http://edublogawards.com/2014-awards/best-teacher-blog-2014/
This particular blog is relating teaching to the medical field. The blog discusses how as teachers we do a lot of observing, listening, and interacting just as a doctor would do with their patient. Observing is important because it gives the teacher an idea where their students are academically or how advanced they are in a given task. An effective teaching tool that can be applied to the students after observing is called scaffolding. Scaffolding is the process of observing, showing the class the correct way of doing something, helping them less and less along the way, and eventually letting them do it completely on their own. Listening is great way to gain the students respect. Without respect going both ways in the classroom it is very hard for the students to take anything seriously. Interacting is another way to gain respect and get to the students level. Like observing, interacting allows another way to see where the class is. Students can also provide helpful feedback on whether they like or dislike something, or if something my be too difficult or not difficult enough.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Technology in Education
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/30/health/physical-education-innovation/
As our society progresses, technology becomes more and more prevalent, even in todays Physical Education classes. There are many benefits to using technology in Physical Education; one example is using the iPad. The teacher can record student actions such as shooting a free throw or hitting a baseball of a tee, and then analyze it and more the correct adjustments if needed. In my own personal experience I watched a student struggle with performing most of the activities asked of them and they refused help. So, the teacher recorded and let the student see for themself and realized they were doing it wrong and then made the changes. Another example of using technology could be an individual or group unable to attend the actual class watching a recorded version of the class. Either that or it could be made interactive by ways such as Skype or something similar. Being an effective Physical Education teacher means being able to incorporate technologies such as these in necessary situations. Through practicing using technology and understanding the needs of students, someday teachers will figure out how to intertwine it all together.
As our society progresses, technology becomes more and more prevalent, even in todays Physical Education classes. There are many benefits to using technology in Physical Education; one example is using the iPad. The teacher can record student actions such as shooting a free throw or hitting a baseball of a tee, and then analyze it and more the correct adjustments if needed. In my own personal experience I watched a student struggle with performing most of the activities asked of them and they refused help. So, the teacher recorded and let the student see for themself and realized they were doing it wrong and then made the changes. Another example of using technology could be an individual or group unable to attend the actual class watching a recorded version of the class. Either that or it could be made interactive by ways such as Skype or something similar. Being an effective Physical Education teacher means being able to incorporate technologies such as these in necessary situations. Through practicing using technology and understanding the needs of students, someday teachers will figure out how to intertwine it all together.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Teaching Philosophy
As a future Physical Education/Health teacher things I value are health, the understanding of the importance of physical activity for every person, along with the importance of communication and effort with a team to reach a specific goal. The way I would teach a Health or Physical Education class would reflect my own passion towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the gratification of being part of a team. Each person has a different way of thinking and hopefully through team collaboration they may broaden their way of thinking.
In addition, as a future coach I understand the importance of shaping individuals into better people. I can recall a speech my varsity football coach gave after a student sustained a minor injury and thereafter sitting out saying, "You are going to be hurt, tired, and sore; but that is life. When you get a job someday with a family to support and you are hurt, or tired, or sore, are you going to lay in bed all day? No, you are going to suck it up and go to work." Lessons such as that, to me, are more valuable than anything a classroom has ever taught me. Being part of a team teaches people what it takes to succeed at something as well as how to communicate and trust.
In addition, as a future coach I understand the importance of shaping individuals into better people. I can recall a speech my varsity football coach gave after a student sustained a minor injury and thereafter sitting out saying, "You are going to be hurt, tired, and sore; but that is life. When you get a job someday with a family to support and you are hurt, or tired, or sore, are you going to lay in bed all day? No, you are going to suck it up and go to work." Lessons such as that, to me, are more valuable than anything a classroom has ever taught me. Being part of a team teaches people what it takes to succeed at something as well as how to communicate and trust.
About me
My name is Jacob Behm and I attended Laconia high school. I grew up in Almond-Bancroft and later moved to Waupaca. I have three younger brothers and a dog whose name is Kojack. I am currently a senior at UW-Oshkosh with the major of Physical Education. I really enjoy being outdoors, mainly to fish and hunt. I bow hunt every chance I can in the fall and gun hunt in the winter. Last year I shot a fourteen pointer on the last day of bow hunting, which is my biggest to date. I have amassed a decent collection of buck mounts that I can't wait to put in my own house someday. In the spring and summer I do a lot of fishing, mostly for largemouth. When I was twelve I caught a twenty-four incher that came close to the state record and I got my picture in the newspaper. I also enjoy anything to do with sports. I played basketball, baseball, and football since I was a little kid and coach varsity baseball now. I still practice with and help my brothers when I go home. I watch and root for the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers but not much of a fan of the badgers and their slow, boring, and methodical play style.
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