Week 2

Rhythm

 Definition:   A pattern of different sounds and rests.

Q: What do you like about the way Miss Taylor presented the information? Why?

A: I liked the fact that she meet every type of learners needs. She used the traditional teaching method of lecture-style to explain rhythm to the auditory learners. She also used her boards to accommodate the visual learners and she asked the students to practice the rhythm with her to better help the kinesthetic learners.

Q: What do you dislike about the way Miss Taylor presented information? Why?

A: The only thing I disliked about the way she presented was the fact she seemed like she really did not care. She was very mono-toned in her lecture and to get students to want to learn you need to show interest in the subject yourself. I do not feel your student will care to learn what you are teaching them if you do not seem to care yourself. You cannot just go through the motions, you need to have emotion in your teachings.

Q: Is this an example of good teaching? Why do you think so?

A: Overall this is a good example of teaching. She had ways to present the information to every type of learner which is very important. 

Q: How many different ways did Miss Taylor present the information? Why do you think is important?

A: She presented the information through lecture, boards, and showing the rhythm by demonstrating it. She explained how to simplify the definition of rhythm to make it easier for the students and used her boards to visually show it through words and pictures. Then she showed an example of rhythm through clapping. It is important to present your information in different ways, that way you have a better success rate of getting all your students to understand.