Chapter 2

 

2.1

To help accommodate my students who are not yet working at the level of their peers, I would need to figure out ways in helping them learn the same material, but in ways they will understand it. Though my method in helping these students will take more planning, creativity, and time to do so, it is necessary. To utilize ideas from both Piaget and Vygotsky, I will structure lessons methodically so students will be able to achieve concept mastery from carefully formulated steps in the lesson. I will also allow for more fluidity in the lesson for those who learn better where there is scaffolding. Though I agree with Vygotsky more than Piaget, I will try to understand and utilize aspects from both theorists. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY-SXM8f0gU<--- video that explains the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky

2.2

As a future teacher who does not have a broad vocabulary of SAT words, I want to adopt a strategy where students will be familar with various words, and be able to use those words in their daily language and writings. As I wish to teach in the inner-city, students will most likely not know many SAT words to begin with. As I will not be a English teacher, my goal will be for my students be begin using these SAT words and start using academic language. Mastering academic language is statically shown to help students be successful in the future. Whether they further their education or begin their career after high school, it will be my goal for my students to adopt academic language and use SAT vocabulary words in their daily lives. http://www.academiclanguage.org/Academic_Language.html