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INTASC Standards: INTASC 5 Motivation and Management, INTASC 6, Communication and Technology


 * Constructivist Conversation on Hoosiers 8/23/10**


 * Changing is hard.
 * Time-out
 * Constructivist Conversation on To Sir with Love/Mr. Chips**


 * Tough schools, tough kids.
 * It is difficult to train or teach one to obey rules and control one’s behavior.

10 Motivational quotes INTASC # 5 Motivation and Management These motivational quotes are great.

Nature vs. Nurture Some researchers believe that people behave as they do according to genetic while some believe that people behave in cetain ways because they are taught to do so.

College--philosophy class and power teaching (whole brain teaching) What tools engagement do you observe? It's micro-lecture.

What strategy for encoding does he use most? The strategy that he used the most is repetition.

College-- Aristotle's Four causes: What do you perceive to be one of the essentials of power teaching from observing this clip? One of the essentials of power teaching from observing this clip is repetition or practicing.

Classroom rules [] Engaging is a main idea. Teacher talks straight forward (briefly). Besides, teacher uses gestures to communicate.

Piaget's theory Piaget' theory reflects the internal mental processes that are used to acquire knowledge. This theory describes how people understand, analyze and solve problems. Instruction under this theory must be delivered at the appropriate level or stage of student development. Instruction application includes learning styles, metacognition, behavioral temperaments, scaffolded instruction, and peer tutoring. In addition, cognitive theorists believe that students learn new things based on prior knowledge.

Vygotsky' s theory Vygotsky' s theory, the most widely known is the zone of proximal development. This theory was based on the idea that when children have assistance with learning, they can do more collaboratively than by themselves. The zone of proximal development refers to the difference between what a child can do on his/her own and what that child can do with assistance, either from peers or adults. Vygotsky believed that children who work or interact with others perceive things differently. In other words, a child can accomplish more advanced tasks when he/she works collaboratively with a more able person.

Kohlberg' s theory of moral development Kohlberg proposed six stages of moral development:
 * Punishment and obedience--describes children who follow the rules so as to escape punishment. For example, If first-grade students are told not to talk or they will lose their points or reward, they will not want to lose that, and so they will not talk.
 * Individualism and change, refers to children who follow the rules not only to avoid punishment but also to gain a reward for their good behavior.
 * Encompasses mutual interpersonal expectations and interpersonal comformity; at this stage, children want to please the people who are important to them. For example, senior high school may behave in a manner that gains the approval of their teachers or peers.
 * Kohlberg belived that teens become oriented to conscience, and they recognize the importance of established social order. Teens at this stage will obey the rules if the rules reflect basic values, such as mutual respect, courtesy, or honesty.
 * Post-conventional morality, Kohlberg believed that few high school students recognize the importance of individual rights and social contracts
 * The last stage, Kohlberg believed that very few individuals ever reach this stage. Those who reach this stage believe that individuals should obey most rules because most rules reflect principles. However, if the rules violate ethical principles, then they have a choice to follow their conscience even if that means breaking the rules.

Glasser' s theory Glasser emphasized that human not only need to survive and reproduce, but also to belong & love, to gain power, to be free, and to have fun. All of these needs are equally important. To motivate students, educators must understand that what is going on inside the students, rather than the outside situation.

Seabiscuit 9/13 A horse and trainers The horse was punished by the trainer (Fitzsimmoms). Punishment can evoke fear and is a poor choice for motivation. A man who is a new trainer took the time, looked into Seabiscuit' s heart and eyes, and believes in him--his potential. Building relationships of trust, a new trainer brings out the best in Seabiscuit.

Differentiated Instruction Clip []

Constructivist Conversation on Parten Play therapy 9/20 INTASC #2 Student Development--the teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development. INTASC #4 Multiple Instructional Strategies--the teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills. []
 * Skits--the various of free play in children
 * Unoccupied behavior--the children were not playing but strolling around
 * Onlooker behavior--children were not playing, but watching
 * Cooperative play--children were assigning roles and playing together

Montessori 9/20 INTASC # 2 Student Development--the teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learing opportunities that support a child's intellectual,social, and personal development. INTASC # 4 Multiple Instructional Strategies--the teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.
 * Children chose their own activities
 * A girl was arranging flowers
 * She put everying back where they belong

