Reading the Passionate teacher, I found so many connections to other classes I'm taking, such as as my ELL course, and relating in to the SIOP model, which has a big part about creating a comfortable and respectful climate, where students feel that they can take risks, and really are self-motivated to Succeed. From what Fried wrote about passionate teaching, and the impotantanc of the teacher not only having good content knowledge, but also being a classroom role-model for continued learning and self-improvement in a subject, which gives kids the message that school is not about graded or living up to standards, although those things are important oo, the most important thing about school is to become a lifelong learner, and find something that you are passionate about and learn all you can about it.
I am really glad that this book was assigned, because although it does not directly connect to social studies, it just makes you think that choosing this profession of teaching really gives each of of the opportunity to change the world, be it one classroom or one child at a time. If we approach teaching the right way, and teach our students to work for learning, and a desired self understanding, this can really be achieved, and I think through this book we will see ways of just how this can happen.
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Masha,
I would like to learn more about your studies on ELL, for it is an area of weakness for me. What is SIOP?
I'm glad that you have enjoyed the Passionate Teacher so far. I thought that pairing it with Lindquist's book helps to make Fried's lessons extend throughout our roles as social studies teachers. It is within that passion that we create our most meaningful lessons.
Thanks for all that you bring to our class. We are a powerful group of committed women.
Masha,
I also am curious to find out what a SIOP model. We are truly learning so much through these readings - about teaching Social Studies and learning how to grow the teacher seeds within us. I agree that as teachers we are such important role models. It is such a mutually beneficial experience - our students learn from our teachings and we in turn will learn so much as well through our experiences with them. It IS all about teaching for true understanding - in and out of the classroom.
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