Teaching Diverse Learners

Most students are diverse learners because no two people are the same. Students learn differently and have different needs from a teacher. Preparing for teaching, we need to keep this in mind. Lessons need to include things that visual, auditory, etc. learners can use and understand. Lessons need to be open to views from all sides of a topic. Students should be encouraged to share their opinions because they can provide new and important information to their classmates and also the teacher. Students learn better when they can relate to something and this is a concept teachers need to keep in mind when planning their lessons. Boring topics need to be made interesting and fun!

Why Teach English?

This is a reflection I wrote in class on what it means to teach English:

I have always enjoyed and have been good at English. This is what started me wanting to teach English. English is a core subject and I want to help students fully understand the concept. Students often hate English class, but as a teacher I want to make it fun. English is a subject that prepares students not only for college, but day to day life. As an English teacher, one is responsible for a big part of a student's life. Everything builds off of English and allows students to better understand other subjects. Teaching English is a big job. English is the foundation for a student and is a very important aspect of their life.