Describe the importance of the using a variety of instructional strategies and the value they add to education of students in the 21st Century. Evaluate the role technology plays in the implementation of various instructional strategies. How will this impact your teaching of students?
Utilizing varied instructional strategies in the classroom are vital whereas differentiated instruction takes place. All students are different and learn in different ways. It complies with the no child left behind law, in addition, meeting all students’ needs. Students are exposed to different skills that are imperative in today’s workforce. It also helps keeps students vastly engaged throughout the day. It provides students some sense of curiosity and motivation being that they do not know the teacher’s teaching strategy. In other words, it prevents boredom, students being off-task, misbehavior, in essence, not learning.
Technology plays an imperative role in the implementation of various instructional strategies. It aids with visual explanations, endows a safer environment, fosters a fun, engaging learning setting, eases understanding of the concept, and allows students to develop a multitude of skills.
My students will learn the necessary long-life skills that will best help them prepare for the workforce area. They will be more aware of effective tools and resources that will aid them in their independent study/learning. Furthermore, it will promote various types of learning within many situations plus boost their self-esteem. The high critical thinking skills will allow them to be innovative, inventive, creative, and intelligent. They are tomorrow’s future.
References:
Smaldino, S.E., Lowther, D.L., Russell, J.D. (2008). Instructional Technology and Media for Learning. Columbus, OH. Merrill Prentice Hall.
A Vision of K-12 Students Today. (n.d.) Retrieved July 7, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8.
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