Standard #6: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
I understand how cultural and gender differences can affect communication in the classroom. I recognize the importance of non-verbal communication and good listening skills. I know how to ask questions to stimulate conversations, and direct discussions in different ways.
Artifact two is a set of plans Mrs. Gaber and I wrote for a substitute teacher. We needed to write detailed substitute plans because we were both going to attend a teaching workshop. We worked together to include the schedule, planned activities, extra activities, suggestions of student who might need extra help and students who might be helpful.
There were two elements of communication in this substitute plan that needed to work for the substitute teacher and our students to have a successful day: first, Mrs. Gaber and I needed to communicate effectively to insure the plan was written thoroughly and concisely, and second the substitute had to understand our plans and be able to follow them.
Artifact one is a letter to the families of Mrs. Gaber's second grade class. It is a letter I wrote to introduce myself to the families and the students, and to explain what my role would be in their classroom. It was sent home the week before I began student teaching.
I recognize the importance of family involvement in students' learning. Good communication is a key element I focus on in order to facilitate better family involvement.
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