Jan 12 Ed Week

"Simulations Helping Novices Hone Skills" Hey, I thought this is really cool! They have developed computer programs that simulate real student behaviors in response to teaching techniques that provide real feed back.I wish we had the option of computer simulated practice teaching. I think "all the practice we can get" should be the philosophy of teacher education. Theory is fine but it isn't going to help you teach difficult students. We should be practicing teaching lessons in front of our peers right now to help us get ready. We get very little time speaking in front of class. But it's a skill that can only developed by practice.