Personal Experience with Research

I have not had many experiences with research personally.  However, this past academic school year we did try different methods with a child to try to help him with his behavior problems.  We did research different methods and strategies to try with the child.  One strategy that we found that worked really well with him was giving him two options; however, the options consisted of what we wanted him to do, but since he was able to make a choice he was able to take responsibility for his actions.

This child now, is one of our best behaved children and it did not start out that way.  He even like to help the other children when they are making bad choices.  It did take us about three months, and it was very tedious and sometimes overwhelming but I am glad that my co-teacher and I stuck with it!

Responsive Classroom Approach

I decided to do my research topic over the responsive classroom approach.  This approach is a research- and evidence-based approach to elementary education that is associated with greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate.  Using this strategy sets in overall positive environment for both teacher and the students.  I am looking forward to learning more about this approach, and I believe that it will help become a more motivated teacher.  Below I will include the hyperlink for teaching in a responsive classroom setting just in case anyone is interested.  If anyone have any information on this approach please feel free to share the information with me!

http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/about-responsive-classroom

Hi All

I am looking forward to starting this semester on learning how to properly research.  I have never been able to research information that well, so I am a little excited on learning about how to become a competent researcher.

Looking forward to seeing what you all post over the next seven weeks!!