I'm am learning how to crochet a pair of baby booties as my inquiry project! prezi
The blog address for my webquest review is gel-us1.blogspot.com
Classroom Management
We have a student manual we go over with new students the first day of class. This helps students know all expectations. We give them a copy for further reference if needed as well. We also have a respect policy in our manual that states abusive/harassing behavior will not be accepted and the process of handling situations if this shall arise. We want a happy and healthy learning environment. Diversity and cooperation ~ We have a teamwork mentality that works great and helps everyone work together. Our students learn that helping each other can make life easier for everyone. As for interruptions, some may be valid, such as questions or concerns on the topic at hand and will be addressed accordingly. I haven’t had to deal much with the bad interruptions that distract the class, maybe thats a perk with a small classroom. As for the social and emotional factors and gender and race, we have an environment where everyone has the same goals, to learn nails! This gives us a common thread to help work together.
Susi Goodman: Good resource for classroom management
Students that resist the course: Oh yes, I see them a lot in composite course since it is a new materials:
1- Sell the course : (sell the way that are going to incorporate it in real world)
various ways of convincing : connect them to the people that are in the field. I think this has the major effect.
2- Knowing the material: Knowing is not just having the information, memorizing. skills need practice, Mastery needs lots of reading and, understanding. setting high standards.
3- Claim your classroom space: move around , Interesting ! use of cellphone: I don't allow it in shop for safety reasons. A distracted students on machine is dangerous student. I give them break and they can use it in break time.
4- Engage the disruptive student:
5- Consequences: State everything in the course outline.
Discussion:
What I usually find is it is really easier to set some ground rules at the start of the term . Generally I talk about the respect that I have for my students and expect from them toward instructor and other students.
For point 2- I try to group my students myself rather that let them to team up, since I know they would go naturally to team up in their comfort zone.
For point 3- If students start talking I found out the best way is for me to stop talking and when I don't talk all the class attention goes to the person that is disruptive, and he has to stop. I found this pause is really powerful.
Wendy stated:
My methods to controlling the classroom involve telling the students about RRC’s respectful classroom policy on DAY 1 of classes. I add our website for Student Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.rrc.ca/files/File/policies/new/S1%20Student%20Code.pdf)to the course outline as a reminder for them to read through on their own time. I remind the students that tuition fees are expensive, and all students paid for a seat in this program to learn.
There are always going to be disruptive students in every classroom. My method of dealing with it involves standing beside the talking student, staying there until they cease the chatter, then I can move on. However, this year I have one classroom that is unusually loud. I find that it’s the whole group that likes to talk – not just a select few. On one occasion, I stopped lecturing to remind the students of the respectful classroom – “your classmates paid good money to learn, and they can’t hear the lecture because others are having personal conversations. If you want to talk, you can leave the class – I’m not holding anyone prisoner – but please respect your classmates that wants to listen to the lecture.” This was effective for a couple of weeks – then the chatter started up again (but not as loudly). Do any of you ladies have a better solution for this scenario?
Another issue that I try to control in the classroom is achieving cooperation and diversity within the classroom. The Chemistry course that I teach includes a lab period. It is during this lab period that I pair individuals up with classmates that they do not usually hangout with. The labs require team work, and I find that the students help each other out to complete the lab reports. So far, this has boded well for better class unity.
Assignment # Inquiry Presentation
2 comments
1 wow -glad great
1 positive critique
Mahi
it is always good to look for help
did you have trouble with the fabric? that can be an issue all on its own
Wendy
Great job! I love the chart!
I don't really have anything bad to say. I thought it was an excellent presentation
Amanda
I liked the improvising of your assignment.
I think the relation between your assignment and the way our students learn was great.
Jerry Lynn
Wow, there was a lot I never knew! :)
I do feel like there was a lot of information going back and forth, tricky to keep up with if your like me and no absolutely nothing about photography. I'm the iphone user lol
Melinda and Kelly
Good job! i like the photos
I found that there was a lot of "ahh's" in the breaks of what was being said, but i loved the presentation. Great work! I feel sad that i'm remote and missing all the food! lol
Sajjaad
A lot of great information.
A little confusing with the amount of information given in such a short time and the jumping between slides.
Cara
I like all the work you did and you explaining the bumps along the road, ex. not saving your work.
I didn't realize that your presentation was on the powerpoint at first. I thought it was the bathroom! lol great job on both.
Hasam
I agree that you might be learning more than one thing at a time, even if thats not the what you thought so thats a great idea to be in mind while your setting up your assignments.
I think there was a lot of information to go back and forth with in such a small amount of time. I wanted to see more :)
Darcy
good job, i like that you had help and got to narrow down your selection to what best for you!
I still need to learn how make a website for my biz too
Jenna B
I think the computer program would be eaiser. It might help prompt you. Good presentation
I think you picked a tough subject. Good job!
