Thursday, January 29, 2015
A teacher I have observed giving core instruction was awesome at it or I thought so. He emphasized the core words, and actually had them listed so the class could see them. It wasn't something the class looked at the whole time, but it was there to glance at. The words were used in tying different points together, and then the teacher showed the importance of the certain point in history and why the term was important. I like how he linked everything together by using the different words and terms. I thought it painted a good picture for the class, and for me too. The instruction was the list, and he emphasized when a word was being used. Then connections were made, and he allowed time for the students to record the word, definition, and how it linked to certain parts of history and such. It honestly helped paint a picture for me because when I can link different things together, and have a good flow about a certain topic then I retain information better. I feel one thing the teacher did that was mentioned in the readings was doing vocabulary during instructional time. I felt that this helped students learn in class, and didn't have to spend or waste time doing it out of class. I will replicate this style of vocabulary because I feel it was a solid way to teach words and terms. I will also have activities to help students learn just to stray once in awhile from the lecture for of vocabulary.
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Hi Wyatt,
ReplyDeleteYour posting reminded me of a sixth-grade science teacher who I observed, who listed all of her vocabulary words on a word wall. When students had a few minutes at the end of class, she would give them flyswatters and have them hit the word that matched the definition she stated. So, for example, in social studies you might say, "the movement of these pieces of the earth's outer shell cause earthquakes," and students would have to swat "Tectonic plates."
In some ways, this is not GREAT vocabulary instruction because it presents the words out of context, but it was still fun for a time-filler activity.
Thanks for your posting.
I also like the idea of having the words listed so students can see them. I think it provides them with a way to have something to real time relate to the lecture. If they hear the teacher say the word they can pick up on clues because they already know it's something they need to know.
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ReplyDeleteHi Wyatt. I like the way he listed the words as well. This is the way I was taught vocabulary words and I feel I was able to learn that way. I sounds like it would have been a great learning experience to observe this class. I know that I personally struggle with history, and it seems like this teacher really helps the students to understand history instead of just memorizing it. I think he did this in the vocabulary as well. The students will remember and probably use these words instead of memorize and forget them in the future. I think it is smart for you to model this teacher when you get your own history class!
Wyatt,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. I love the idea of having words listed on the board and taking time throughout the lesson to develop a true understanding of the word. It sounds like that teacher does a phenomenal job of vocab instruction, especially for a history classroom. I also retain information better if I can link it to something else and place it in context. I am planning on teaching vocab in a similar manner.