Dorothy Seehausen

Discussion Comment

Transferring newly acquired skills to actual workplace settings is always a challenge for the teacher. I like to employ as many teaching techniques as I can: groups, large and small; hands on activities; interesting lectures; and field studies where possible. It gives the student a chance to pick up on their own learning skills and also try out new ways to look at a subject.

Dorothy Seehausen

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ED102

I always refocus about the third or fourth week of a quarter. A survey works well to not only remind me that students may be loosing their way but that a lesson plan often needs to be tweeked along the path to learning. A survey also helps students put into words what they are struggling with. Sometimes, it is issues at home that are distracting them.

Dorothy Seehausen

Discussion Comment

ED102

Retention is not only important to student success, but as teachers we need to realize the impact of our classroom management skills, especially the value of influencing the student early on in the class. "They" say that rapport is established in the first minute or two of meating someone - not a very big window of opportunity for us teachers!

Dorothy Seehausen

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ED102

I found the most important aspect of this learning module to be the emphasis on teacher enthusiasm. I have long known that if I'm bored, the studernts are. Moreover, delivering the content with vim and vigor helpt draw the students into the learning and increases their skills.

Dorothy Seehausen

Blog Comment

Break the ice!

Earl, I too did not use personal computers in school. Even in 2002 as a student at UWGreen Bay getting my Masters' degree in education the main method of delivery was lecture, PPT's, and attempts at meaningful group work. Some students had laptops, but we still took notes by hand. Gosh, was that only 8 years ago???????? Now, the push is on to incorporate learning activities into SmartBoard technology, which hopefully keeps us ahead of this generation of tech savvy kids. Yet, I keep reminding myself how important the human element is in the classroom, and that today's teaching technology is just… >>>

Dorothy Seehausen

Discussion Comment

Professionalism

It's always great to have some time to reflect on my teaching competencies. As a lifelong learner, I find there are always areas for improvement. The Harvard bytes were interesting; it's a good touch to have input from such a prestigious school. I am also an introvert, and so my challenges are in the areas of creating greater rapport with my students. Wish me luck! :)