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During my Master's program at UCSD, I learned the value of educational research in finding teaching practices that support students emotionally, socially, and academically. Educational research provides peer-reviewed ideas and solutions to issues that arise in the classroom. For the research to be effective, we need to be open-minded to others' ideas and willing to implement new practices within the classroom.
Here I will highlight a few practices I have implemented that are rooted in educational research:
Responsive Classroom
Responsive Classroom
The responsive classroom is an evidence-based approach to creating a classroom environment where students are supported in developing academic and social-emotional skills. This approach consists of four shared practices:
Interactive Modeling
Teacher Language
Logical Consequences
Interactive Learning Structures
Throughout my teaching, I have utilized these practices daily. I incorporate interactive modeling during lesson plans and transitions. I use a teacher language that includes reminding, redirecting, and reinforcing language. This creates a classroom environment where students feel respected and can engage with their learning. When it comes to logical consequences, students are held accountable for their actions in a reasonable manner that considers their academic success and social-emotional well-being. Lastly, incorporating interactive learning is something I strive for in every single lesson. The more hands-on the students are with their work, the more they will enjoy learning, and the more they will retain. Overall, I have noticed firsthand how this classroom approach has positively affected my students' intrinsic motivation.
Mindfulness Practice
Mindfulness Practice
Over the past year, I focused some of my research on mindfulness practices in the classroom. I was able to gather research on best practices and find ways to incorporate it into my student teaching placement. It provided me the opportunity to reflect upon my classroom and find solutions that support my students in managing their emotions.
My research led me to implement mindful moments every day. These mindful moments include deep breathing exercises, visualizations, and group stretching/yoga. These activities provide students the chance to recognize their emotions and use their breathing to center themselves. I noticed a significant change in my student's ability to engage in learning and manage their feelings. Towards the end of our school year, I surveyed my students and learned that most students felt like our mindful moments benefited them academically and emotionally.
Check out my research brief HERE
As the world around us changes, educational research is a way to understand better how we can adapt as teachers to meet our students' needs. Knowing the importance of educational research, this will be something I rely on as schools around the country move towards online and blended classes. Although the research will be quite new, it will provide additional insight into this new teaching style.
As the world around us changes, educational research is a way to understand better how we can adapt as teachers to meet our students' needs. Knowing the importance of educational research, this will be something I rely on as schools around the country move towards online and blended classes. Although the research will be quite new, it will provide additional insight into this new teaching style.
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