LEARNING TO LOVE SOCIAL STUDIES

Throughout this semester I learned a lot probably the most I have ever learned in one class. Before taken this class, I despised social studies because I always found it boring. Now i have a whole different perspective on social studies. Dr. Smirnova has taught me to use technology during teaching. I learned how to use google docs for the first time and its been one of the most useful technology yet. I learned about many different games and useful websites that can be beneficial when I teach in the future. I also learned how to implement three different instructions into my classroom: direct, inquiry and cooperative. I learned how to write a lesson plan for direct, inquiry and cooperative in the correct format. I couldn't believe how much i learned in this one class during the semester. I am now knowledgeable of many new techniques, strategies, technology and activities that I can incorporate into my classroom when I teach.