MI Chapter 2

       Chapter two had a similar impact on me as did the chapter in the Understanding by Design and Differentiated Instruction book in terms of trying to uncover each students talents or interests. Understanding that my students know their strengths is an important element of teaching, but also helping them discover talents they didn’t know they had is also a part of my career. Providing my students with the opportunities to challenge themselves and try new ways of learning may increase their confidence and make school more interesting, along with having them learn more about themselves. So far, while reading I have gained more knowledge about how to be an effective teacher then I ever thought I would, and one important aspect that I found really helpful for my future classroom is that I need to have confidence in my own learning techniques. As a teacher I have to remember that I am setting the stage for these students, showing them how to behave and helping them discover them selves. The best way to do that is by illustrating to them that I am comfortable with my learning styles and myself, and that I am open to trying new things. Hopefully this experience will allow them to be less reluctant to trying new things in the future, and maybe they might actually find another technique and learning style they are good at.