Sunday, November 8, 2015 |
I Love My Kindergarteners!!!
Hello! Welcome to Miss Ramson's Super Kindergarten Classroom, where Teaching and Learning is FUN!!!
We are an enthusiastic group of people who care about each other and the world. We hope you enjoy reading, listening and watching what we do in our exciting classroom!
I am a graduate of the Florida Atlantic University where I pursued studies in Elementary Education. I'm an enthusiastic and committed teacher with natural ability to appreciate and inspire children. I try my best to have a balance of explicit teaching, inquiry, and activities/lessons based on students' interest in our class. I work with the most amazing students, Kindergarteners!! I am a creative teacher who love learning about the newest strategies and research based interventions! I believe in Franklin Benjamin's quote which states:
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| My student centered classroom |
We Maintain a classroom atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.The kids know they are loved and accepted, so they relax and learn. I Keep a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around me and my students imitate my behavior, I also model the behaviors I want my students to adopt.
My Philosophy
I believe the fundamental goal of teaching is to foster learning. Learning is not something that is achieved while in school. It goes on for the rest of one’s lifetime. The purpose of learning is to gain the skills and tools necessary for one to not only meet but exceed expectations in an ever changing and globalized world. Therefore, learning is the obtaining, refining and application of skills that are/will be useful in any area of practice, whether it be in the classroom or in the ‘real world.’ If this is the definition of learning, then the role of the teacher becomes clearly defined. The responsibility of the teacher is to provide the opportunities for students to obtain, refine and apply these skills in a positive, risk-free environment. Therefore, teaching is the act of delivering the tools that will allow students to be successful, lifelong learners. I believe in positivity. No matter what life throws at me, inside the classroom or out, I believe that attitudes are contagious and a positive attitude is always preferable to a negative attitude.
My Teaching Style
Integrating technology and cooperative learning
Teacher-centered instruction has had its day! Effective teachers are increasingly using a student-centered approach. Cooperative learning sparks engagement in classrooms by encouraging interaction among the students themselves, my role as a teacher is that of a facilitator. This, in turn, leads to higher achievement, while promoting both team and class building. I believe that learning needs to be student centered and students need to be equal partners in the learning process; therefore, my role involves using my expertise to put the necessary resources in the hands of the students and ensure that my students are well equipped to find and evaluate the resources they need to answer their questions. I also incorporate visual aids and much enrichment into my teaching, to allow the children to experience lessons through sight and touch.
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| Integrating technology in our lessons |
Today’s youngsters were born in the age of the Internet so in order to connect with these kids, as a teacher, I must learn to speak their language and become conversant with the technology that comes so naturally to the young. Integrating technology means tapping into students’ interests and strengthening their technical skills, all while providing enriching learning opportunities; therefore, I integrate technology in our daily lessons to enhance learning and also to facilitate the different learning styles that my students possess.
About our Classroom
My Students
Our classroom is a busy, child-centered learning environment. It is stimulating, colorful and comfortable. Our classroom is a community; our home away from home.
We function as a whole group, small groups and as individuals. We are cooperative and collaborative. We share our materials, our discoveries and our experiences. We respect one another and ourselves.
We function as a whole group, small groups and as individuals. We are cooperative and collaborative. We share our materials, our discoveries and our experiences. We respect one another and ourselves.
Sometimes our classroom is loud, sometimes our classroom is quiet. Sometimes only the teacher is speaking and everyone is practicing their listening. Sometimes the children are talking to one another and the teacher is facilitating. The students are a diverse set of energetic five year old, most of whom are being exposed to formal learning for the first time.
Lets Look at some of our Class Activities!!!!
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| Today, we made masks using paper plates |
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| Students' Work |
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Circle Time |
Whole group instruction, often called direct instruction, is the umbrella term used when a teacher is teaching the entire class something at the same time. This occurs through a variety of activities, such as read aloud and demonstration.
Small Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Small group instruction is an effective way to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of our students. It requires thorough planning and responds to informal and formal data collected from various sources, which help teachers construct a comprehensive profile on students’interests, abilities and challenges. Small group instruction allows a teacher to support and guide students on their instructional level. Small groups allow students develop relationships with their classmates. Students are given opportunities to discover commonalities, strengths and weakness as well as ways to help each other. The teacher has more time to meet the needs of her most challenging students who may require greater teacher guidance while giving her high achievers time to work independently at a pace that promotes active learning.
Individualized Instruction
Individualized instruction is a fancy name that I use for one-on-one instruction. Each child is unique; have diverse learning styles, learn at different rates, and have diverse intellectual strengths therefore, individualized programs is one way of increasing students' success. This method is used since students have different academic abilities and may require individual assistance to learn a concept. Individualized instruction is mostly used for struggling students, because this focused attention can often help these children catch up with their peers. Individualized instruction is now recognized as a crucial element of student-centered teaching that fosters real progress and achievement.
Parents are also welcomed and encouraged to volunteer in our classroom!
Parents are also welcomed and encouraged to volunteer in our classroom!
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