Module 4
After creating the bubbl for Woolfolk chapter 9 I was able to really get in depth with the main ideas of chapter 9. I tried the best I could to get as engaged into chapter 10 and 11 as well. This blog post will cover the main takeaways I had from chapter 9, 10, and 11 from the Woolfolk text.
Chapter 9 had many great ideas including: metacognition, learning strategies, problem solving, and creativity. I want to focus mainly on creativity because it is often overlooked in an educational setting. Creativity is defined as the ability to produce original work that is purposeful, useful, and appropriate (Woolfolk, p. 350). A good way to recognize creativity in students is whether or not they are expressing high energy, humor, playfulness, and attraction to complex things (Woolfolk, p. 351). Creativity can impact a student's social, psychological, physical, and all-around life. A student can expand their mind and express their identity which contributes to who they are when they are creative. I believe that it is important to allow creativity in a classroom and not try to contain or control students. If I allow students to be creative and expand their minds then they will be able to critically think better and feel more comfortable. Teaching creatively is also something that can be beneficial and is something I will keep in mind. Following everything a textbook says will not always be the perfect thing to do. Sometimes stepping outside the box is important.
Chapter 10 interested me with its technological section. I believe that we are truly learning in a digital world and it is constantly changing. Computers, IPads, IPhones, Google, tablets, and many more technological advancements are involved in a person's education. When I attended my observation at Outlook Academy, each student had their own laptop to use in the classroom. The whole class was controlled by the constructor's laptop.The statistics truly say it all when talking about the impact of technology in today's world. 71% families with ages 0-8 year olds have a smart phone, over 40% have a tablet or IPad (Woolfolk, p. 397). These technological advancements are where most of the educational assignments are now controlled on. Teachers use the computer to grade, design, and monitor class work. The world we live in is greatly impacted by technology that is why teachers must try to keep up with the advancements. This class is a very good way to learn more about how to do assignments online and through new technology.
Chapter 11 immediately impacted me with the social cognitive theory. This theory was discussed in chapter 11 in Woolfolk's text because it explains the importance of being a role model because it can be absorbed by a student. For instance, I viewed the way my P.E. teachers and coaches worked in high school as goals for my future. I had and still have motivation because I saw them work extremely hard. The social cognitive theory dissects how we get motivation and our behavioral views of learning. I look at this as the inner motivation that drives us to learn and work hard for our goals. Students will mature and learn that everything they are learning and working towards will benefit them for whatever goals they create in life. There is such thing as "learning from observing others" (p. 414) and I truly experienced this in high school. I hope to be a strong example for students and hopefully they can learn through observing my work ethic and actions.
Chapter 9 had many great ideas including: metacognition, learning strategies, problem solving, and creativity. I want to focus mainly on creativity because it is often overlooked in an educational setting. Creativity is defined as the ability to produce original work that is purposeful, useful, and appropriate (Woolfolk, p. 350). A good way to recognize creativity in students is whether or not they are expressing high energy, humor, playfulness, and attraction to complex things (Woolfolk, p. 351). Creativity can impact a student's social, psychological, physical, and all-around life. A student can expand their mind and express their identity which contributes to who they are when they are creative. I believe that it is important to allow creativity in a classroom and not try to contain or control students. If I allow students to be creative and expand their minds then they will be able to critically think better and feel more comfortable. Teaching creatively is also something that can be beneficial and is something I will keep in mind. Following everything a textbook says will not always be the perfect thing to do. Sometimes stepping outside the box is important.
Chapter 10 interested me with its technological section. I believe that we are truly learning in a digital world and it is constantly changing. Computers, IPads, IPhones, Google, tablets, and many more technological advancements are involved in a person's education. When I attended my observation at Outlook Academy, each student had their own laptop to use in the classroom. The whole class was controlled by the constructor's laptop.The statistics truly say it all when talking about the impact of technology in today's world. 71% families with ages 0-8 year olds have a smart phone, over 40% have a tablet or IPad (Woolfolk, p. 397). These technological advancements are where most of the educational assignments are now controlled on. Teachers use the computer to grade, design, and monitor class work. The world we live in is greatly impacted by technology that is why teachers must try to keep up with the advancements. This class is a very good way to learn more about how to do assignments online and through new technology.
Chapter 11 immediately impacted me with the social cognitive theory. This theory was discussed in chapter 11 in Woolfolk's text because it explains the importance of being a role model because it can be absorbed by a student. For instance, I viewed the way my P.E. teachers and coaches worked in high school as goals for my future. I had and still have motivation because I saw them work extremely hard. The social cognitive theory dissects how we get motivation and our behavioral views of learning. I look at this as the inner motivation that drives us to learn and work hard for our goals. Students will mature and learn that everything they are learning and working towards will benefit them for whatever goals they create in life. There is such thing as "learning from observing others" (p. 414) and I truly experienced this in high school. I hope to be a strong example for students and hopefully they can learn through observing my work ethic and actions.
Tyler, I'm interested in your placement where every student had a laptop. What sorts of learning activities did they do with the technology? What did you see that you thought was really effective or what did you see that didn't work too well?
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