Cynthia
I like your presentation. Well Done
I agree that our fears can hinder and if we can motivate our students and learn from each other that would be great.
Shawna
Good Presentation. I like that you showed your trouble with the flat iron.
Comparing the speed of learning was a great comparison as well.
Vanessa
I like that you said what you really needed to learn, but agree that you were jumping around a bit. Good job!
Len
Good job!!!
It was a little hard for me to follow, just because it was something i know nothing about. Looks really challenging to me. After watching today, it was nice to know i wasn't the only one having frustrations.
Husam
Good job, i like that you gave us what you do now and what you want to do.
As well as explaining to us a bit of understanding in what you teach.
Wendy
I like the cheat sheet comparison with the mind map. I also love the describing of the further out from the center of the mind map the more the student knows.
Cynthia
i love the students analyzing their skills and the way you put these learning centered approaches into your class
I like the rental car analogy too lol
Jerrylynn
I like that you did the mind map with the class and also said how you would try it differently.
i find the same thing with my students, about the lack of interest in some tasks.Great job
Vanessa
i like teamwork. i teach in a majority women environment as well. I love the practical idea of physically making the space and seeing the kids utilize.
Sajjad
I like that you will guide the students. Good ideas.
Darcy
Really neat app. I like the idea of the virtual interaction and recording them.
Kelly
I like your ideas, great detail and evaluations.
i like that you make sure both teach and peer evaluations are taken into consideration
Amanda
Good idea for creating their own place. We do that in our course for creating your own salon!
I like the little video! and the idea just try it!
Jenna B
great idea to practice with different students! We do that too. It works really well.
i like the blogging on your experience in the field.
Shauna
i like the idea of blogging their experiences, students keep a portfolio with us as well.
great idea for a webquest for their business.
Cara
I like the webquest for the business, i found it a lot to pay attention to and your volume was hard to hear on my computer so that didn't help me much lol but seems good! I think its a lot of work to do and i like Eva's idea to break it down into smaller sections for something that intense.
Melinda
the webquest for the organizations i think would work great. it allows students to find important information they will use. Google doc to work as a group is a great idea as well
Len
i like your assignment 1, i think it would excite everyone when they find out something new with there car or "baby" if they are anything like me. lol
Great idead with the pics/video and documentation of the students process. can be used for future classes too!
Jenna S.
my prezi for student centre approaches
I'm am learning how to crochet a pair of baby booties as my inquiry project!
prezi
The blog address for my webquest review is gel-us1.blogspot.com
Classroom Management
We have a student manual we go over with new students the first day of class. This helps students know all expectations. We give them a copy for further reference if needed as well. We also have a respect policy in our manual that states abusive/harassing behavior will not be accepted and the process of handling situations if this shall arise. We want a happy and healthy learning environment. Diversity and cooperation ~ We have a teamwork mentality that works great and helps everyone work together. Our students learn that helping each other can make life easier for everyone. As for interruptions, some may be valid, such as questions or concerns on the topic at hand and will be addressed accordingly. I haven’t had to deal much with the bad interruptions that distract the class, maybe thats a perk with a small classroom. As for the social and emotional factors and gender and race, we have an environment where everyone has the same goals, to learn nails! This gives us a common thread to help work together.
Mahi stated:
College Policy
Susi Goodman: Good resource for classroom management
Students that resist the course: Oh yes, I see them a lot in composite course since it is a new materials:
1- Sell the course : (sell the way that are going to incorporate it in real world)
various ways of convincing : connect them to the people that are in the field. I think this has the major effect.
2- Knowing the material: Knowing is not just having the information, memorizing. skills need practice, Mastery needs lots of reading and, understanding. setting high standards.
3- Claim your classroom space: move around , Interesting ! use of cellphone: I don't allow it in shop for safety reasons. A distracted students on machine is dangerous student. I give them break and they can use it in break time.
4- Engage the disruptive student:
5- Consequences: State everything in the course outline.
Discussion:
What I usually find is it is really easier to set some ground rules at the start of the term . Generally I talk about the respect that I have for my students and expect from them toward instructor and other students.
For point 2- I try to group my students myself rather that let them to team up, since I know they would go naturally to team up in their comfort zone.
For point 3- If students start talking I found out the best way is for me to stop talking and when I don't talk all the class attention goes to the person that is disruptive, and he has to stop. I found this pause is really powerful.
Wendy stated:
My methods to controlling the classroom involve telling the students about RRC’s respectful classroom policy on DAY 1 of classes. I add our website for Student Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.rrc.ca/files/File/policies/new/S1%20Student%20Code.pdf)to the course outline as a reminder for them to read through on their own time. I remind the students that tuition fees are expensive, and all students paid for a seat in this program to learn.
