Saturday, November 12, 2011

Chapter 2 Question 5

Why is flexibility important in teaching? Give a clear example.

Flexibility is essential in the classroom especially when things do not go according to plan. "Good teachers are able to absorb the unexpected and use it to their and the students advantage." An example of this would be if the students are having trouble comprehending a vocabulary lesson. The teacher needs to be flexible and adapt the lesson accordingly. This is especially true when lessons build upon themselves. If the students do not understand the basics then they will begin to feel lost. Another example is when technology is a part of the lesson plan and for some reason it is not accessible. Being able to adapt the lesson without the use of technology is important. I have often found that technology fails so, instead of wasting valuable class time, being able to adapt and keep the lesson moving is essential.

Jennifer Wallace

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