tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896491374322484447.post1543786055608612819..comments2013-01-11T01:04:13.924-08:00Comments on bloggED!: Darren KuropatwaTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11149260778541413650noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896491374322484447.post-30416570510364046112011-02-27T13:58:17.635-08:002011-02-27T13:58:17.635-08:00Sometimes it feels like I'm beating a dead hor...Sometimes it feels like I'm beating a dead horse with some of my comments, even so I'll also comment on the huge impact community plays on the classroom because I agree that it is extremely important.<br /><br />In one of my placements I was able to witness how strong, rewarding and protective this sense of community can be. There were a couple of students with exceptionalities that had a tendency to blurt comments out or take things that weren't theirs. Even so, the patience, understanding and care every student had and exhibited towards these students was incredible. They always reacted calmly and with compassion and care in their voices. They may have been frustrated, but they did not lash out. Many times there were issues, but most of the students solved their own problems diplomatically. The students weren't perfect, but they were definitely sensitized towards how others feel. It is a testament to the school for promoting these traits and making sure all students realize that everyone has feelings and that everyone belongs.<br /><br />We all have our own faults and our own strengths, appreciating those of others makes all of us better. Creating an atmosphere in which all students buy into this goal is a very important pursuit. I would say one of the most important in terms of classroom managment, but even loftier it is important to know in terms of life. "For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself." - DesiderataiMaunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279259736673305351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896491374322484447.post-41944704209800914982011-02-23T12:26:15.687-08:002011-02-23T12:26:15.687-08:00The emphasis on community is certainly an importan...The emphasis on community is certainly an important part of any classroom. We need positive, comfortable, and safe communities. And an online community is no different. Helping your students create a positive online community can encourage their learning and their feeling of connectedness to the class and the course.<br /><br />Very important that within this community we let it be know that it is ok to make mistakes. It's how we learn. I think as the teacher we need to demonstrate this to the students, if we make a mistake, admit it, laugh about it, and demonstrate how we will learn from it. Modeling this can help students accept their own mistakes and learn from them.Alannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05065982525268937567noreply@blogger.com