This semester I feel like I have learned so much about becoming an educator. I went into this semester expecting to learn the same things I had been learning in previous classes, but I was mistaken. I learned so much, especially in Professor Kist's class. I always thought that the English classroom was reading and analyzing books and writing papers, but I learned it is so much more. The English classroom of today is blogs, wikis, nings, etc. I am so happy that I learned all of this. I want to bring some of what we learned into the classroom next year while I am student teaching. I think that it will engage my students and impress my cooperating teacher.
In Professor Noden's class I received so many helpful handouts. I think that these handouts are all going to be beneficial when I am student teaching. There are handouts on simulation games, inquiry groups, and Socratic Seminars. They are all very interesting ideas that I can incorporate into virtually any unit that I teach. Professor Noden also gave out a very thorough lesson plan template. I really like his template and plan on using it in the future. I was always hesitant about what to include in lesson plans, but Professor Noden's template has helped me tremendously.
Overall, I had a great semester! I learned so much and I plan to incorporate into my teaching next year. I can't wait for the Fall Block 3 classes because I am sure I will learn so much more!
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I am soooo glad Noden gave us all those handouts! They are going to help a lot!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I loved all of those handouts and I have already been writing many lesson plans that have incorporated them. And I also got a lot more out of Dr. Kist's class than I thought I would. Actually, I was not sure what I expected at first, but I did learn a lot of really cool things that I would not have thought about before. I am excited to use a lot of the stuff in student teaching and my own classroom. This semester has definately been educational!
ReplyDeleteI do feel like I learned a great deal this semester! My classes were finally focused on my major...Integrated Language Arts Education. I think after this semester, I will be more comfortable teaching in the classroom! Before I was so nervous, but now I feel like I know and understand more.
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