Piano pedagogy

Rationale: Going through elementary school I remember doing the 5E model during science. My teacher had all the students engaged during science and I was eager to learn more. Now that I am learning about the 5E inquiry model it makes me realize that students need to be engaged in their learning. I chose this question because I have done some previous lesson plans using the 5E model. I like to teach students by getting them active and having them do a lot of the work instead of listening to me…

Abstract A case study was devised to analysis a kindergarten teacher’s verbal scaffolding that she used to differentiate during reading instruction with her small groups in the classroom. The teacher’s altering focuses, lessons, and communication with each group is analyzed in the categories: direct explanation, explicit modeling, invitations to participate, clarification, verifications, and telling. This exemplary teacher nominated in southwestern Pennsylvania adjusted her lessons and…

Within the book, Constructivism and Science Teaching, written by Alan Colburm (1998), he highlights what is constructivism and how to use this theory to teach science. Colburm explains when to use lecture and textbooks within your science teaching and explains how to transition the classroom to a constructivism-based learning. Colburm shows how to use the 21st century skills of cooperative learning and more critical thinking skills through constructivism-based learning (p.18). Since the theory…

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Situation Analysis Teachers are the heart of the academic enterprise. They are the backbone of the educational system for they are entrusted with the responsibility of training the youth. It must be remembered that a teacher is a producer of good, the interpreter of the past, the preserver of the present and the determiner of the future. It has been proven that teachers have an important influence on students’ achievement. Teachers stand in the interface of the…

Favorite Hobby Having a hobby is an essential thing for everyone. When we are young, our parents try to sign us up for swimming classes, ballet classes or soccer classes. As we grow up, our minds develop and we get interested into science classes and summer camps. Seniors are more interested into honor choirs, art exhibitions and designing classes. For college students, the nature of hobbies changes. Advertising for student unions, committees, political parties and elections are everywhere…

“ Every kids need a champion" by Rita Pierson “Every kids need a champion and an adult who won’t give up on him “ . This TED is about education and the way teachers are educating. Rita Pierson a teacher who came from an educator's family gives importance to the relationship and connection between people. In her ted talk, Miss Pierson talks about how she, as a teacher, sees the teaching profession. Rita Pierson quoted George Washington and said, “All learning is understanding relationship”. She…

Teachers spend a considerable amount of time talking to students. Much of this talk revolves around presentation of information. Teachers claim the reason for the quantity is to clarify instruction to students (Bellack, Kliebard, Hyman & Smith, 1966). Despite some discrepancies, it is common between teachers that teachers must produce clearer instructions for students to help them learn better. It is common for teachers to talk two-thirds of the classroom ( Bellack, Kliebard, Hyman & Smith,…

Individual Assignment – Question 3 Paulo Freire is widely renowned for his thought provoking insights in Pedagogy of the Oppressed. This publication places a strong focus on relationships between oppressors and the oppressed, as well as the importance of education as a means for social and political change. Hierarchy and oppressive behaviors are commonly present in educational settings, specifically among teacher-student relationships. This paper will examine how the teacher-student…

Introduction An experienced teacher is trained by numerous practical class teaching. Practicum II is also a part of the training for me to obtain expertise from real teachers and real classroom teaching. Compared with the Practicum I, I made progress in class design and class organization, which thanked for the guidance by my mentor. This paper presented what I learned from the classroom observation and interactions with students. I would also have a self-reflection about what I could be better…

English 2 Final Exam Professor Agassiz is a very open minded and stubborn yet inspiring teacher. He not only expected the most out of his students but didn’t mind waiting for the students to develop their minds where their observational skills would come in handy to the full potential. He would let you know as to what it was that you were missing or simply not getting but wouldn’t exactly walk you through it. He would leave the learning part to the student, not because he didn’t want to do the…