I guess I can say that in my previous course the instructor would assign a topic and in the topic were three sections and then would divide us into groups.  each group had come with something that we needed to share with the class.  It was fun when we work in groups because I think that we could brainstorm amongst ourselves and learn.  Form I think that would be like cooperative learning.  I think that teachers should use this matter in a classroom. 

What is the single most important characteristics of an effective teacher? 
 I think that the most important characteristic for a teacher would be for them to have faith in the work that they do for the students and for themselves. Without it you probably won't get much done.

ch.3 reflection

Which area of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences do you feel is your area of strength? Explain why, and give an example. i believe that the interpersonal intelligence would be my strength. The reason being that when I need to get a project doen for example a bulletin for school I use technology to get information or ideas. i also sometimes teach another coworker how to put the bulletin paper and how to space out the pictures or drawings so that they do not look cluttered.