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3 Things I Learned

- The importance of thinking back on our own experiences in order to better relate to and teach our students. Giving examples and constantly teaching are so important. Using real life experiences to teach our students.

-The importance of explaining to a student that they aren't bad when they do something wrong and get in trouble. Explaining that it is a mistake and that the rules are in place for everyone's safety and well being. Helping the student understand why it was wrong. ( You wouldn't like when ____ does that to you.)

- Kholberg's Theory is so important for me as a teacher. I can really use it to help my studnets grow and make better choices.

2 Things I want To Know More About

-I definitely want to know more about and research ZPD because it is so important, I think, for my future classroom.

-I am also going to focus more on Kholberg's theory. I plan to study it more and try using it in my job now.

1 Question

- Are these theories updated/adapted as education continues to change?

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3 things I learned:

1. I learned about the developmental stages according to Piaget. I learned that middle school students, whom I want to teach, fall somewhere between the concrete operational and the formal operational developmental stages.

2. On the slide about Kohlberg's Theory of Mental Development, I learned that middle school students fall victim to peer pressure because they are in stage 2 level 3 where they are trying to meet the expectations of others.

3. I learned that the Zone of Proximal Development is used to teach students information based on their individual needs and their current knowledge.

2 things I would like to know more about:

1. I would like to know more about which of these stages applies to middle school students. Many of these theories pertain to younger students or teenagers, and middle school students fall somewhere in between.

2. I would like to learn how to find my students Zone of Proximal Development and when during the school year is the best time to determine it.

Question:

What are some ways in which a teacher can take a student from the concrete thinking to more hypothetical thinking?

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3 Things I learned:

1.  The stages of
moral development – Seems like a useful tool when judging how to motivate and
understand students.  The six stage chart
was quite convenient on this and I printed it out for reference.

2.  Piaget’s
development stages - Though my focus is on high school students, I found this
very interesting for working with my own children (6, 10, 12).

3.  Vygotsky Zone of
Proximal Development – Though I had already practiced working with students It
was nice to learn a formal way to describe.

Things I want to know more:

1. Much of this deals
with younger students.  My focus will be
on high school students.  Naturally some
may be less developed than others and this will help on identifying.  I was wondering if more detail was available
about high school students specifically. New students (helping on
transition) and others getting ready for life after high school.

2.  Do any of these
stages shift with students that are ADD or ADHD?

Questions:

I was going through the months lessons and I was trying to
verify that we do not need to arrange anything with schools, teachers, and
students.  These things are best done
early.  I did not see any such
needs.  Did I get this right?  I was wrong in a prior class and I should
have asked like I am now.

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I have learned that

Kohlbers method is one that will be easily applied to middle and high school students. As morals are tested during these grades as students are trying to find their voice in the world.

That educators can't think that they are only teaching the subject and making it accessable to all students. Rather teaching the whole student.

That ZDP is a tool that helps focus on the needs of one student as it is individualized.

I would like to know how to best cherry pick the right combination of of theories that would work best for different ages.

I would also like to know about a teachers job to prepare students for life outside of the classroom.

My question is why do so many theories focus on early development and see to ignore older children.

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Things I’ve learned:

1. The development stage of students I would be teaching
in middle and high school would be the formal operational stage according to
Piaget.  This is the stage where you move
from abstract concepts to hypothetical thinking. An example using slope
(rise/run) was given where if a student was to imagine a larger slope then a
larger rise/run would be used.

2. Knowing these development stages can assist a
teacher to see which stage they need to focus on. For example, if a student is
struggling in understanding concepts in the formal operational stage then they
might need to practice more on the concrete operational skills they should have
learned in elementary.

3. According to Kohlberg’s moral development stages,
high school students would be at the conventional level.  A teacher may lead discussions regarding
current affairs at this level to empower students to make independent
decisions.                                                                                                                                                         Things I want to know:

1. What are some teaching techniques to move students
from abstract concepts to hypothetical thinking?

2. What are some good resources where I can find
pre-assessments based on these learning theories to help me design my instruction?

One question regarding assignment 1b:  Can we use a PowerPoint presentation in our
blog as a narrative? Is that possible to even upload? And if yes, does it still
have to be 10-12 slides? Just an idea I had

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3 things I learned:

Preoperational Stage

I finally understand why my two year old son acts the way he does.

Level 1 (Preconventional)

Kids at this stage sees thing as good or
bad. I would have to talk to them and explain that mistake is okay. But they
would have to figure out how to prevent it next time.

Graphic Organizer about Moral Development

Very interesting.

Great break down of how children think and act.

2 things I want to know more about:

I want to know more about Piaget Development Stages and when I would need to
use it to monitor a child’s behavior.

I want to know more about Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development and
how I can use it in the classroom.

1 question I have:

Are theories thrown out altogether if it is slightly incorrect or is it changed
if it needs to be?

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Hi Tasha, I enjoyed reading your reflection! You asked some great questions.

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3 Things I learned:

1. According to Piaget's theory, the third stage is concrete operations and that is at ages 7-11. This is elementary school age and probably the age of students I will work with. Some things to help with this stage at school would be to use manipulatives to teach concepts becasue they still need to see the facts behind what they are learning during this stage. Also, according to Dr. Dickenson, I should let the students have time to be creative and explore before teaching new concepts.

2. I learned that moral development comes in six stages. I would consider myself to be in stages five and six. I know I am always considerate, but am still working on following my code of behavior when it seems impossible. There are some cases where my morals get in the way of being professional, and I am still working on finding the way around that. I would give an example, but it is too personal.

3. I learned what ZPD means. I have heard the term a lot at work. The students are all assigned reading ZPD levels through an accelerated reading program. The range of the ZPD is usually about a whole grade level, and now I understand why. The smallest number in their ZPD must be where they are currently at, and the highest number is where they are capable of getting to with assistance. The entire range is their individual Zone of Proximal Development in reading comprehension.

2 things I want to know more about:

1. I would love to learn more about the moral development stages and how they might effect the classroom

2. I would also like to learn more about how to find the ZPD of a student in other academic areas.

1 Question I still have:

What are some of the more recent theories of learning and development. Are there still theorists who try to prove or disprove early theories?

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Please share 3 things you learned, 2 things you want to know more about & 1 question you still have