Module 4

Chapter 9 :
Chapter nine is one of the most important chapters in the book to a future educator . Why you may ask ? This is because we learn about different types of learning activities . Before we get into that good staff we need to learn what are learning activities ?  They are define as learning strategies that have a kind of procedural knowledge . In simplest terms is knowing how to do something (p.321). As I read the chapter I understood the importance of learning strategies . They were created to help students become cognitively engaged - this helps them focus their attention on the  relevant and important aspects of the material (p.326). Another information that I found very useful from this readings was problem solving . Problem solving is both general and domain specific . I love the fact that in the reading they are able to break down the steps that come in the idea of problem solving . The steps include identifying the problem , setting goals , exploring possible solutions and consequences and finally evaluating the outcome (p.328). I believe that this is important specially because it helps us guide our guide to achievement. When you identify the problem it helps you realize how much of a problem you have . When you set goal it gives you that thrive that you need to push you forward . However , I think that its very important for any individual to set realistic goals. Lastly , from this chapter I want to talk to you about critical thinking .  Critical thinking skills include defining and clarifying the problem , making judgments about the information related to the problem , and  drawing conclusions (p.343). Every child need to learn to develop their critical thinking by doing so they their are able to have their own voice and develop their own opinion . They need to know that their opinion counts and that if you dont speak for you self other may speak for you .
Chapter 10
Constructivist views of learning recommend complex,challenging learning environments and authentic tasks . By doing so students would be able to know how to deal with social negotiations . The most important thing in my opinion is understanding that knowledge is constructed . The way I interpret this is that we are not born with knowledge we build it . With hard work and determination we are able to construct knowledge and build from it .
Another thing that I learn was reciprocal learning . The goal of reciprocal learning is to help students understand and think deeply about what they read (p.380). This is very important for everyone they way I see it is that everyone can read but not everyone can understand what they  read . I can honestly say that sometimes I have read papers or articles and later when I needed to know the information I completely forgot it . Why you may ask ? This is because I was reading it to finish and was not reading it with focus . I learn the hard way that I needed to read to comprehend and understand . Or am I the only one this has happen  to ?
From our weekly resources what I LOVE  was the Miracle Speech ! This is one of the best resources that this class has given us . I like this so much that I have save that video so I can play it when I need reassurance. When the coach says , " Great moments are born with great opportunities." How many times has an opportunity presented itself and we were to afraid fallow it .  This speech is all about perseverance , its about being the best think thing that we CAN be . Its about being born    to become what we are meant to become . This is our time to succeed, archive and  follow our dreams !! So ladies and gentlemen we are all here at Trinity because are time has come , because we can do it and because WE WILL DO IT !!!!  Who's with me!?