Chapter 4c and 5a- The Curriculum

Chapter 4c: pp. 140-160
Ashley Taus and My Section

Chapter 5a: pp. 163-184

This chapter focuses on the curriculum in school. This is the part I don't really think about, kind of forget about, and don't realize it is something we have to do, when thinking about becoming a teacher. The curriculum is obviously the most important part of the day because you have to know what you are going to teach. I was also nervous that teachers were all alone in this planning process, but then that wouldn't make sense because how does all the other teachers know to teach the same thing. Teachers collaborate and talk about what is going to be taught. You do not have to be alone in making these plans. You do however do have to prepare them in advance because you want to create a plan that will benefit your students learning. I never realized how much you have to plan, for the year, unit and lessons. I enjoy how they talk about allowing the students to teach you by having projects, and generate ideas, listen and talk to one another about concepts. I feel students learn best when they figure things out themselves. That light bulb goes off in their minds more, instead of the teacher telling students what to do. You want to give your students those learning opportunities to ask and answer questions and discover and learn new things on their own.  I remember in my middle school I had advisory, which I really enjoyed. It was a nice place to start before my day started and if I had questions or concerns or unfinished homework I could ask and do some of it there. It also allowed me to prepare myself for the day instead of just going into it. I really want my lessons in my class to be hands on learning activities, I best learned that way and think it will be beneficial for my students. That means I will have to really prepare my curriculum instructional plan, to set my students up for success and not failure.