Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Chapter 1 Blog:
While all students differ in character and intelligence levels, there are still characteristics that determine how students are able to learn or process information. The first step is referred to as rehearsal, which is simply repeating the information over and over. A great example of this is found in children's books such as Dr.Seuss. Second is predicting. This is where the students are able to anticipate or guess what will happen. The best example I can think of for this is a hypothesis in a science project. Next is organizing and this allows the students to group information into categories. Elaborating is the fourth step and this is where the student expands on information that has been presented to them. This step may call for the student to make connections and to give specifics and details. Lastly is monitoring, which is regulating or keeping track of progress.
The six components of language arts are listening, talking, reading, writing, viewing and visual representing. I think teaching language arts sets the foundation for how children learn and will succeed in any subject area. All of the components of language arts are required for a student to comprehend any new material presented to them. For example, if a student is unable to listen or to read they will have no way of comprehending a new assignment or task that has been given to them in the school or home setting nor will they be able to rehearse or predict any story or material presented to them. Teaching language arts sets up how a child is able to process information and it is truly vital that this is done correctly as it will have a lasting effect on the student in either a positive or negative manner.
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I totally agree with what you are saying and i like the part at the top where you put that students differ in character and intelligence levels and they process information differently.
ReplyDeleteYou are do right about language arts reaching into other subjects in school. If the student is able to learn the language arts and utilize the rehearsing, writing , and verbal, then he will be able to use those same strategies in other subjects. It is a very valuable thing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opening statement about every student being different in character and intelligence levels. A strong foundation in the language arts is the basis for success in every subject matter that is introduced to students. As soon to be educators, especially in the very young age groups, I believe we should strive to "hook" them into wanting to explore higher learning.
ReplyDeleteVery good start - be sure to add personal connections and examples too. Great - SBH
ReplyDeleteI agree with how you said that a language art is the foundation to learning. If it wasn't for language arts children would be lost in other subjects therefore inhibiting the excelling in school.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent! I like the great examples you provide for this chapter. It sounds like you are on the right track - keep up the great work. jdc
I thought what you said in the last sentence was good. Teachers can set a learning path for students.
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