Teacher Cadet Weekly Logs
Thursday, October 18- Thursday, October 25
Thursday, October 18
Catalogs.com
http://www.catalogs.com/info/bestof/top-10-things-to-make-with-play-doh
The Thrifty Couple
http://thethriftycouple.com/2010/10/21/thrifty-kids-thursday-homemade-puzzles-with-popsicle-sticks/
HHS Photography
http://photo.herrimanarts.com/2012/10/20/challenge-6-paper-clip-art/
Monday, October 22
Today in class we learned about Lev Vygotsky and Social Cognitive Development. Vygotsky stressed the importance of culture, play, language, and interactions with adults in learning. He came up with the Zone of Proximal Development to show differences in learning. Vygotsky also thought self talk or "internalized talking", consious awareness or awareness of self, language, ideas, etc., and testing were important for cognitive development.
I agree with Vygotsky in that adults are crucial for learning because I do not think children can learn everything by themselves. They need adult guidance. I also think that culture is important because our culture influences how and what we think. I agree that play is important, too. It is a fun way to learn and interact socially.
The Vygotsky Project
http://webpages.charter.net/schmolze1/vygotsky/
Constructivist Theory
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/constructivism.htm
The New York Times
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/25/play-then-eat-shift-may-bring-gains-at-school/
Tuesday, October 23
Wednesday, October 24
Rope
http://www.calropes.com/calropesproducts.html
Comfy House
http://www.rmhcswfl.org
Track
http://www.serratrack.com