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Ashley Trivitt
ELED300
Professor Isbell
September 24, 2015
Module 1

Introduction
Believing that public schools make a contribution to our democracy here in the
United States, Don Kauchak, one of the authentic authors of Learning and Teaching:
Research-Based Methods (2011), 6th Edition, has not only published and co-authored
an abundance of scholarly journals, but is currently working in the field as an educator
for multiple grade levels. It is imperative that educators learn from other educators that
are experienced in a multitude of areas within the classroom and abroad. When creating
lesson plans we must keep in mind that the educational system is a constant revolving
spectrum like a galaxy or a spinning wheel. We all evolve yet end up back where we
started eventually. As leaders in the public school system we need to be aware of these
changes and adapt the quality of accommodation and preparation. Throughout this
review I will be comparing and connecting chapters one, two, and three to the TExES
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 competencies 001, 002, 005, and
006.
Learning to Teach
There are different stages in a childs development. There are also different ways
to explain these development processes and changes. Dr. Jean Piaget in competency
001 theorizes that, when children confront new or puzzling experiences, they must re-

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solve inconsistencies in their understanding whereas new knowledge is merely added to


existing knowledge through the process of assimilation (Comp, 001). As a teacher we
must be able to identify where a particular student is in their personal developmental
process. We do this in order to assist them if they are having trouble grasping a concept
or if they are bored and need additional work. Linking this theory to Chapter one in
Learning and Teaching Jean Piaget along with Lev Vygotsky influenced a teaching
concept called constructivism. This view will enhance the importance that learners will
construct their own views independently. They will learn by association and experience.
Social interaction and play is heavily relied upon for learning.
Student Diversity
Take a look in the mirror and examine what you are. Describe physical attributes
of yourself. Everyone who does this will have a different answer. No two people will
have the same perspective of themselves or anyone else. When teaching at a school it
is important to firstly, recognize the area that you are in and the culture around you.
Secondly, it is critical that you understand the theories of cultural deficit, cultural
differences and teacher expectations (Learning and Teaching, Pg. 67).
Being able to identify differences and then use the information gathered to modify
and adhere to those differences is the most important part of teaching in my opinion.
Competency 002 provides that, The Educational Environment should, empower
students of all racial, ethnic, or cultural groups, help all students function in society,
nurture positive interaction between students of all cultures, draw upon and develop
unique individual talents, and prepare all students to make contributions to society
(Comp, 002). Both Chapter two and Competency 002 list important actions for teachers
to take in order to accommodate all levels of diversity.

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Classroom Management
Classroom management is one of the most important factors in teaching and is
one of the areas that challenge teachers the most (Competency 006). Classroom
Environment is the ability to organize and plan the day in a way that is efficient to all
students. A Community of Learners is learning environments wherein everyone in the
group is learning together and from one another in a supportive manner; in a classroom,
this means that all children, as well as the teacher, learn together (Comp 005). Creating
an efficient learning environment for the students means that you have to plan and
prepare in order for things to run smoothly.
Although there are eight factors of effective classroom management, the one that
I want to discuss is, understanding how to deal with serious behavioral problems. I
believe this is a task that is most difficult because no matter how old you are some
personalities do not mesh well together. Judgement is reality and as leaders we need to
keep our position and stay focused on the solution and goal which is to help and
motivate the students to learn and succeed. In Learning and Teaching, chapter threes
purpose is to emphasis the teachers responsibility to create a productive learning
environment for the students. Intervention may be required to handle children that are
having a hard time with the idea of school in general. On page 92 we see that there are
steps that we can take in order to prevent inappropriate behavior from taking over our
classroom.
Conclusion
Throughout chapters one, two, and three in Learning to Teach, we learned the
definition of a good teacher and what effective teaching means in the classroom.

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Competency 001 relates to chapter one in that, learners will teach themselves by
direction and guidance. Teachers will benefit by letting students be creative and interact
with each other. This modern concept is called constructivism. Competency 002 relates
to chapter two in that, teachers will be surrounded by a very diverse classroom and
learning how to manage all types of learners is important. Competency 006 and 005
relates to chapter three in that classroom environment effects not only your ability to
manage your classroom, but that your classroom management can and will also affect
your students behavior in a positive and negative way. With accommodation and
preparation in mind we can keep up with the changes involved in our education system
to keep students learning and actively engaged.

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