If I were to choose a word that describes today's lecture, the word would be 'airy'. As new prospective teacher candidates finishing Week 3, I can honestly say I am a little overwhelmed with the start of the BEd program. I have come to terms that this program requires great organizational skills in order to become a successful teacher. The community garden has helped with my mental well-being.
In this week's reading, one significant topic mentioned was the importance of creating community within the community garden. Based on my personal experience, the community garden has been a place to help with my overwhelming life. A change of environment with respect to teaching mathematics would benefit my future students in multiple ways. The reading mentions these experiences to cure students mental states. Using modes of serious learning and opportunities of play is the perfect blend of teaching while experiencing what the Orchard Garden has to offer.
Methods of teaching in the garden require a great lesson plan and an achievable objective for students. Topics I would introduce in the community garden may include math concepts that require collaborative work. My future grade 9–12 math students can learn topics on calculus, data management, and even statistics.
A successful teacher uses difficult situations and turns them into moments for benefical opportunity. If I were to teach a topic of statistics in the community garden, I would first lead my class in front of a whiteboard. Introducing any new concepts or curriculum to my classroom. Following a clear objective, I would hand out class activities that both foster positive collaboration among students and promote individuality. Letting each student connect with the community garden on a personal level is my biggest goal for each student to experience positive learning in the wonderful community garden.
