Hey guys, so as we all know class was cancelled today and I have to say, although I hope Dr. Clark is feeling better, I was kinda bummed about it actually, especially the tech smackdown. I was also bummed about missing out on more about unpacking standards. I don't know about you guys but personally I am finding this part especially helpful considering that I didn't come to this school starting in education in addition to the fact that ESL majors don't take a lot of the same classes as other education majors. So even though I've always felt a little bit behind everyone else, I feel like this class will really help me not feel "caught up", but will help me understand to not necessarily help me plan lessons easier but help me plan more effectively and help me understand how to better answer questions in the next few education classes that I have to take.
I also think that the tech smackdown has been a big help, not only because we have to become more efficient and literate in technology, but because many ESL teachers have smaller classes and more limited resources than the average teacher. Therefore, the more effective and resourceful you can be the better. In conclusion, I think that this class, aside from student teaching will probably be one of the most beneficial classes to take.
Amanda, I am glad that you also felt a little let down that we did not have class yesterday! It is interesting that we all seem to really enjoy the class and hate to miss out!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am experiencing a lot of growing! Music Ed majors don't take many Education classes, so I feel like I am hearing about a lot of these ideas for the first time! But I feel like I am actually learning a lot and gaining a lot of valuable knowledge!
See you tomorrow!
Peace,
Austin
I also agree that this has been the most beneficial education class that I have taken, aside from my actual ESL classes. I feel like it's the only class that understands and even encourages diversity among the different disciplines. I also feel like it doesn't "require" us to teach a "certain way"; I'm kind of getting that vibe from a few of my other education classes. I'm not sure if anyone else feels that way- I sure hope not- But it discourages me when I have to write lesson plans. Even though I haven't actually wrote or taught one in this class, my affective filter and anxiety about it is lower!
ReplyDeleteI am also very interested in unpacking the standards. They will be our life line to teaching! I am too experiencing a lot of growth so far in this class.
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