With the population I was serving, most of these did not go over as well as I would have hoped. However, for the most part I think these Talks can be really informative and paint a nice picture to suplement learning in most science classrooms. Here is a list of tried and true ones that I have used.
https://www.ted.com/talks/talithia_williams_own_your_body_s_data
great for a statistics or health class
https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_gage_how_to_control_someone_else_s_arm_with_your_brain
I like this one for innovation and when teaching about nerves.
https://www.ted.com/talks/regina_dugan_from_mach_20_glider_to_humming_bird_drone?language=en
Teaching about innovation, inspiration.
https://www.ted.com/talks/beau_lotto_optical_illusions_show_how_we_see?language=en
I like this one for senses and for something fun to break up learning.
https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_george_let_s_talk_crap_seriously?language=en
Great for viruses!
P.S. Ted has no idea who I am and this post was NOT sponsored.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Misconceptions
I love it when an article captures my attention right off the bat.
I read this article and found in very similar to what I found as a Learning Assistant in the Physics Department of SPU, even though this article was written in Turkey. A few good ideas and further areas of research.
"Misconceptions in Biology Education and Conceptual Change Strategies." Education Sciences: Theory and Practice. Bahar, M. May 2003. 55-64.
I read this article and found in very similar to what I found as a Learning Assistant in the Physics Department of SPU, even though this article was written in Turkey. A few good ideas and further areas of research.
A: Picky Teacher?
A few days ago, I asked the following question to the masses.
I did not get the response I was hoping for (other teachers who are trying hard not to be jaded by the education world) but instead was reminded that I am at the _beginning_ of my journey, not at the end or even in the middle. I would have responded to this question by saying that I got my teaching job because it was the first one I was offered. I thought it was the position I wanted so I jumped into it whole-heartedly. I was sorely disappointed. It didn't work out for me because I found that the population I was teaching (an all-male correctional facility for 14-25 year olds) was not what I expected it to be. I I was thrown into situations that I was _not_ equipped for and had to make the best of bad situation after bad situation for a year. Now, it was not all bad. I enjoyed exposing students to new ideas and interesting concepts, helping students strengthen their writing and watch them achieve grades they never had before. I wouldn't trade my experience, but I'm also glad I'm not still in it.
How did you get your teaching job? Did you wait for the position you wanted or did you jump into what was available? What was the outcome? And, have you ever had a teaching job that didn’t work out for you?
I did not get the response I was hoping for (other teachers who are trying hard not to be jaded by the education world) but instead was reminded that I am at the _beginning_ of my journey, not at the end or even in the middle. I would have responded to this question by saying that I got my teaching job because it was the first one I was offered. I thought it was the position I wanted so I jumped into it whole-heartedly. I was sorely disappointed. It didn't work out for me because I found that the population I was teaching (an all-male correctional facility for 14-25 year olds) was not what I expected it to be. I I was thrown into situations that I was _not_ equipped for and had to make the best of bad situation after bad situation for a year. Now, it was not all bad. I enjoyed exposing students to new ideas and interesting concepts, helping students strengthen their writing and watch them achieve grades they never had before. I wouldn't trade my experience, but I'm also glad I'm not still in it.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
TRIP TO AFRICA!
I am going to Africa in April. How that is even possible, I'm still not sure. So far, I have $302 saved for it. That is NOT enough. I need to get my act together.
What we have so far:
-Dad and I will fly to Africa and spend time there with shelby and do a safari
-Shelby, myself and her friend Alex will travel and meet Sabrina somewhere malaria free
-We want to do Morocco, Spain and end in London
-fly home from London
Connections:
-We have a place to stay with Jennie in London
-Isabella lives in Prague
Travel:
-cheap flights around Europe?
-Purchase tickets in January
-how do we get from Morocco to Spain?
