures in my classroom to allow my students to make more choices and have more creative freedom in their work. As we studied action research, I started collecting data on my students and analyzing it for trends. When we talk about goal setting and student agency, I am reminded to keep up on the systems in place in my classroom and not let them slide off the agenda, because I realize the importance of them. As I’m learning and trying new things, I am creating my own inquiry cycle that is basically just me asking myself how I can be a better, more effective, and more innovative teacher.
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Jose Cerda
2/18/2018 04:42:25 pm
I can relate to that, the excitement to try new things and being open minded to change are good things to have when we are learning something new. I've also found many reflecting opportunities throughout the program. I really enjoyed learning about the brain and different everyday things that affect our thinking and how we feel. I found that very useful, exercise has been very helpful in times of stress.
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Marisabel Olguin
2/19/2018 08:49:31 pm
I have been feeling the same excitement about trying new things or adjusting things I feel can be improved. I find myself daydreaming while I read ,which usually I would think of as a problem because I want to remember what I read, but I am thinking about how to tweak things and change things for the better in my classroom. I have been writing the ideas down as soon as they pop into my head because I won't remember the brilliant idea, I just had, if I just continue my reading.
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Diana Olguin
2/20/2018 12:22:30 am
I remember thinking how can I improve my teaching strategies to be more creative in class. Since then, I have given my students more choices when it comes to presenting work, or completing late work. How do you feel you are becoming a better innovative teacher?
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AuthorKayla Bryant is an elementary school teacher in Napa, CA. This year she teaches a 2/3 combo class. She keeps a journal with funny quotes from her students, and enjoys learning and laughing alongside them. Some of her main educational interests are related to goal setting, growth mindset, and creativity. Archives
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