Thursday 23 July 2015
literacy -Ideas/ learning strategy.
Ice breaker.
Fruit Salad- Pupils form a circle with their chairs. Pupils are asked to stand and move around in the circle while a song is being played. When the song stops, pupils move quickly towards a chair.
Learning strategy.
Teacher puts questions on the board. Pupils think of a plausible answer. Then the teacher group students and they are asked to share their responses. when they are done sharing, individual students present their responses to the entire class.
The Numeracy Workshop
I visited the Numeracy Workshop on Wednesday 22nd July, 2015. It was obvious that the participants have been very busy sharpening their teaching skills.
A poster entitled " Best Practices in Teaching'' caught my attention. A photograph of this poster is shown below.
There was also another poster on the wall entitled ''Class Agreement". The poster, shown in the photograph below, is in my opinion, an essential part of every classroom.
I was also privileged to be able to see three short Mathematics lessons taught by the participants of the Numeracy Workshop. As a Mathematics Teacher, I was very impressed with the variety of strategies that these teachers utilized in their lessons. The activities included clapping, stomping of the feet, demonstrations, question and answer, and drawing to name few.
I was also impressed with the feedback given by the other teachers, and the manner in which this feedback was given. The feedback was constructive, and useful. I felt like I was in the presence of a loving family, who helped and supported each other to achieve a common goal. They were helping each other to become better teachers.
A photograph of a poster used in one of the lessons is shown below.
HATS OFF TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE NUMERACY WORKSHOP!!!
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Ice Breakers and Teaching Strategies
Mind blowing ice breakers and teaching strategies by the Special Ed class.
Ice breaker- Silent Line
- Students will create a straight line by arranging themselves using their date of birth.
Conditions:
- Absolutely no speaking or any form of mouthing can be used.
- Students are allowed to use body or sign language.
Teaching Strategy- Four Corners
- Each corner of the classroom is assigned a number (1-4) based on the level of agreement.
Level of Agreement
- Agree
- Strongly agree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
Instructions - A question is randomly asked to students. Responses will be based on the four levels of agreement (agree, strongly agree, disagree, strongly disagree). Students will then move to the respective corner and discuss their response with other peers.
Monday 20 July 2015
LITERACY ROCKS!
THE LITERACY GROUP
The participants of the Literacy Programme were engaged in in an activity called the Wright Family.This is an activity which can be used as an ice breaker with students of various levels.It tests both listening and kinesthetic skills.
The game involves passing an object to the person on your left every time the word left is read,and passing an object to the person on your right every time the word right is read.
The participants of the Literacy Programme were engaged in in an activity called the Wright Family.This is an activity which can be used as an ice breaker with students of various levels.It tests both listening and kinesthetic skills.
The game involves passing an object to the person on your left every time the word left is read,and passing an object to the person on your right every time the word right is read.
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| The Wright Family |
Sunday 19 July 2015
The Numeracy Workshop, with Mr. L Wiltshre
Numeracy Vibes
Mr. L Wiltshire is also a participant of the Numeracy Workshop. He is a young teacher, and is very excited about the opportunity to be an educator. Mr. Wiltshire had this to say about his experience so far:
"This workshop has been a great experience. The information has been very meaningful. The tutors have been well prepared to present the information to the teachers participating in the Numeracy Workshop. I definitely see myself using some of the techniques and activities that I have learnt here, in my classroom when school reopens. I have enjoyed this workshop and I appreciate its importance. I would attend in the future if this workshop is made available."
Mr. L Wiltshire is also a participant of the Numeracy Workshop. He is a young teacher, and is very excited about the opportunity to be an educator. Mr. Wiltshire had this to say about his experience so far:
"This workshop has been a great experience. The information has been very meaningful. The tutors have been well prepared to present the information to the teachers participating in the Numeracy Workshop. I definitely see myself using some of the techniques and activities that I have learnt here, in my classroom when school reopens. I have enjoyed this workshop and I appreciate its importance. I would attend in the future if this workshop is made available."
Friday 17 July 2015
The Numeracy Workshop, with Ms. D Charles
Numeracy Vibes
Miss D Charles, a participant of the Numeracy Workshop had this to say about her experience so far:
"As a first time participant, I think that the workshop is very interesting and useful. I am learning new strategies and techniques that I can use in the classroom to improve delivery of my lessons, as well as techniques to make learning fun. More importantly, it is a learning experience for me; I have learnt quite a bit so far."
Miss D Charles, a participant of the Numeracy Workshop had this to say about her experience so far:
"As a first time participant, I think that the workshop is very interesting and useful. I am learning new strategies and techniques that I can use in the classroom to improve delivery of my lessons, as well as techniques to make learning fun. More importantly, it is a learning experience for me; I have learnt quite a bit so far."
Thursday 16 July 2015
The DAT - CTF Summer Workshops are of a very high standard
My name is Sherena Christmas and I am a High School teacher in the Commonwealth of Dominica. I have been a teacher for two years and ten months. This is the third year that I have participated in the DAT - CTF Summer Workshops. The first year, I did the Numeracy Workshop. The second year, I did the Special Education Workshop. This year, I am doing the ICT Workshop.
The DAT - CTF Summer Workshops, in my opinion, are always of a very high standard. I believe that my participation in these workshops has made me a better teacher. Every year, I am able to go back to my classrooms and utilize new techniques that I have learnt in the Summer Workshops. I am indeed grateful for the opportunity to sharpen my skills, and to use these skills for the benefit of my students.
In addition, I am always excited to meet other teachers from across Dominica, and also those from Canada. Being able to share experiences with fellow educators from all backgrounds is a priceless and beneficial opportunity.
I enjoy attending these Workshops because they give me the opportunity to teach and to learn. This year, my participation in the ICT Workshop has allowed me to sharpen my skills on the Computer. I have also been able to assist other teachers who need direction and assistance using Technology in their lessons.
I believe that all the teachers participating in these Workshops are grateful for the opportunity. We do appreciate the training, and we look forward to using all that we have learnt when we return to our classrooms.
The DAT - CTF Summer Workshops, in my opinion, are always of a very high standard. I believe that my participation in these workshops has made me a better teacher. Every year, I am able to go back to my classrooms and utilize new techniques that I have learnt in the Summer Workshops. I am indeed grateful for the opportunity to sharpen my skills, and to use these skills for the benefit of my students.
In addition, I am always excited to meet other teachers from across Dominica, and also those from Canada. Being able to share experiences with fellow educators from all backgrounds is a priceless and beneficial opportunity.
I enjoy attending these Workshops because they give me the opportunity to teach and to learn. This year, my participation in the ICT Workshop has allowed me to sharpen my skills on the Computer. I have also been able to assist other teachers who need direction and assistance using Technology in their lessons.
I believe that all the teachers participating in these Workshops are grateful for the opportunity. We do appreciate the training, and we look forward to using all that we have learnt when we return to our classrooms.
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