Double Entry Journal #13

1. Give an example of a "community of practice" in which you are currently participating in.

An example of a community of practice that I am currently participating in is FSU Reads. We recently did a community service project where we read a book about the community and then the students created their own bird feeders.

 

2.Why is the term "community" better defined in relation to spaces rather than groups of people?

Community is better defined in relation to spaces rather than groups of people because each person is different and they aren't always in the same group. 

 

3. What is a "generator"? What is it's counterpart in school?

A "generator" is what the space is about and in school it is content. 

 

4. What is a "content organizer"? What is it's counterpart in school?

The "content organizer" is how things are designed/organized. This is related to school because as teachers we are always planning and organizing or lesson, our classrooms, and how our content is presented. 

  

5. What is a "portal"? What is it's counterpart in school?

A portal is something that gives access to the content in the space. This may relate to textbooks or the Internet. 

6. What do people have an "affinity" for in an "affinity space"? How does this inform your understanding of good teaching?

They have an affinity for what they are interested in.This informs my understanding of good teaching because teachers need to see that students must be interested in, see the value in what they are made to learn because if they are not then the learning process can very painful or sometimes impossible.

 

7. How do "affinity spaces" support inclusive classrooms? Choose two characteristics below to make connections between "affinity spaces" and inclusive classrooms.

Affinity spaces support inclusive classrooms because they do not go against the people that are in it. A sense of community and sharing a common vision allows people to connect and work together. 

 

8. How are traditional classroom different from Affinity Spaces?

Traditional classrooms separate the students by depending on academic level. In Affinity Spaces the name says it all. It is a larger branch that allows students to learn in an "nontraditional way."