Author Archives: isabel trzcinski

I believe that a very important strategy of being a good teacher is to have a relationship with each students. As a future teacher, I aim to make time to talk to each of my students individually every day. But … Continue reading →

It is really difficult to see some of the students in my practicum class who have learning disabilities have troubles with making friends. So many of the students in this class seem to be close friends, constantly chatting, but the … Continue reading →

Cooperative /collaborative learning is a teaching strategy involving children’s participation in small group learning activities. Collaborative learning can be a motivator in school for many students in many ways. One reasons is that student-student support enhances self esteem, reduces anxiety, and even … Continue reading →

Doing DPA in your classroom everyday can be a real challenge. Students often take a long time to get organized when starting tasks, can be chatty and not get a lot done, and there is a lot of material to … Continue reading →

Althought I haven’t had a lot of time to put these into practice yet, teaching practices that are important to me are to:  Having a classroom that has a strong community, focused on building positive relationships and an environment where … Continue reading →

Math is a challenge for many students. It was never my favorite subject either. I believe that teachers should be doing what they can to get their students engaged in every subject, but math can be a bit tricky. Worksheets … Continue reading →

As we progress in to an era where technology is everywhere, we see children using technology younger and younger. There is no doubt that children love technology, and that many are more sophisticated in using it than older adults. The … Continue reading →

It is commonly known in education that a student who is intrinsically motivated for school will probably do better in the long run than a student who is extrinsically motivated. Intrinsic motivation occurs when a student pursues learning due to … Continue reading →

My inquiry topic is focused on motivating children who don’t like school. The topic of motivation first came up for me after entering my practicum school and finding that one child immediately told me that she doesn’t want to be … Continue reading →

In a way, dealing with a student in your own class is almost like dealing with your own children. A situation came up during my practicum this past week. There is one student who is defiant. Her moods go up and … Continue reading →