My overall impression of this observation was that it was a very valuable tool for helping me understand learning through the eyes of an individual student. As a teacher, I realized that I seem to evaluate the students as a group. It was quite a paradigm shift for me to observe what was going on for an individual student. Through this observation, I was able to observe what was interesting to the students, what distractors were present, and also how well the student was focused on the actual content of the lesson.
I found it very exciting to step outside of my "me bubble" and try to understand what kind of environment the student was experiencing. It really made me reflect on the student as an individual and what other factors may be influencing the way he learns. I was able to gain helpful insights into my students learning style and personality.
By composing an ethnographic narrative, I was able to process all the information that I observed and use it to reflect on how to better motivate and teach this student. I feel that through the entire process, that I will become a more effective and relevant teacher.
By composing questions specific to this student, I feel that next year's teacher will be able know him and teach him more effectively. I feel that the teacher will be able understand his actions and personality in a way that would be useful in guiding him on a path toward successful language acquisition, as well as being a successful overall student. By passing on these valuable insights, next year's teacher will realize his insecurities as well as his strengths.
MTSU Honor Statement:
This assignment/assessment was solely written by me. In no way have I plagiarized (represented the work of another as my own) or otherwise violated the copyright laws and academic conventions of fair use. I know that violations of this policy may result in my being dismissed from Middle Tennessee State University and/or appropriate legal action being taken against me.
Signed (submitting this statement to Teaching Faculty with student's name typed
below constitutes signing):
Celia Denney
Date: March 13, 2010
MTSU Honor Statement:
This assignment/assessment was solely written by me. In no way have I plagiarized (represented the work of another as my own) or otherwise violated the copyright laws and academic conventions of fair use. I know that violations of this policy may result in my being dismissed from Middle Tennessee State University and/or appropriate legal action being taken against me.
Signed (submitting this statement to Teaching Faculty with student's name typed
below constitutes signing):
Celia Denney
Date: March 13, 2010
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