EDU 270 Lesson 2

I understand now why there are so many bright colors and posters in schools and classrooms. The colors help to catch the eyes of the students and help them to learn as well as keep eyesight strong In my classroom, I would like to apply this idea and use lots of color.

As for hearing, I am a music teacher and sound is a huge part of that job. The kids seem to really like uplifting songs with a good beat.  I have to play it a little louder than preferred or the students won’t sing, or can’t hear well enough to sing. After this lesson, I have started standing behind the speakers instead of in front of them to help my own hearing and headaches. This worked well for the few classes that I have had. Teaching band to 5^th graders doesn’t have such an easy fix. I might have to get earplugs before I lose my ability to tell the difference between sounds.

EDU 270 Lesson 1

These videos on brain architecture, plasticity and understanding the impact of the environment on a child has helped me realize just how much impact my lessons and the atmosphere of the classroom will have on students. Not just for the time I have them in the classroom but possibly for the rest of their lives. While I realize that not everything I say and do will stay with them, hopefully I can create a love for learning that can keep them eager to continue their studies and become something great.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsyeSqrwZ80