Monday, September 29, 2008

Another Teacher Response

I also sent out our questions to another teacher, this teacher is a male math teacher in Surrey.
What kind of teaching style do you use?
I primarily use lecture type, especially with senior classes 10-12, however, with the junior classes you have more flexibility to do collaborative learning. In grade 10 and grade 12, I must prepare the student for the provinical exam, however, with the grade 12 exam now optional, I believe that there are various other activities I can promote within the classroom to elaborate on the curriculum.
What do you do to ensure that your classroom is an inclusive one?
Select different students to answer questions, use the entire classroom so that no one feels left out, students help create evaluation scheme for semester/term
If you lose control of a class how do you regain control?
I believe that the your first interaction determines how you manage a classroom. It is within your first interactions with students that you must present your expectations and outline any rules, policies and procedures that you have for them. And then be consistent.
How do you assess your students and in which ways?
Tests, quizzes, homework checks, group assignments, student teaching (get them to illustrate how they do problems on the board - you become a student)
What is the most challenging part of teaching math?
To relate how Math connects with realworld situations. You need to be prepared to deal with the question "when are we going to use this?" How you decide to answer this question, informs the students about your passion for the subject matter.

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