Shared Readings: Modeling
I believe we can all agree that we can learn something better from someone who has knowledge in that field. This can cover a wide spectrum of fields. You wouldn’t look at me for information on how to cross stitch, instead you might approach me if you wanted to learn guitar.
The classroom should be setup in such a manner that the teacher in the model. This model is not limited to the instruction time, but should include all times. This article mentions ideas that we have discussed during our class. One way of modeling is to create an interest in learning by being interested in learning as the teacher. For instance, if students have a time that is set aside for reading, as a teacher this time should be setting example and spent reading also. During this time you can bring to the students attention interesting passages or words. By letting them see you interested in reading, they will hopefully be interested in reading also.
I believe that as teachers we are models in and out of the class. We can not be like Charles Barkley and say we didn’t ask to be role models. It doesn’t matter if we chose to be role models or not, all that matters is that we are regardless. This means if we show a disgust for a subject, our student may develop the same disgust. How can we expect our students to exhibit something that we ourselves do not expect ourselves to do.
Yes, yes, and yes. Modeling is crucial! I hate when I see teachers telling students to be silent in the hallways when they are chatting amongst themselves. It is unrealistic to expect students to behave in a different way that is being shown. Actions speak louder than words.
I agree that we sign up to be role models when we enter the classroom for any purpose. I think that it is important to show children that no matter how old we are we have to think about what we are reading is very important.