Session Seven Replies
Jennifer Grinage,
I like the idea of assigning each student a task. It sounds like the
class worked well together. At what point did the teacher step in when
these problems could not be resolved by the groups first??? I usually
step in when it appears that the conversation is getting nowhere. What
is your take on this?
Sincerely,
Tara Hernandez
Amanda Hawkins,
How do you think the observation would have changed if the students were
culturally diverse? Also, did you notice a difference in the other
forms of diversity during your observation. Diversity is not just cultural
or based on ethnic background; but race, abilities, age, and gender also
can be diverse.
Did the teacher choose the groups or did the students choose the groups?
How do you think that would make a difference?
Sincerely,
Tara Hernandez
Mikala Hill,
Why do you think the teacher did not have the students trust? What
do you think she could have done to show that trust? It is apparent
that she has some good skills, but I am wondering if the students don't take
her seriously because she is a kindergarden high school teacher. Also,
I am sure they work in groups, but how does she support that? What
kind of things show the cooperation and peer relationships in these groups?
I know that you mentioned that the students compare answers, but is there
any other thing that they do?
Sincerely,
Tara Hernandez
Robert Gunnip,
I think it is great that the students are learning how to handle themselves
when visitors are in the room. It is wonderful to hear that they are
learning such an important skill early on. In addition, students need
to learn to use "indoor voices" and I think this teacher is doing an effective
job. It appears that your observation was thorough and I have no further
questions.
Sincerely,
Tara Hernandez
Valencia Grinage,
I find it interesting to see your perspective here from an observation of
a community college rather than a primary or secondary school. Was there
any particular body language or verbal tone that maybe suggested that some
of these groups did not work well together? I read that there were
two guys and two girls that were suppose to be in a group, but yet they did
not work as a group.
Sincerely,
Tara Hernandez