Constructivist Conversation 9/27/10 INTASC #2 The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development. INTASC #3 The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. INTASC #5 The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. INTASC # N/A
 * Searching for Bobby Fischer**
 * Chess is an intellectual game
 * A boy who knows how to play chess and can beat his father
 * A boy with high levels of intelligence outstanding abilities impressed us all
 * Mother helps her son develop his talent by letting him watch a man play chess
 * An adult shows a positive attitude; a child responds the same way
 * Boyz in the Hood**
 * The teacher shows no knowledge of classroom management
 * The teacher shows no knowledge of communication skills
 * The teacher shows no kowledge of building relationship with her students
 * The teacher shows no knowledge of understanding a positive social interaction
 * The teacher shows a bad attitude toward her students

Constructivist Conversation 10/04/10 Billy Elliot

INTASC #2 Student Development - The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learing opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development. INTASC #3 Diverse Learners - The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. INTASC #5 Motivation and Management - The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
 * A boy is sneaking and does not want to be noticed
 * He stole a book from the library
 * He is studying and practicing ballet
 * His teacher is glad that he did very well and wink at him

Constructivist Conversation 10/11/10 Presentation INTASC #2 Student Development - The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development. INTASC # 3 Diverse Learners - The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. INTASC # 4 Multiple Instructional Strategies - The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills. Alfred Binet Weschler Sir Francis Galton Florence Goodenough Robert Sternberg Carol Dweck

Constructivist Conversation 10/18/10 INTASC #2 Student Development - The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunties that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development. INTASC #3 Diverse Learners - The teacher understands how students differ in their aproaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. INTASC # 4 Multiple Instructional Strategies - The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills. Presentation
 * Howard Gardner (Multiple Intelligences)
 * Henry Herbert Goddard

Observation Report Observation Location Hug High School and Sierra Vista Elementary School Hug High School is located in Reno, Nevada on a hillside in northeast Reno. This school has a high percentage of students from ethic minorities and low-income families. The majority of students are Hispanics and African American. Observing a history class with a teacher who has twenty-two students. Teacher assigned different instructions for students. For ELLs, the teacher had those students outline the timelines, and for regular education students, teacher had them summarize two chapters (the civil war). Teacher used quiet signal by raising high five, which is working very well. When some students who were not doing what they were supposed to do, the teacher used nonverbal by looking at them and pointing to their books. Which means, "please do the assignment". Those students were responding well. Teahcer gave direction in concise and repetitive manners. Students had great respect for their teacher.

Sierra Vista Elementary School is located in Reno near the University of Nevada Reno. There are quite a few students from UNR to observe this school. Observing the second-grade class with a teacher who has nineteen students. Most students are diverse. For second-grade, they are very well behave. Dispite thier good behavior, the teacher consistently remind students to pay attention when they seem to off task. Teacher is very helpful for the observers and said "if you have questions, please let me know". Also, the observers asked teachers lot of questions about instruction and she explained very well. The teacher is very enthusiasm and energetic. In addition, administrator and staff are supportive. It's been a pleasure observing this school.

Lessons Learned: Hug High School --Be clear about expectations --Support students when they make mistakes --Allow adequate time for learning --Establish special areas for enrichment --Build student-teacher relationships --Use effective communication strategies

Lessons Learned: Sierra Vista Elementary School --Reinforce the learning process by being available for students and flexible at all instruction time --Help students organize work and work area --Implement effective transition periods --Listen to the learners --Use effective communication strategies --Create a comfortable and safe environment for students --Invole students in creating rules and procedures --Be clear about expectations --If students are having behavior issues, the teacher should attempt to address issues with students before seeking assistance from others, and attempt various interventions suitable to the student and grade level --At lelementary level, consistency is important and teachers must provide consistent reinforcements

Jerome Brunner is the theorist associated with constructivism that includes the scaffolding of skills. Brunner contends that instruction should consider the following: --Natural learner tendendcies --The organization of knowledge for ease of learning --Effective sequencing of content --Appropriate rewards and punishments

Albert Bandura (Social theory learning) --Aggression is learned either through personallly, media or environment --Children is influenced by the reinforcement of family members, the media or the environment --Children observed an adult acting violently, then they imitated the agressive behavior INTASC #2 Student Development - The teacher understands how children learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social and personal development. INTASC #3 Diverse Learners - The teacher understands how students difffer in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. INTASC #5 Motivation and Management - The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.