Activity 1
The first article, Good at Math? Good at Science? What's Your Brain Type . . . I read was about left brain -vs- right brain and I find it very interesting. I know a lot of people who really fit into one of those two learning styles. I took the test to find out whether I was left or right brained and I am very close to 50/50. My results were 52 left and 48 right. I don't know if that's good or bad?? I made it this far in life, so I guess it's fine.
The other two articles I read were, Right Brain Dominant Learners and The Left Brain Dominant Child and Learning. These articles were really neat because it made me look at my own son. He is four years old and I strongly believe he is close to 50/50 also. He is a "neat freak" and likes to organize things. But loves to color and design things and listen to music. I am not 100% sure what type of learner he is yet. He can listen to someone and follow their instructions very well, and at the same time he loves doing things with his hands and pays real close attention to visual directions. So time will tell what he develops into.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Activity 2:
I just got finished reading Teaching Historical Literacy, and couldn't agree more with what was said about not having enough time to teach Socical Studies in elementary schools. With all the emphasis placed on Math and Reading, Social Studies does indeed take a backseat. All areas of education have been affected by these standardized tests. They are really hampering the creativity of our students. Another great quote from the article, "The curriculum has become a mile wide and an inch deep" is a great example of how teachers teach social studies and science. The idea of having more resources for students to use increases their interest is definitely true. I often put myself in my students shoes and quickly come to the realization that I enjoy learning something from multiple sources, so why wouldn't they? I was one of those students who lost interest quickly if something didn't catch my attenttion and keep it! The higher order thinking skills students need to develope are critical for them to become great learners. . . I agree with that wholeheartedly!
I just got finished reading Teaching Historical Literacy, and couldn't agree more with what was said about not having enough time to teach Socical Studies in elementary schools. With all the emphasis placed on Math and Reading, Social Studies does indeed take a backseat. All areas of education have been affected by these standardized tests. They are really hampering the creativity of our students. Another great quote from the article, "The curriculum has become a mile wide and an inch deep" is a great example of how teachers teach social studies and science. The idea of having more resources for students to use increases their interest is definitely true. I often put myself in my students shoes and quickly come to the realization that I enjoy learning something from multiple sources, so why wouldn't they? I was one of those students who lost interest quickly if something didn't catch my attenttion and keep it! The higher order thinking skills students need to develope are critical for them to become great learners. . . I agree with that wholeheartedly!
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