Emotions trump learning

I do agree with this thought to some degree, emotions can trump learning, if it is a positive experience and they understand the concepts being taught, are not shy, not afraid to speak up or ask for help, but on other hand i feel it can dissolve learning. If a student is struggling and doesn't get the help he/she needs then it can become a negative experience and he/she can shut down and not have a desire to continue to learn. This can be a fearful thing for a child, and can continue to spiral down until they have lost the desire to learn.

Teachers establish ties

As i read this, what comes to mind is that you can learn so much from a student, As they gain your trust they will be more willing to share their hearts with you. I feel that as a teacher he/she should establish ties with each of the students, so she can be a better teacher and know how to touch their lives. In morning meetings you can learn a great deal from the students as they share what is happening in their lives. You can really get to know them on a more personal basis. As this happens the ties continue to connect and makes each lives more rich.

wild flowers

As i look at the different flowers and their colors, it makes me think of how each child is unique. They bring a different style of themselves and personalities into the classroom. Each one wants to shine and be noticed. They want their colors to be noticed by others. Each student growing and blossoming into a beautiful person as they learn and grow. If we were all the same in every way, how boring the world would be. Its all the different people and colors that make up a beautiful field of wild flowers

Reflection #6

My, where do i start? Field was a great experience i learned so much. I loved it and can't wait to get my own classroom. My favorite part was the art projects that the students worked on. First we had them color a Utah map of lake Bonneville, the mountains, plateaus, and basins. We had them write a key then the next day we had them make a salt dough map. Wow what a great success! They loved it and it was so fun to see how creative each students were. I loved walking around and seeing them put waves in the water (some of the boys put boats) the mountains were different shapes and sizes, some put arches in the plateau area. It was so much fun the whole 3 1/2 weeks i didn't want it to end. When we were discussion our lesson plans with our teacher, she said you may not want to do salt dough cause it is a mess and a nightmare, well when the day came she was amazed at how smooth it went. she said she was sorry for even saying she thought it would be a mess. I feel that we had everything so well prepared that it went smooth. The students made comments on how they loved the salt dough maps. I feel you can integrate art into your lesson plans. Whether it be dance, music, drama or visual arts. It can all be a great experience for teachers and students.

Reflection 5
It was a lot of fun to learn about all the different illustrators, to see the different way they do art. I love to create with colored paper, paint, drawing etc. That has always been my favorite. I enjoy looking at art pictures. I feel that artist can express themselves by the way they paint or create the art. I love how you can use the different elements to create art. The texture, color, form etc. Children could learn so much just from the elements. What you showed in class today i learned a great deal about art.

Reflection #4

Music in the classroom, i think is very important. I know it can help students learn better. I think of young children singing songs and learning the alphabet or sounds. Students can learn quickly and it stays with them longer when they learn concepts to music. I love the thought of using music in my classroom. I know it can affect the atmosphere of the room. I love how you will put on music as we are writing in our journals. It makes such a difference. I know music can do so much for the brain. It fascinates me what it can do for so many emotions. I will use music to teach my students the curriculum as much is able. I know the importance of it.

Reflection #3

When i think of dance, i think you can be free to move as you like let the music take you away. Like that saying says "Dance as if nobody is watching." I love to dance i took dance lessons as a child but now i feel very uncomfortable. I try not to let it bother me but some days it does. I love to watch little children dance they are expressing themselves in so many ways. To me creative dance is something that you can do to feel free and lose yourself in movement. Studio dance is good also but to me it is more dance of what the teacher wants you to learn. When i teach i will use dance as i am teaching them the alphabet or shapes etc. Children will learn more and remember as they incorporate dance and music into their activities. I feel dance and music does so much for the soul.