Mr. James Banks has provided a resourceful framework that he's proven successful. Content Integration, Knowledge Design, Prejudice Reduction and Equity Pedagoy infuses an array of connectivity for students to be aware that there are other peoples (enthnicity, livelihood, etc) in regions revealed as new to them. To be able to learn, understand and value their place and contributions.
The reform approaches definately needs to be re-evaluated to move with the ever changing world we live in, the movements of peoples to regions not originally their 'homeland' and integrate shared knowledge to be in harmony with each other.
Educational Technology points out 5 main advantages: 1 - Independent Learning for Students (surf the net, quick access), 2 - Easy Access of Information (computer use), 3 - Promotes Exciting Ways to Educate Students (using their devices 'gadgets' to arouse their interests), 4 - Broaden the Mind (exposure to what's beyong home knowledge), 5 - Prepares Students for the Future (collaborate and communicate early, familiarity, comfort.)
At an early age (toddlers) children are exposed to different forms of technology use. I see this as taking away social skills or that it hinders these skills to build a well rounded individual. Each child has multiple intellegences that should be developed rathen than to stifle.
The Resourceful Educational Blogs: PIBBA, TeachThought, Teacher Network (the Guardian), Edublogger .. are sites that adds to my wealth of resources. I will continue to look through these sites for professional (and personal) knowledge.
BLOG .. looking at a Group project that we're already working on: Guam Preservation Trust's "EKUNGOK I ESTORIA-TA" (Listen to Our Stories)
Here is our URL for our Group Blog, https://wearemorealikethandifferent1.blogspot.com/ "We are More Alike than Different." Thank ...
Buenas yan Håfa Adai, Yay! I was able to insert a gif. I choose this particular one because it could pass for our lovely island of Guam....
A powerful way to end a course is to provide my professor an opportunity to have my reflection on the knowledge I have gained, the s...
WOW ! This is a beautiful picture. These five advantages that the Educational Technology is a great and that a child can really expand their knowledge with all these different technology coming out and to see a toddler already playing with devices at such a young age with tiny fingers moving her index finger to access her game. Interesting how the generation has evolved. Omg...I remember having to go to my family, teacher and the library to do my homework and now just a touch of a button to get your respond in seconds. It is an advantage to have all the resources available and the different websites, blogs, etc. to expand the knowledge of a child and help them become successful and productive citizens in our world today.
ReplyDeleteSi Yu’os Ma’ase’ for sharing your meaningful thoughts on what we’ve reviewed during our class session! There’s no doubt that multicultural education and educational technology are valuable to empower our students in the classroom and beyond. Kudos, and I look forward to your group project relating to “EKUNGOK I ESTORIA-TA.”
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences, and also for the beautiful picture of one of the bridges on Guam. Guam is such a beautiful island, and a paradise with beautiful Chamorro people. Chamorros are people with good characters, friendly and hospitable too.
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