This week we began our final reflections concerning the "All Hands In Project!" The students are expanding on their personal writing for their journal entries. I posted some photos of the hands and the journal entries earlier this week. NCATE Standard 1: Professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills... They develop meaningful learning experiences to facilitate learning for all students. They reflect on their practice and make necessary adjustments to enhance student learning. They know how students learn and how to make ideas accessible to them. They consider school, family, and community contexts in connecting concepts to students’ prior experience and applying the ideas to real-world issues. As the class has worked through this project process I have encouraged them to accept the the gifts life gives you not matter how small or how great. Also stated in Standard 1 of NCATE they know their students, families, and communities; use data and current research to inform their practices; use technology in their practices; and support student learning through their professional services. Many of my students are discussing the ways they have helped someone on their own. It has become a "topic" of conversation among the students. I am pleased to see they students eager to learn in greater detail what the meaning of helping someone can bring to you as an individual.
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Vivian, I love the grouping of the hands that your students used. It sends an image of your students working together. Getting little ones to write can at times be challenging. However, you seem to have reached mastery with your students. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteGreat beginning. Be sure to address each NCATE standard before you finish. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth! Somewhere along the way selfishness has taken over our children and the eagerness and willingness to help others has become less important. We need that to turn back around!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! We live in a "ME" society. What in it for me? By focusing on helping others, you have given them a gift that will last a life time. They are learning first hand, "It is more blessed to give, than to receive." You have done a wonderful jog. Hope it last the entire year.
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