Thursday, February 25, 2010
Artifacts and Characteristics of the Novice Teacher #2
The lesson that I am choosing to blog about meets Characteristic 2 which is that the novice teacher should be an effective communicator. The lesson that I formulated and taught within my second grade classroom was a math lesson where I integrated the creative arts. While teaching the students about line symmetry, I had them make symmetrical shapes using their bodies individually, partnering with their peers, through mirror imaging, and illustrations that relate to symmetrical figures with an emphasis on their bodies. This lesson meets the definition of Characteristic 2 because within this lesson the novice teacher is an effective communicator who expresses and receives ideas, messages or information through appropriate spoken, written, and non-verbal forms. This lesson communicates clearly with the teacher's work, students, as well as being able to share the elements from the lesson with colleagues, parents, and the community. This lesson opens many opportunities for the novice teacher due to the fact that being an effective communicator and implementing the fine arts into all content areas will help guide all students with a successful academic career.
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Elizabeth, I think this artifact could be used for several characteristics. Since you incorporated other approaches to learning - adding movement - thus creating instructional opportunities for diverse learners, Characteristic 4 would be a good fit. Characteristic 5 could also be a possibility if more information concerning your planning and implementation were given.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure how Element 4 of Characteristic 2 is shown in your description.
I think this artifact could also fit well with characteristic number 5 as well. Characteristic 5 states: We believe that the novice teacher should have in-depth knowledge of pedagogy. I believe this lesson fits well there because it goes along with human development, young students are still getting to know their bodies and how they move and this lesson lets students explore not only shapes but how they can move their bodies. This also shows that you have a variety of teaching styles. This lesson will really help the students that need visual and hands on learning.
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