Chapter 1

Chapter One was basically a review of part I in our other textbooks. I really like the metaphor about the fox and the little prince. Each of those students are like the fox, in that they need to be tamed and shown the possibilities that await them. I love how the text points out, that school doesn't just enable the students to become what they might want to be, but it involves them int he observing and contributing processes as well. It is important for the teacher to really be aware of where each of her students are at,teaching within their ZPD thus helping the students to reach their desired potential for that year, giving them a solid foundation in which they will be able to continually build upon throughout their educational experience/life. Creating a differentiated curiculum is very time consuming and requires a lot of persistance and hard work. Creating interest in new topics that will benefi the students, making sure each student is within his or her ZPD, and assessing them in different ways that will allow them to show just how much they have learned. But in turn the teacher also is learning much about her differnt students. Thus making any classroom environment a learning experience for all. both teacher and students taking risks, listening, teaching, giving and recieve. Enrich their experience together as their build their foundation.