Food:
simple, cheap, public places
Sleep:
airbnb
couchsurfer.org
connections
What to bring:
What we have so far:
-Dad and I will fly to Africa and spend time there with shelby and do a safari
-Shelby, myself and her friend Alex will travel and meet Sabrina somewhere malaria free
-We want to do Morocco, Spain and end in London
-fly home from London
Connections:
-We have a place to stay with Jennie in London
-Isabella lives in Prague
Travel:
-cheap flights around Europe?
-Purchase tickets in January
-how do we get from Morocco to Spain?
Food:
simple, cheap, public places
Sleep:
airbnb
couchsurfer.org
connections
What to bring:
Q: Picky Teacher?
Hey there teaching world.
So here is my question. How did you get your teaching job? Did you wait for the position you wanted or did you jump into what was available? What was the outcome? And, have you ever had a teaching job that didn't work out for you?
Please respond in the comments section below, on Facebook, twitter, tumblr, or shoot me an e-mail at lessonsloved@gmail.com
So here is my question. How did you get your teaching job? Did you wait for the position you wanted or did you jump into what was available? What was the outcome? And, have you ever had a teaching job that didn't work out for you?
Please respond in the comments section below, on Facebook, twitter, tumblr, or shoot me an e-mail at lessonsloved@gmail.com
If I ever have to teach math again...
The following was written on 1/1/15, after a break from teaching math and before I began teaching science again.
"oofta. Math is not my thing. I learned a lot, though. Here are some things:
1. must teach what you believe in.
2. getting bogged down in the details does NOT allow me to keep the bigger picture in mind.
3. my resolve crumbles in the moment.
4. having clear expectations on grading is VITALLY important.
5. signing off on work works.
6. removing distractions works.
7. there must be a way for small groups to run."
"oofta. Math is not my thing. I learned a lot, though. Here are some things:
1. must teach what you believe in.
2. getting bogged down in the details does NOT allow me to keep the bigger picture in mind.
3. my resolve crumbles in the moment.
4. having clear expectations on grading is VITALLY important.
5. signing off on work works.
6. removing distractions works.
7. there must be a way for small groups to run."
Science in an alternative classroom
The second term I taught Science, I framed the class around lab experience. My intention was to hone and strengthen lab writing skills. For unforeseen reasons, that didn't exactly happen. The first part of the term we did two different labs: a virtual lab (an activity I came up with in college and really liked using in practice) and then a chromatography lab. Here was what I wrote about the chromatography lab:
"Did not go well. They hated it, even though they got to do the lab themselves. I think they liked the idea of doing the lab portion, but some of them didn't even like that. I would only do this lab again if I had a group of kids that was really into hands on stuff."
I think this sums up what science looks like in an alternative science classroom MOST of the time for MOST students.
"Did not go well. They hated it, even though they got to do the lab themselves. I think they liked the idea of doing the lab portion, but some of them didn't even like that. I would only do this lab again if I had a group of kids that was really into hands on stuff."
I think this sums up what science looks like in an alternative science classroom MOST of the time for MOST students.
First Year of Teaching
Sucked.
Well, actually, it didn't all suck. I took a job that I thought would let me change the world and I was sorely disappointed. I learned SO MUCH. There are a few blog posts I wrote in the moment in a different blog that I will reshare over here to consolidate all the lessons I've learned about teaching. I wanted to preface those posts by recapping the past year. I taught at South Jetty High School for one year where I covered General Science, General Math, Statistics and oversaw many different independent studiers. I worked with a VERY small team and had no built-in science collaboration. I met some awesome people and learned about myself and the world of gangs, drugs and hard lives.
Well, actually, it didn't all suck. I took a job that I thought would let me change the world and I was sorely disappointed. I learned SO MUCH. There are a few blog posts I wrote in the moment in a different blog that I will reshare over here to consolidate all the lessons I've learned about teaching. I wanted to preface those posts by recapping the past year. I taught at South Jetty High School for one year where I covered General Science, General Math, Statistics and oversaw many different independent studiers. I worked with a VERY small team and had no built-in science collaboration. I met some awesome people and learned about myself and the world of gangs, drugs and hard lives.
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