Final Learning Log

What?
My personal theory of how students learn is that there isn't one set way that students learn. Each person is completely individual, and just as we all act and think differently, we all learn differently. I also think that each learning theory is appropriate for different people at different times. Sometimes memorizing is the best way to teach, but sometimes allowing students to explore is the best way to teach. Learning depends on the material being taught and the individual's preference.

So What?
This above mentioned belief will impact my classroom by driving me to incorporate all the learning theories and styles into my lessons. Sometimes I'll want to use modeling and scaffolding to help my students learn the material. Sometimes I'll want to use discovery learning, and push my students to explore the material on their own. I think these decisions will be made depending on my classroom environment and the subject matter.

Now What?
Now I just need to figure out how to become very aware of how each of my students learn, which will take a lot of effort on my part. I need to discover more ways to differentiate for each individual student.