Module 4


This week’s reading was very informational. One thing that stood out to me in chapter 9 was a particular strategy used for robust knowledge. Robust knowledge is made up of three characteristics. The three characteristics are deep knowledge, connected knowledge, and coherent knowledge. When students have a robust knowledge they go from novice learners to expert learners, and that’s where we want to have them. In order for our students to get there, there are strategies we can use to help them reach robust knowledge. The strategy that I love and always use, is using analogies. We can use analogies to really help students connect to whatever is being learned. When students are able to see something from a different perspective that they can relate to, a light bulb turns on and they can finally understand whatever is being taught.

In chapter 10 I really enjoyed reading about technology in the classroom. The book stated that computers are most likely to increase achievement they support the basic procedure of learning which are, active engagement, frequent interaction with feedback, authenticity and real-world connection, and productive group work. All these support great learning and students, especially in this tech savvy era, need this. We are all surrounded by technology. Technology is now part of our everyday lives and we need to make sure we incorporate it in the classrooms to keep students engaged.

A topic from chapter 11 that really stood out to me was about teacher stress. Teaching is one stressful job! Being around students and teaching is an amazing and rewarding but teachers have to deal with an immense amount of work behind the scenes! Especially getting there is a process on its own and not to mention costly! As teachers, I think it is absolutely crucial to have trainings and workshops available where teachers learn how to cope with stress. If we are not feeling our best, we transmit that to our students. We need to be able to learn how to control and relax our minds to be able to unleash our truest potential as excellent teachers!

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