The two students I teach social studies and science to are not catching on a fast as I thought they would. I guess I really didn't stop to think that I am teaching special ed even at the 5th and 6th grade levels. Even though we are doing lower work, they still are not catching on in a hands-on way, so I have "resorted" to skill and drill and memorizing the facts. I am also still trying to work with them on understanding the concepts, but for one, if they have not learned that way that much or two, if they DO NOT learn best that way, then it will not benefit them as best as it should. So, I am learning patience in my teaching methods and in how students learn. I can't get frustrated for having to teach the same thing again and again, but I have to be determined to make sure that they get it and that I am doing my part in helping them. I have to keep checking myself!! I think, slowly but surely, they are getting there!!! Not much mastery has occurred in that classroom because the boys get helped with work and then it is not checked to see if "they know it". So, I am trying to do that so that I have proof of what they know!!!
I hope you have a great weekend!!
Domain 5: Methodology
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My best advice...don't give up. Many teachers will teach a lesson or unit and then move on regardless whether or not their students have gained the necessary knowledge. You need to find a variety of ways to teach the information so that they get repetition. It can take up to 40 exposures before they "get" it. Hang in there!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend, too.