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Behaviourism-new_strategy Cooperative learning is one strategy that can be implemented within our classes to bring about an environment of sharing while our students learn.  When students work together as a team to solve problems or common tasks they are assisting in their learning experience.  It has been proven that when students are responsible for their learning, they are more willing to participate in order to see its success.  There must be proper structure in order to see the success of this type of learning.  Specifying the desired behaviours, identifying the consequences whether positive or negative and establishing the rules, consequences and rewards are key factors that will ensure the success of this strategy. If implemented with the guidelines the success will be beneficial to all persons involved.  Give it a try - your students will be happy you did.

The reading has reemphasized the point of never coming to a conclusion without first being informed.  How easy would it have been for the teacher to make her own assumptions and walk away without really understanding that there was a language barrier.  It is very important for us to always get to know our students, their backgrounds and their likes and dislikes.  We need to affirm them and encourage them to do do their best at all times.  We are responsible to ensure that their learning environment is conducive to learning.  We have the responsibility of empowering our students, they look to us for guidance and direction. When they know that we believe in them it can eventually lead to them believing in themselves.  Remember we are mirrors for our students as well as their role models.  Maintaining trust and respect will result in our students becoming satisfied with the learning process.

I think the need to evaluate our students prior to the commencement of classes is a very important aspect in understanding the direction the direction we should go.  Children can become great but they need direction and encouragement.  When we are able to assist our students in identifying what needs to be learnt as well as the part they play in the process then I believe they will be on the part to success. We are obligated to meet the needs of our students.  Let us look at our roles and seriously consider the best way we can make the difference.

There are many lessons that I have learnt with relations to being an educator. Here are a few of the most important lessons that I have learnt. * As an educator you must love what you do. * Ensure the environment is conducive to learning. * Be committed to continuous learning - improve your skills. * Identify the strengths of your students and help them to build on them. * Help your students to become independent thinkers.