Celebrating the Holiday Season with Diversity

      

                                                                                            

 

                                

The United States is rich with diversity. Look at diversity through the eyes of educators.  The observance of the holiday by various cultures and populations can become very complicated when it comes to the classroom. Knowledge of the holidays and how they are celebrated can enhance the classroom and inclusion efforts.  How would you as a teacher handle the holiday season.  We are to treat each student equally. Since this is my favorite time of the year I would want to give my students something.  I would probably allow time and days for my students to share how they celebrate the holiday season. This activity will allow student to learn about various culture and about families who are less fortunate, and no one will feel left out.

 http://bit.ly/194kHjX

 

 

 

 

                   

           

Behavior In The Classroom

A few weeks ago I gave a presentation in my ECDC class on Guiding Children’s Behavior and Creating a Classroom Community.  Emphases was placed on modifying behavior.  You probably heard a teacher using an old approach, Mary, you aren’t paying attention or Brian, remember to raise your hand. Today we resolve to learn something new rather than fall back on what other teachers have said.  Once we find out what works best for us in the classroom, we should take it and run with it in order to have some control of what goes on among the students. I feel that it is the responsibility of the teachers to create a change in order to effect a change when it comes to inappropriate behavior.   When children act out new teachers have and tenancy to panic.  A couple of things to remember is to stay calm, assertive and reflective.   First, think through how you will respond to the situation at hand. During my presentation I shared a visual behavior chart with my classmates.  The chart will help students become aware of their behavior on a daily basics.  The student’s names are printed on a close pin and the close pin is moved throughout the day depending on the student’s behavior.  Each student starts the day in the square labeled Ready to Learn. As the day progresses the close pin is moved according to the students behavior.  I plan to implement this into my daily routine in the near future as I began my teaching career.