When I say “standardized testing”, how do you feel? If you felt anything close to repulsion then you are among the majority of people. From my experience in the Education Program I can say that there is visible discomfort as soon as testing is brought up in our classes, doubly so if we are referencing…
Evaluate Section: My Blog Post My question was about group work. I wanted to know…
The philosophical question that I came up with while doing the 3-2-1 bridge exercise is: How does building rapport with students affect behavior and classroom management? When it comes to teaching, I believe that there are two main things that happen in the classroom. One is obviously the learning that takes place daily. Second is…
At the start of this inquiry, I thought classroom management was about finding the “right” strategy, something that you could rely on if you applied it well enough. But after exploring research and reflecting on my own thinking, I have realized it is much more complex than that. My final question was: How can teachers…
My initial inquiry was quite simple: how can educators foster this environment to allow students the opportunity to flourish? As I delved into this question, my thoughts began to evolve, and so did my inquiry question. I originally believed that purely following a humanistic approach would solve the problem. While I still believe that having a…
Bullying can be difficult to manage in the classroom, especially if the teacher is not able to witness or intervene in spaces where they do not have access or authority. Reminding a handful of students that they need to be inclusive without enforcement or further repercussions has a high likelihood of failing entirely and gives…
When I first started this inquiry, I wanted to learn about how we can incorporate democracy and student-autonomy into the classroom as well as finding a better form of conflict resolution than punitive discipline. Looking at the evolution of western education, we can see how it has been transitioning in a similar way. Historically, education…
Before I did this research, I thought that a safe classroom was just one where students felt comfortable and supported. But after reading and thinking more, I realized that safety is not as simple as I thought. It’s not just about being comfortable. It also has to do with how students feel about being respected,…
When I first wondered whether focusing on inclusivity for one group of students might cause others to receive less attention, I was concerned about creating a balanced environment within the classroom. Teachers have limited time and resources so I believed that spending additional time and energy supporting individual students could lead to others receiving fewer…
When I first thought about classroom management, I honestly pictured it as just keeping students quiet, organized, and on task. But after exploring my question: To what extent should control in the classroom come from the teacher versus be co-constructed with students, my perspective has really shifted. I’ve started to see classroom management as less…