After watching the videos on Attention, Emotions and Learning, describe how this information impacts you as a teacher.
I have three children, all of whom have either a learning difference or an attention deficit diagnosis. I have spent years learning about special needs children, and I love when I get the opportunity to substitute teach in a self-contained special needs classroom. Because of these experiences, I already knew most everything in these videos.
I view my job as a teacher as one where I first need to set up an environment where a child is capable of learning, and second need to teach them what they need to know. Helping them to be physically and emotionally ready to learn comes first. No matter how much they want to be a "good boy" or "good girl" if that Cortisol is pumping through their brains, they can't pay attention and they can't learn.
There are hundreds of exercises I can try to help my special children in my classes to focus better and learn more. My obligation is to build a toolkit of those helpful methods and break it out every single day.
Hi Patience,
ReplyDeleteTeachers need to really be observant of their students and watch for any issues that could be in the way of a student learning.
One good way is to greet students as they come in the classroom. Of course how they act in the classroom is important too.
Having a good environment for your students is essential too! All part of being a good teacher :o)
Thanks!