From there, we went on to answer our discussion questions over Language Arts and technology, and author web sites. I found that I LOVED the researching of the author web sites! I didn't know that so many authors had so many resources for teachers. I think that's awesome! When someone mentioned the book Wonder and the resources the author gave, I wanted to smack myself because I could have researched this author and utilized those resources when I was reading the book to the class as a lesson that was observed by a supervisor. At the time, I wasn't aware of what to discuss when reading aloud, and so I was a bit of an amateur for sure. ;)
LESSON PLANS:
Tonight's discussion topic is lesson plans and what reflections we have over them. First off I would say that writing these lesson plans can seem somewhat overwhelming still, but only because I am an anxious/nervous person in general. Nevertheless, I find that when I am writing these lesson plans and unit plans I have better luck organizing and coming up with fresh ideas if I write them using pen and paper. I know, OLD SCHOOL approach for sure! And probably not a more positive approach when you think about time management, but it is what it is. :)
Another reflection I have over writing lesson plans is: The more you write, the better you become. The more you practice, the more ideas you find you can include. And that is why I am thankful that the professors here at Columbia College include the lesson plans for graded assignments. I hope to become even better in the near future, as I am hoping to graduate within the next year! :)
I would love to hear from some of you on what ideas, activities, or approaches you take when making your lesson plans! That way I can become even better at this VERY vital task for teachers. ;)
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The hardest part of creating these unit plans for me is coming up with a topic! I overthink the whole assignment. For example, when I am a "real" teacher, I will have a textbook and some type of curriculum to follow. While it is my job to include engaging strategies, I will have the topic already given to me most likely. I think writing lesson plans will get easier from here.
ReplyDeleteI liked how we got to research an authors web site to see what resources they have available for parents and teachers.
ReplyDeleteI agree writing lesson plans can be a daunting experience but the more we do it the easier it will be. This is the first time I have had to write a whole unit on Language arts so I am a little over whelmed.
I am so with you, I need to write things down in order for me to think clearly about what I am doing. Definitely old school but I feel ya! ;)
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