SMALL class sizes. No matter how much money you havee, or time, the amount of students is what matters in a classroom. I do so much better with smaller class siezes that I think student achievement would go up. You have more one-on-one availablity, and with fewer interuptions so much can be accomplished. Just my thinking, all the other perks would be nice as well :-)
Small Class Sizes, MORE help/para support, Larger Classroom Space and IPODS/IPADS I and more community experience (bussing/transportation) for my kiddos :o)
Technology is a must! The majority of students have access to everything on a little device in their pockets; why do we ban cell phones from schools? Revamping classes to support how the world has changed seems obvious to me, yet we still require Algebra, Geometry, Sciences, and other classes in which so many students struggle. Class additions might be life skills (due to so many broken homes, parents who work 80 jobs, ELL learners, etc), technology in 2011 and beyond, employment etiquette, using technology to stay organized, and others. Getting our students out in the community to support the new classes being taught would also be ideal. Learning about taxes, seeing how much it costs to live independently, going to buy or lease a vehicle, learning about cheap public transportation seems much more appropriate for the students of this generation.
I also agree with the small class sizes. I work two of my classes as a co-taught algebra class and find that I have more time to work on on one and single out struggling students. The classes still have 30-32 students in them, but having two teachers gives us opportunities to work with smaller groups and really help the struggling while enriching the ones who really get it.
Technology is also a must. This is my first year with a smart board and I find that more of ky
Whoops.... Hit the post button too soon, I am writing my post on a new I pad that I just purchased.
I was trying to say that I notice my students more engaged in the fun things that I throw into the lesson with the smart board.
Since I have gotten this I-pad, I have found that it would be a great thing to have in the classroom as well. If every student could have one, it would make a great tool especially for research projects. It is amazing how quick I can go from writing to the Internet and finding important things.
SMALL class sizes. No matter how much money you havee, or time, the amount of students is what matters in a classroom. I do so much better with smaller class siezes that I think student achievement would go up. You have more one-on-one availablity, and with fewer interuptions so much can be accomplished. Just my thinking, all the other perks would be nice as well :-)
ReplyDeleteSmall Class Sizes, MORE help/para support, Larger Classroom Space and IPODS/IPADS I and more community experience (bussing/transportation) for my kiddos :o)
ReplyDeleteTechnology is a must! The majority of students have access to everything on a little device in their pockets; why do we ban cell phones from schools?
ReplyDeleteRevamping classes to support how the world has changed seems obvious to me, yet we still require Algebra, Geometry, Sciences, and other classes in which so many students struggle. Class additions might be life skills (due to so many broken homes, parents who work 80 jobs, ELL learners, etc), technology in 2011 and beyond, employment etiquette, using technology to stay organized, and others.
Getting our students out in the community to support the new classes being taught would also be ideal. Learning about taxes, seeing how much it costs to live independently, going to buy or lease a vehicle, learning about cheap public transportation seems much more appropriate for the students of this generation.
I also agree with the small class sizes. I work two of my classes as a co-taught algebra class and find that I have more time to work on on one and single out struggling students. The classes still have 30-32 students in them, but having two teachers gives us opportunities to work with smaller groups and really help the struggling while enriching the ones who really get it.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is also a must. This is my first year with a smart board and I find that more of ky
Whoops.... Hit the post button too soon, I am writing my post on a new I pad that I just purchased.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to say that I notice my students more engaged in the fun things that I throw into the lesson with the smart board.
Since I have gotten this I-pad, I have found that it would be a great thing to have in the classroom as well. If every student could have one, it would make a great tool especially for research projects. It is amazing how quick I can go from writing to the Internet and finding important things.