Early History of Education in America

We have been learning about the history of education in class, find the prompt for my blog entry here

B- I think some teachers during this time may have been motivated by the students they had come to know, and they didn't want to let them fail and never get the education they deserve. Teachers may have also thought about the view of what if it was their own child? They wouldn't want their own children to miss out on opportunities because of the complications of society. Women naturally have a motherly nature and I'm sure there were teachers who still cared too much about the students. Being a teacher in this time must've meant a lot of difficult decisions and tough times. I would try my best to react calmly and stay strong for others. As a teachers during this time I would have to think of the likeliness of getting a different job that would pay, but if there was little to no chance of having another job I would try my best to continue teaching.

The Water is Wide Reflection

Recently we viewed the video, The Water is Wide, in my Principles of Education and Training class, You will find my response to the blog prompt below.

1. Today teachers are not allowed to physically punish their students. It is also different in that students today are more advanced and further educated whereas students in the movie were illiterate.

2. Students are still expected to behave and listen to their teachers. Teachers are still given instruction by higher authorities, and have assignments they must give students, like how in the movie they were supposed to read the textbook.

6-a. The children were very limited in their previous knowledge and they sometimes misbehaved when Mr. Conroy tried to use teaching methods that were fun.

6-b. He had roadblocks with his coworker because she disagreed with his teaching method and wanted to strictly follow traditional methods rather than making the kids excited to learn.

The Leader in Me!

Leadership Observed
In the teaching profession, it is important that teachers are good leaders in order to be effective. One way teachers have to be good leaders is by setting an example they want their students to follow. My history teacher, Mr. Messman is always present and punctual, ready to start class on time, with the expectation of us to do the same. Another way they need to be leaders is in inspiring and motivating students. The teacher in popular movie School of Rock is inspiring to his students in teaching them the love for music and making them have a passion for it themselves, so even when he didn't have faith in them, they had faith in themselves. Lastly, teachers (like leaders) have to know when to be stern and put their put down. Although some people don't like the strict algebra class of my teacher Mr. Bowman, his firm behavior is the way we can work through everything we have to learn, and get our work done as we're supposed to.

My Leadership in Action
I am looking to improve my leadership skills by trying to be more outgoing to others, and take control or leadership over situations when necessary. As volleyball captain I am supposed to be a role model to my team mates, and set an example to them by working hard in practice and always staying positive! I am also section leader in choir, and it is helpful as I can get to know people in my section and help others around me, especially the freshman who have less experience in the things we do.

An Interview with Mrs. McDonald

Read about my interview and observation with Mrs. McDonald below. I hope you enjoy the facts I discovered.

The Top 20 Characteristics/Dispositions Teachers Need

Inspirational: Teachers should set an example for their students and give them someone to look up to. 

Creative

Encouraging

Understanding: Teachers should be considerate to students and help students who are stuggling, not just assume that because one person understands that everyone else does.

Patient

Trustworthy:Students have to be able to trust their teachers, so teachers need to be honest and keep any promises to their students.

Enthusiastic: Teachers should be excited about teaching to encourage their students and make them excited abouting learning too.

Supportive

Prepared: Teachers should always have stuff planned and be able to teach their students, not just have them reading from a textbook.

Honest

Respectful

Focused

Accepting

Creative

Skillful

Helpful

Interactive

Organized

Professional

Punctual

Big plans

1. My projected high school graduation year is 2019.

2. My dream occupation is to being a music teacher or conductor.

3. For my job I want to go to UNT and get into their great music program.

4. My plan is to stay in touch with my choir teachers and lesson teachers, so that maybe during my training they will let me come help them with their classes.

5. This job interests me because I love music and I want to go into a profession in it but I'm worried about the growing numbers and the competition for this job because it is not just a general teacher.