Chapter 4

Abstract

For chapter 4 our book goes into detail about the skills and attitudes teachers should have if they are going to teach in a differentiated classroom. For this our book describes for us nine skills that are present among teachers that help all learners, and it also discusses the importance of allowing students to know what the big ideas are for each unit that is taught in a classroom. Some of the qualities discussed in the chapter were taking responsibility for the success of your students, using a clarity of teaching methods in your classrooms, and letting student be involved in the daily routines of the classroom. Essentially teachers in a differentiated classroom are flexible with their planning they try to engage their students, and they take the time to get to know their students, all this that are need to be successful in this type of classroom.

Reflection

This chapter seemed to be good because for us it allowed us a chance to gain skills and knowledge that we all could use in our classrooms one day; even if we do not end up using the differentiated classroom model. With the scenarios given and the sub-topic introduction we all were able to get a better grasp on the information at hand. For one of us, this material may even be helpful outside the classroom in dealing with certain other aspects in life, including work. With everyone of us knowing that we all need special attention in some way we are able to look at this chapter and understand that these skills and advice is something that we really need to hang onto if we are all going to become successful teachers someday.

By Matt Colby