Introduction to MATH in the Practice of Education!

Good Day Bloggers!

   My name is Jacob, and I am Teacher Candidate at Brock University. I am a relatively new blogger looking to enhance my skills in the technological region for the purpose of enriching the student education of this generation! I believe that virtual tools such as blogging can be essential to learning success in the classroom today as many students are much more prone to learning using visual aids. However, simply inputing technology into the student environment is not enough; the integration of technology into the previously traditional curriculum is necessary for students to find a continuous amount of successes. Lessons that can be virtually analyzed by students (perhaps in the form of gamification) could change overall class input; thus making the educational space a stimulating experience that students can enjoy. 



The Purpose(s)!
   
   This blog has a multi-purposed agenda. First, it is a tool that can be used to enhance understanding in the students of today, while simultaneously allowing to interact on a professional level with fellow education peers and professors. Second, it allows me to engage in technological thinking; drawing on creativity and expression to articulate educational views. While this is a new concept for me, I am hoping that it will be both beneficial to me, as well as to my future students. 



My Aspirations for EDBE 8P29!

   Positive student engagement is critical for any course, especially in Mathematics. As many studies show that students are often discouraged by math, it is important for teacher to use various ways to plan, teach and assess student understanding in a way that creates positive experiences for future students. This is my true aspiration for EDBE 8P29. I wish to learn different methods of teaching mathematics that truly engages students, to promote positive views of mathematics, and encourages success beyond the classroom setting. For that, I aspire to relieve students from simply learning mathematical knowledge and allow for elaboration and 'true learning' rather than simple memorization of fact. Specifically for EDBE 8P29, I wish to learn a wide array of mathematical learning and assessing ideas specific to J/I student's. I also wish to learn more about myself as a mathematics learner, as I believe that great teachers cannot aspire to teach students with success without learning about themselves as learners. 


Embrace Change to Curriculum!