Chapter 4a and 4b

Chapter 4a:
(pg. 109-121)

As a future educator, it is important to recognize the importance of perceptions. Four perceptions that were mentioned in the beginning of the chapter are:
1) All children can learn.
2)Expect the best from each student.
3) Establish a classroom environment that motivates students to do their best.
4)Manage the classrooms so the class time is efficiently used.

It is the teacher's duty to help children develop and sustain these perceptions. I would like to show my future students that I truly care about their success inside and outside of the classroom. I would like my students to always feel comfortable in my classroom because some of my students may not have a comfortable place to stay outside of school. Even though my classroom will be a comfortable environment, it will also be a productive working place. A classroom is there for students to learn in a positive learning environment and for students to grow mentally. In order for students to be productive in my classroom, I will make sure that I have effective classroom management. Classroom management may take at least two years to master; as a future teacher, I will be learning with the students and how to make their education more beneficial for them. This is a major part of classroom management.


Chapter 4b:
(pg. 121-140)

The second part of the chapter felt as if I was reading a teacher handbook. This section discussed classroom procedures, guidelines for acceptable behavior, using positive rewards as motivators, opening activities, and transitions during lessons. Teaching is an art and a science. One can read "How to be the best teacher ever" handbook, but without experience in the classrooms, one will never know what it is truly like to be an amazing teacher.

I like how this section of the chapter talked about classroom procedures and guidelines. The way a teacher phrases things can effect a student's learning style. For example, say "procedures or expectations" instead of "rules", and say "consequences" instead of "punishment". Rules and punishment have a negative meaning behind them. I would like my classroom to be a positive learning environment, and I would like to encourage my students to continue working hard. I do not want to punish them all the time with a harsh tone. The students will learn from their actions and mistakes. As a teacher, I will help guide them towards success.