tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013943488737791251.post1328526820679360742..comments2013-01-08T21:36:35.349-10:00Comments on Annette's Newest Journey: Learning PainsMrs. Ahunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657210062612664149noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013943488737791251.post-44051768004753896042012-09-21T08:51:04.750-10:002012-09-21T08:51:04.750-10:00Hey Colleen,
I totally agree and I'm not booi...Hey Colleen,<br /><br />I totally agree and I'm not booing you. Yes, we do have a lot in common. I hope to meet you one day. :) <br /><br />At the post-secondary level, we need to be flexible and adapt. After all, that's how it will be when one starts working. In the three schools that I have worked as a teacher, admin is different, teachers are different, the kids are different, and parents are different...I needed to adapt...plain and simple. <br /><br />As a teacher, I try to use a variety of modalities to reach all the different learners in my classes. That gives each learner an opportunity to learn in a way that best suites him/her. If they never experience other methods of learning, their view of how others learn would be so small. They may never learn what learning style is their's either. <br /><br />I feel as an elementary teacher, I learn most from those who struggle with learning. This is where a teacher needs to dig into her "bag of tricks" and use whatever will help these kids. Sometimes after trying so hard, they still don't get it. Talking about these struggles with other teachers help. I usually get that I'm not alone, a new perspective, or some new "tricks". <br /><br />By the time these kids are in their post-secondary education (and yes, they will get there), they'll know what kind of learner they are. They'll know how to learn in different ways, and they'll how to adapt. When they enter the working world, they won't be shocked, they'll have success. They'll realize they have the skills to make it.<br /><br />Smiles to you, AnnetteMrs. Ahunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657210062612664149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013943488737791251.post-79885694761252306802012-09-20T20:40:56.410-10:002012-09-20T20:40:56.410-10:00Hi Annette,
When I taught middle school, I would s...Hi Annette,<br />When I taught middle school, I would start off the year by reading students' profiles with an open mind. I took special note at what motivated the student (peer, adult, material, intrinsic), progress from the previous year, challenges, goals, and interests. This information gave me a good idea about how the student learns. Of course, continuous assessments were needed. My approach to teaching actually started with my learning about the student. If the student was not learning after sincere efforts, it was up to me to find a way to solve the problem. <br /><br />With all respect to attention to learning styles, I wonder if it's important at the post-secondary level (I'll get booed for this). I get torn between allowing adults to choose a path as opposed to creating an easy one for them. They can sink or swim (I can hear the boos!). Self advocacy is an important skill to learn. I do think that it is necessary to create an interesting, meaningful experience for students in a safe environment. We may have preferences, but we can learn to learn in different ways like anything else.<br /><br />Having said that, hope you don't mind that I say we have a lot in common :)<br /><br />Colleen<br />Colleen Okudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406491840734801949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013943488737791251.post-75561981640748006352012-09-20T20:40:38.970-10:002012-09-20T20:40:38.970-10:00Hi Annette,
When I taught middle school, I would s...Hi Annette,<br />When I taught middle school, I would start off the year by reading students' profiles with an open mind. I took special note at what motivated the student (peer, adult, material, intrinsic), progress from the previous year, challenges, goals, and interests. This information gave me a good idea about how the student learns. Of course, continuous assessments were needed. My approach to teaching actually started with my learning about the student. If the student was not learning after sincere efforts, it was up to me to find a way to solve the problem. <br /><br />With all respect to attention to learning styles, I wonder if it's important at the post-secondary level (I'll get booed for this). I get torn between allowing adults to choose a path as opposed to creating an easy one for them. They can sink or swim (I can hear the boos!). Self advocacy is an important skill to learn. I do think that it is necessary to create an interesting, meaningful experience for students in a safe environment. We may have preferences, but we can learn to learn in different ways like anything else.<br /><br />Having said that, hope you don't mind that I say we have a lot in common :)<br /><br />Colleen<br />Colleen Okudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406491840734801949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013943488737791251.post-61211135862367080042012-09-09T00:50:14.696-10:002012-09-09T00:50:14.696-10:00Hi Annette,
After the first meeting, I also thoug...Hi Annette,<br /><br />After the first meeting, I also thought about my students who struggled when I tried to use technology in my class. I could feel their frustration when they don't know what to do. But my students learned quickly as we did. It is hard to learn new things, but we know it is worthy.<br /><br />HyeriHye Ri Joohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391796620297353808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013943488737791251.post-70041420838078706252012-09-06T15:16:53.060-10:002012-09-06T15:16:53.060-10:00HI Annette,
Great work on the blog posts so far!
...HI Annette,<br />Great work on the blog posts so far!<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying your own blog. Pls, post at least one reflection blg post per week.<br /><br />If you have any questions, I am here to help you. You are now in my T.A. group for ETEC 622.<br /><br />Pls, let me know if you need anything by sending me an e-mail to: emerc@hawaii.edu<br /><br />Pls, let me know you have successfully viewed this blog comment from me.<br />mahalo!<br /><br />Aloha from Eddie MERCAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192727600445340313noreply@blogger.com