... needs. Setting higher standards an expectations for students is one things, persuading students to want to learn is another. Everything that teachers and other peers do in the classroom can have an effect on a child's motivation. It can be both positive and negative. For example if a student does well on a test and a teacher encourages them then they are more likely to strive ... behaviors that lead to achievement (p. 523) Academic achievement also includes the way information is presented, the kinds of activities that teachers use. The interaction teachers have with their students is a...

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... Develop Learner Motivation Movies may be employed in the classroom in a manner which both facilitates language learning and further encourages motivation. For anyone involved with language teaching there can be few more professionally demoralizing experiences than a class totally lacking ... the scope of the class, which attempt to align tasks compatible with the level of the group and the needs of the curriculum. Students will often express an interest in using movies as a medium for language learning, then proceed to sleep through any movie shown. The ... to be a listener. Obviously s...

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... a teacher can do other than instill an ability and love of reading in children. A competent reader has the key to all future learning. Students must be molded at a very young age to see the mystery and beauty of words. To do this we have designed the Literacy Rich ... Environment described below. The classroom is filled with word/labels in both English and Spanish. This helps the students associate a word with an object and also allows them to see that there is a different word for the same object in another language. ... aquarium and plenty of small soft chairs and cushions for reading....

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... one knew then we could simply look it up on the Internet. This world is becoming more advanced with all the new technology. By the students having access to a computer will keep us up to date with the latest technology. Many people are worried about computers taking over the teacher's ... traditional classes. For example, many informational resources can be integrated in to the class. The instructor can assign web pages as required reading, or have students do research papers using online databases. Also, some instructors had guests in their on-line classes. The teacher could get an aut...

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... to take responsibility for what goes wrong in the film. An idealistic teacher stirs up the conformed waters of a 1959 prep school, inspiring his students to "suck the marrow out of life". The Dead Poets Society is a film that explores the world of amusement, genuineness and self exploration, through ... a new inspiring manner of teaching and as a consequence has had to deal with the death of Neil Perry. The way Keating teaches his students in a manner that allows freedom and discovery of themselves and their surrounds creates no means to blame death on him. The very first scene that ......

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Philosophy of Education Collaborating to Enrich Education I believe an environment that encourages administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members to work together and fosters open communication is essential. Students benefit when educators model teamwork, capitalize on community resources, and share expertise. Providing a Positive Role Model I feel that student attitudes are a reflection of their teacher's attitude. Teachers, who have ... have an active role in their child's education. They are key influences in their child's life. As an educator, it is my responsibility t...

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... read discussing the implications of embracing multiculturalism to be quite vague. At least hooks acknowledges the difficulty of shifting our pedagogies and invites students to talk about their fears and experiences. In addition, she encourages educators to share with students the intent of multicultural inclusion in the curriculum. This awareness, however, is only a partial solution to providing comfort in what can ... by overtly discussing race as a part of non-white authors" writing, are we not calling attention to the difference we seek to annihilate? And, if we consistently challenge...

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... employees, is an imperative skill to have in the real world. I am also very strong about curriculum, and I think it is absolutely necessary for all students to have a very strong foundation in the core courses, but I do not think a child who is not particularly strong in math will be less successful ... that is why I feel so strongly about the development of people skills. In my classroom, there would be a very relaxed feel to it; the students would get to work together on projects and other activities, they could chose to work on tasks individually if they would like, and I would mainly...

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... very much based in my beliefs in the role of the teacher in a classroom. The teacher's primary role is to set up a learning environment that interests the children and encourages them to ask questions and search for answers. Additionally, teachers must provide materials and situations where the children are challenged but not overwhelmed. A teacher's role is to stand back, ... listener as well as a good communicator. Student-teacher interaction is vital. Relationships will vary but a teacher must develop a climate of trust and a caring and respectful relationship with her/his students. W...

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... 's responsibility to create a teaching style, which provides a fair education to each and every student. Peter's story is quite inspiring. Seeing the children respond to Peter in a caring and enthusiastic way encourages me to believe that such a situation can be manageable and successful with the proper patience and assistance from others. Peter's enthusiasm is quite distinct and I believe that it is a result ... nearly every growing child. The only difference is in the way Peter reacts to an existing problem. At times, his actions are violent and disruptive to other students in his clas...

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Torey Hayden's book is very interesting. Her book is written much like a journal, and contains many of her reactions to situations at work and the effect that they have on her personal life. The children with whom she works are of very different backgrounds and have a wide range of problems. She doesn't seem to have any magic answers for those who deal with troubled children.She does seem to stress acceptance of individual differences, and uses a loving yet firm approach with all of the children.She admits to not having any answers when it comes to dealing with some of the children who are so ...

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