There are always going to be disruptive students in every classroom. My method of dealing with it involves standing beside the talking student, staying there until they cease the chatter, then I can move on. However, this year I have one classroom that is unusually loud. I find that it’s the whole group that likes to talk – not just a select few. On one occasion, I stopped lecturing to remind the students of the respectful classroom – “your classmates paid good money to learn, and they can’t hear the lecture because others are having personal conversations. If you want to talk, you can leave the class – I’m not holding anyone prisoner – but please respect your classmates that wants to listen to the lecture.” This was effective for a couple of weeks – then the chatter started up again (but not as loudly). Do any of you ladies have a better solution for this scenario?
Another issue that I try to control in the classroom is achieving cooperation and diversity within the classroom. The Chemistry course that I teach includes a lab period. It is during this lab period that I pair individuals up with classmates that they do not usually hangout with. The labs require team work, and I find that the students help each other out to complete the lab reports. So far, this has boded well for better class unity.
Assignment # Inquiry Presentation
2 comments
1 wow -glad great
1 positive critique
Mahi
it is always good to look for help
did you have trouble with the fabric? that can be an issue all on its own
Wendy
Great job! I love the chart!
I don't really have anything bad to say. I thought it was an excellent presentation
Amanda
I liked the improvising of your assignment.
I think the relation between your assignment and the way our students learn was great.
Jerry Lynn
Wow, there was a lot I never knew! :)
I do feel like there was a lot of information going back and forth, tricky to keep up with if your like me and no absolutely nothing about photography. I'm the iphone user lol
Melinda and Kelly
Good job! i like the photos
I found that there was a lot of "ahh's" in the breaks of what was being said, but i loved the presentation. Great work! I feel sad that i'm remote and missing all the food! lol
Sajjaad
A lot of great information.
A little confusing with the amount of information given in such a short time and the jumping between slides.
Cara
I like all the work you did and you explaining the bumps along the road, ex. not saving your work.
I didn't realize that your presentation was on the powerpoint at first. I thought it was the bathroom! lol great job on both.
Hasam
I agree that you might be learning more than one thing at a time, even if thats not the what you thought so thats a great idea to be in mind while your setting up your assignments.
I think there was a lot of information to go back and forth with in such a small amount of time. I wanted to see more :)
Darcy
good job, i like that you had help and got to narrow down your selection to what best for you!
I still need to learn how make a website for my biz too
Jenna B
I think the computer program would be eaiser. It might help prompt you. Good presentation
I think you picked a tough subject. Good job!
Cynthia
I like your presentation. Well Done
I agree that our fears can hinder and if we can motivate our students and learn from each other that would be great.
Shawna
Good Presentation. I like that you showed your trouble with the flat iron.
Comparing the speed of learning was a great comparison as well.
Vanessa
I like that you said what you really needed to learn, but agree that you were jumping around a bit. Good job!
Len
Good job!!!
It was a little hard for me to follow, just because it was something i know nothing about. Looks really challenging to me. After watching today, it was nice to know i wasn't the only one having frustrations.
Husam
Good job, i like that you gave us what you do now and what you want to do.
As well as explaining to us a bit of understanding in what you teach.
Wendy
I like the cheat sheet comparison with the mind map. I also love the describing of the further out from the center of the mind map the more the student knows.
Cynthia
i love the students analyzing their skills and the way you put these learning centered approaches into your class
I like the rental car analogy too lol
Jerrylynn
I like that you did the mind map with the class and also said how you would try it differently.
i find the same thing with my students, about the lack of interest in some tasks.Great job
Vanessa
i like teamwork. i teach in a majority women environment as well. I love the practical idea of physically making the space and seeing the kids utilize.
Sajjad
I like that you will guide the students. Good ideas.
Darcy
Really neat app. I like the idea of the virtual interaction and recording them.
Kelly
I like your ideas, great detail and evaluations.
i like that you make sure both teach and peer evaluations are taken into consideration
Amanda
Good idea for creating their own place. We do that in our course for creating your own salon!
I like the little video! and the idea just try it!
Jenna B
great idea to practice with different students! We do that too. It works really well.
i like the blogging on your experience in the field.
Shauna
i like the idea of blogging their experiences, students keep a portfolio with us as well.
great idea for a webquest for their business.
Cara
I like the webquest for the business, i found it a lot to pay attention to and your volume was hard to hear on my computer so that didn't help me much lol but seems good! I think its a lot of work to do and i like Eva's idea to break it down into smaller sections for something that intense.
Melinda
the webquest for the organizations i think would work great. it allows students to find important information they will use. Google doc to work as a group is a great idea as well
Len
i like your assignment 1, i think it would excite everyone when they find out something new with there car or "baby" if they are anything like me. lol
Great idead with the pics/video and documentation of the students process. can be used for future classes too!