PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

I believe, as an educator it is important to keep learning as an active approach to stimulate

students mind. Our world is constantly being influenced by technology and I believe it is crucial
to use technology to improve educational strategies. As a future educator, I plan to not only
learn from the experience of existing professionals, but also to keep up on new innovations and
incorporate them in my classroom. Todays generation is immersed in the rapidly changing
world of technology. It is something they are constantly using at every moment, whether it is
texting, instant messaging, e-mailing, facebooking, or listening to their iPods, it plays a
significant part of their lives. It has become their mode of communication and it is engraved in
almost everything they do.
Furthermore, technology in the classroom is not only necessary to engage students, but it is an
essential tool for the future. Every day our lives become more deeply engrained in technology.
Hardly anything is done on paper anymore. For example, papers, resumes, job applications,
letters are now created on computers, or other electronic devices. Technology has changed our
modes of communication, transportation, production and so on. If one does not keep up with
technology, he or she will be lost in the future. We need to teach our children in respect to
todays world, not only so they can survive and maintain but so that they may flourish.
As a future educator, I will continue to increase my knowledge about technology and keep up
with new innovations in order to provide the most successful learning environment for my
students. No matter what my content area is, I will integrate technology in my classroom in
order to provide my students with a 21st century education.

ASSURE Model Instructional Plan
Teachers Name: Shantol Gray BE.d 4093-11 & Carlene Duicke -1200049
Grade: 1
Content Area: Language Arts
Age Group: Age 6-7 years
Duration: Sixty minutes (60mins)

Analyze Learners
There are thirty-nine students in this class as there is an unequal percentage between male and
female. Their age ranges between six and seven years. There are major learning disabilities with
these students as the class is made up of students that require more attention. This class consist of
students with visual learning style. They have little knowledge about the topic of homophones.
Other
Objectives
Pupils should be able to:
Define what homophones are
Identify homophones
Work cooperatively in groups
Tell the difference with each homophone
Methods, Media, and Materials
An interactive power point will used in order to test students knowledge about homophones and
a podcast will be used after the teaching of the lesson to recap the concept taught. These types of
instructional tools are interactive and will engage students in active participation and critical
thinking.
Utilize Media, Materials, and Methods
A podcast will be prepared and will be used in recapping the content of homophones. They will
listen to the podcast and will then share what they have learnt with their peers and teacher will
make any correction students have misinterpreted about the topic. The class will be organized in
a circle to ensure that all students can hear the podcast clearly.
Instructional Materials:
Projector: The teacher will use the projector to allow the students to view the interactive power
point clearly
Speakers: With the aid of speakers the students will be able to hear the audio on the podcast and
the interactive power point. The speakers will enhance their listening ability.
Computer: A computer will be used to show the slides of the power point on the projector.
Require Learner Participation
Students will listen to a podcast that will be used for recap. Students will take this time to share
with their peers what they have learnt and to give to the teacher feedback as to any problems they
have with the topic.
Evaluate & Revise
Students will be placed in groups of four where they will engage in a quiz about homophones in
the form of an interactive power point.
HYPERLINKS
Hyperlink for webquest: www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=240467
This hyperlink is about a webquest which is based on the topic Simple and Complex Machines.
It is designed for a grade six (6) class, in which students age ranges from age 9-12 years. It is
very much stimulating.
Hyperlink for comic: http://www.pixton.com/uk/create/comic/wy5lixmc
This comic is entitled scared. There are two characters featured in this comic. The first character
heard a sound but did not know where the sound was coming from so she asked the second
character if she heard the sound surprisingly she said yes it is coming from the treadmill. It is an
exciting comic.
Hyperlink for podcast: http://carleneduicke.podbean.com
This podcast is about homophones, this is designed for students of grade one (1) class, in which
students age ranges from age 6-7 years. In this podcast, students will learn about what a
homophone is, examples of homophones and a brief explanation of each homophone.

REFLECTION