tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710921519583809885.post8810749651524164877..comments2015-11-11T07:41:38.954-08:00Comments on Learning With Miss Nicole: Fair Isn’t Always EqualAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01287549953775475927noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710921519583809885.post-44366556362095369202015-09-30T19:45:11.604-07:002015-09-30T19:45:11.604-07:00Dear Miss Nicole,
Utilizing your own experience w...Dear Miss Nicole,<br /><br />Utilizing your own experience with campers was a great way to connect with your topic. I really liked the demonstration you did with them because it makes us realize that once it is explained to children they can grasp the concept. I experience in my student placement a student ask the teacher why another student got to sit on a chair during carpet time and her response was "Because she is allowed to." Although, it was because she had leg braces, preventing her from being able to sit cross legged on the carpet. This further influenced the child to complain about how it was not fair. Instead the teacher could have used an activity similar to the one you used to visually demonstrate to the student that fair is not always equal. I really like the use of Dr. Richard Curwin in your blog because he highlights the importance of teaching fairly even though it may be more work, it will save you time in the long run. As future teachers I think this is crucial, because no student is the same and sometimes we will need to create unique instruction, in order to ensure the student can meet the same educational standards of everyone else.<br /><br />- Jennifer L Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880085179614823032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710921519583809885.post-74968080830684878352015-09-30T14:50:05.445-07:002015-09-30T14:50:05.445-07:00Dear Miss Nicole,
I absolutely agree with your th...Dear Miss Nicole,<br /><br />I absolutely agree with your thought on how being fair means doing your best to give each student what they need to be successful. Every student is different and therefore requires different ways of learning. Dr. Richard Curwin is right when he says that treating everyone the same is the most unfair way to teach students. Every person is unique in their own way and sometimes they need to learn in ways that are best for them. I really enjoyed your camp experience about fairness and being equal. It seemed like you really got through to the children about how equal treatment does not always mean fair treatment. As a camp counsellor myself, each and everyone one of the campers I encounter every day have different learning needs. From a personal experience, one of my campers gets frustrated very easily and I usually give him three times a day where he could walk it off and grab a drink of water by the fountain before he “sets off.” Understanding the individual needs of your students around you is very important for their future success. My question to you is: How can we prevent “unfair” or “unequal” situations for occurring? I look forward to hearing more about your educational thoughts and experiences. Well done on the blog, you are very creative! <br /><br />- Jessica LTeaching 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01632285268435849902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710921519583809885.post-3402193973770404012015-09-30T14:03:34.890-07:002015-09-30T14:03:34.890-07:00Hey Miss Nicole,
I enjoyed reading about your exp...Hey Miss Nicole,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about your experiences working with your campers! Your demonstration was very effective and creative! I agree with you that teachers need to be aware of their students’ individual needs and level of support they require, especially for those who have learning disabilities or are learning English. Also, I think the picture you have is great as it shows how teachers need to consider student differences and make the appropriate accommodations even though the students may not be receiving the same type of resources or support. My question is: how do we ensure fairness? Your blog reminded me of my friend who immigrated to Canada from England. When she was registered as a student she was considered an English Second Language student, when English was her first language and they speak English in England! Although she was provided with extra time on all tests and exams, she never accepted it because she did not think it was fair for other students. I believe that the teacher and school need to make thoughtful decision on providing students with support that they need to help them achieve. <br /><br />- Breanna <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411655266766628822noreply@blogger.com