chapter 6

This chapter is purple.

In the purple chapter, I learned about curriculum (the knowledge, skills, and performance standards students are expected to acquire in particular grade levels). Specifically, I read a lot about curriculum frameworks and guides. These are documents that schools are provided from the state departments of education that describe curriculum standards and benchmarks for learning. They include recommendations and examples of how students can create lesson plans based on the curriculum. The chapter focused a lot on ways to keep students on track. Two examples of ways to make sure that students learn what is required of them are grade level expectations (GLEs) and mastery objective checklists. The chapter went on to discuss integrating technology into education. Shocker, I know.

One thing that I found really interesting in this chapter was the ASSURE model. The ASSURE model was created as a guide to planning and delivering instruction that will incorporate technology into the classroom. The model is composed of 6 steps:

• Analyze the learner
• State the objectives
• Select Methods, Media, and Materials
• Utilize Methods, Media, and Materials
• Require Learner Participation
• Evaluate and Revise.

The model is said to be a very effective way for teachers to use technology in the teaching process. It is important for teachers to be able to understand these new technologies because it will increase the teachers ability to effectively communicate with their students as well as educate them.

Since the last class, I have continued to learn new ways to incorporate graphics into Microsoft Word. I learned how to make tables, check marks, drop boxes, etc. I feel that this will help me in the teaching profession because I will be able to make newsletters to communicate with the parents of my students. I will also be able to make legit looking tests. That will be pretty cool, too. I have also learned from the last class to never let Cody play with the pianos-- because he will never stop.