Diversity In The Classroom

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Compared to fieldwork, instructing is way different. It's always good to overplan, as it takes lots of time to plan. It's always good to think outside the box, as broader understanding is very vital. When instructing, you look at common core standards, and expect the unexpected. It's very important to make sure you're covered and prepared. You could teach the same material, but one class may adapt it quickly than others. Week to week planning is also a very vital aspect. The hardest thing usually to overcome in the classroom is being hired mid-year, having to review all material, and making sure you're prepared for each day. A small school would mean a small staff, in which the staff works very closely together. Some schools don't assign written …show more content…
Diversity is also very important, as some kids bored out of their minds, and some are avid to learn. You want to approach teaching the subject in different ways. If you're not nervous about something, you don't really care about it. The biggest nervous thing is the first day, because you are having everyone looking at you. It's OK to not have all answers, because you have the Internet, you can look it up, go over it tomorrow, whatever method helps you find an answer. There is more talking in front of the classroom rather than discussion. Work on it when it comes to being an authority figure. To encourage parent involvement within the classroom, drop off all kids at the exit door, got to meet the parents the first week. This is if you work at a small school. Behavioral topics need to be contacted about immediately. Use choice words when approaching parents. 3 and 4 year olds can be harder to control compared to older kids. Power and role-modeling must be balanced. You must see different perspectives, because for example, one day you might scold then regret it. You learn as you go, and you can only do what you can control. However, you can control your …show more content…
Students pick on each other, and you stamp it out right away. It can be a judgment thing because sometimes it's playful. Phone policy can vary because it depends on the school, classroom, etc. When it comes to students with special needs, it's a lot of self research. IEP students seek outside resources, like speech therapists. For example, a student with Auditory Processing Disorder may use a recording device, and have the teacher use a free period to discuss the material. It's different with every case. Disability students have lots of IEP's. It's important to have a great relationship with administration, but some teachers don't have great relationships with them. It's OK to be honest if you don't know the answer to something. Things can go right and wrong, but you always wanna make sure you don't push the wrong buttons. OLAS lists a lot of job sites and hiring positions. If you have experience working with kids, it looks great on your resume. You can list your parents as a reference, and they can say how your experience is with