Post #2

We really made big improvements today, especially when it came to the mapping project about learning. Our mapping went from a very scattered way of thinking to a more organized and methodical way of thinking. The funny part of this compare and contrast was that we thought last week that we were being very organized in our thinking of learning and our mapping. When we looked at it today, we realized it was difficult to make sense of. It was also very unconnected and scattered. The flow was not there to say the least.
Today our homework was a great way to give us examples of learning and different techniques, which were used whether good or bad. It was interesting watching the clips of videos also of various teaching styles. It is great to discuss what we watched to hear all the different takes. I really can appreciate the fact that to much control can definitely be a bad thing when it comes to teaching. The one video of the teacher teaching the math orders was a bit over the top to say the least. It reminded me of a little mini bootcamp.I am really growing to love our group-learning atmosphere. It is a great way to hear other takes and perspectives other than my own. It allows us to see things from all sides, which is a more in depth way of learning.
I also enjoyed starting the day of listening to some of the metaphors for teaching. I had used the bee in a beehive as a metaphor. I really could relate when someone discussed using a garden and relating it back to special education. That was an excellent point in the fact that all plants don’t grow in the same way some need more TLC then others, just as some plants need more light or more water to grow. They all grow at different speeds, using different TLC to get there.

T2P Statement:
If a student participates and is engaged in activities, then they can build on their knowledge an successful learning will occur because student can learn a great deal from one another.