New Insights and Their Implications

This class has been very instrumental to me helping me better understand the teaching methods of K-8 students. I believe the main understanding I have so far is the tools required to instruct a math centered class. I have found out that there are many different approaches to incorporate into the teaching process. Once these approaches are taught, students then will have the ability to use the skills, knowledge, and the learning resources to understand the concept taught. I believe the primary goal of this course is to prepare us future educators to be effective and engage news ways to instruct. I believe teaching math to elementary students is significant for establishing a firm foundation for success. Making it fun and interesting will help us as the students progresses to the upper grade levels. Understanding it early is so important so there isn't a struggle as they approach high school.

In addition, I have learned that putting students in situations which they have to apply what they are learning to personal experiences and situations helps to reinforce the concepts of math and gives them a much better understanding of this subject. I struggled in math in my elementary years as well as high school and with these new concepts I am learning, I am confident that I can teach my students effective learning techniques.