Pedagogy simply means the way in which teaching takes place. The NCPTS dictate that teachers facilitate learning for their students and knowing a variety of instructional strategies vital for reaching all students. I must know the ways in which learning takes place according to the age level and development of my students to plan instruction appropriately. Employing the theory of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through presenting content in multiple ways allows students with different learning styles and needs to grasp the information on a deeper level. Technology is the primary means in which I will effectively implement this strategy. Computers and other devices have made multiple representations of information incredibly simple as well as creating multiple opportunities for engaging students. In accordance with a variety of teaching methods, varying forms of assessment must occur as well. Pencil-to-paper tests is one traditional form of assessing students but many more meaningful strategies exist. Book jackets, dioramas, posters, poems, dramatizations, podcasts, drawings, and student self-assessment are all ways I will use to evaluate students knowledge and progress. Assignments such as these give students the opportunity to creatively show what they have learned in addition to working collaboratively with one another.
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A lesson I designed for a typical fifth grade classroom about immigration. |
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This another lesson I taught with a partner in a third grade classroom. The lesson was a sucess! Be sure to also download the Bee-Free Backyard BBQ activity sheet to teach the lesson. |
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This lesson is an extention of the fifth grade Social Studies lesson. Students take a deeper look into the topic of immigration in this web exploration. |
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