Well, the results of those tests ended up being a shocker! Who would have thought that I was bias toward the African American culture? Not me. I liked the test, however, I don't know if it really measured whether or not I am bias or if I associate one gender with the norm of society. Now, I'm not disagreeing with them fully, but it was interesting to see that I have a small bias toward the other group. But when I thought about it, I realized that it is because I don't have a lot of interaction with the other group. I am left to the White branch of society to associate myself with. Now that I know that I do have a small bias, I hope to do more to not have that. Fun.
As with the gender, that didn't really surprise me. I already knew how I felt about the female role compared to the male role. They are about even to me, however, I feel that most men are stronger with the career side and that most women are stronger with the family side. But both are equal, its just the way we are as females and males, but if both want to do either, I'm all for it. For the most part.
So all together, the tests were informative and enlightening. And that is my conclusion.
Individual Differences Ch 5
Individual differences:
So what? Gosh, I love this topic!! I think that it goes further than the classroom. It is who we are as a community. We learned about labels, about individual attributes, etc. that would effect how we teach. But in reality, it is how we treat others around us and how we label those around us without a "written" consent. It was interesting because we had an argument about labeling, whether we should or shouldn't and still no conclusion was made. Both sides did a great job presenting, but they still weren't clear as to why or why not labels are good. I won't go either way to be honest with you. I feel like labels are only useful if the student needs help outside of the teachers ability, however, the label should not be negative or made unless it can help the student arise to their potential. So class was very helpful to me.
Why? Why was it helpful? Well, it is because I needed to see more clearly where I place labels. I noticed that as the conversation in class started to build up with labels and non labels also with who learns from what method, I realized that I try to incorporate all in my teaching, but only to a certain extent. Meaning, I stop at anything that I didn't understand. For example, those with syndromes or those who learn better with math or logic. But I loved learning how I could teach for them and how I could start obtaining those skills. It especially hit me when we sang the smart song. Loved that. I would love to use that in my classroom from the very beginning. So that all students might learn to accept at a young age.
What now? Well, there are a few things that I need to work on. I need to start learning more about syndromes and about those around me, as individuals. I also need to think of ways as to how I would like to see this in my daily life and then in my classroom. According to me, if I'm not living it now, I won't be living it then, when I'm a teacher.
So what? Gosh, I love this topic!! I think that it goes further than the classroom. It is who we are as a community. We learned about labels, about individual attributes, etc. that would effect how we teach. But in reality, it is how we treat others around us and how we label those around us without a "written" consent. It was interesting because we had an argument about labeling, whether we should or shouldn't and still no conclusion was made. Both sides did a great job presenting, but they still weren't clear as to why or why not labels are good. I won't go either way to be honest with you. I feel like labels are only useful if the student needs help outside of the teachers ability, however, the label should not be negative or made unless it can help the student arise to their potential. So class was very helpful to me.
Why? Why was it helpful? Well, it is because I needed to see more clearly where I place labels. I noticed that as the conversation in class started to build up with labels and non labels also with who learns from what method, I realized that I try to incorporate all in my teaching, but only to a certain extent. Meaning, I stop at anything that I didn't understand. For example, those with syndromes or those who learn better with math or logic. But I loved learning how I could teach for them and how I could start obtaining those skills. It especially hit me when we sang the smart song. Loved that. I would love to use that in my classroom from the very beginning. So that all students might learn to accept at a young age.
What now? Well, there are a few things that I need to work on. I need to start learning more about syndromes and about those around me, as individuals. I also need to think of ways as to how I would like to see this in my daily life and then in my classroom. According to me, if I'm not living it now, I won't be living it then, when I'm a teacher.
Race and Gender Ch 4
So, I forgot to do this for last week. My bad. But here you go. I had a lot to say about it, so I'm hoping that I'll be able to explain myself.
So what? Good point. So what? We just learned about racial issues that happen within the schools and how we, as teachers can help out those students within our classrooms. I really think that it is important to know how to do this because it is reality. We are no longer the same straight line students as we use to be. It is now that we have to step up and create opportunities for growth within our classrooms for all racial groups. Whether they be Hispanic, or Native Americans, we need to know how to handle each group in our class.
Why? Well, I think I hit the why up above, but to sum it up, knowing about the racial issues that could occur in your classroom gives you the ability to allow all students to reach their potential. It gives them the opportunity to learn about others and to become one with learning and accepting each other.
Now what? I think now, I, myself, need to study and strive to understand other racial backgrounds. I need to learn how to incorporate all varieties of cultures within my teaching. To become more understanding would be good too. I'm excited to start working on this today. Actually I started working on it last week. Cool. I'm a week ahead.
So what? Good point. So what? We just learned about racial issues that happen within the schools and how we, as teachers can help out those students within our classrooms. I really think that it is important to know how to do this because it is reality. We are no longer the same straight line students as we use to be. It is now that we have to step up and create opportunities for growth within our classrooms for all racial groups. Whether they be Hispanic, or Native Americans, we need to know how to handle each group in our class.
Why? Well, I think I hit the why up above, but to sum it up, knowing about the racial issues that could occur in your classroom gives you the ability to allow all students to reach their potential. It gives them the opportunity to learn about others and to become one with learning and accepting each other.
Now what? I think now, I, myself, need to study and strive to understand other racial backgrounds. I need to learn how to incorporate all varieties of cultures within my teaching. To become more understanding would be good too. I'm excited to start working on this today. Actually I started working on it last week. Cool. I'm a week ahead.
Tests of Intelligences
So, my conclusion with the tests would be.... interesting. The results of the tests were interesting to see. My IQ isnt as low as I thought that I would be and my Multiple Intelligence definitely showed that I had more ways of learning than one. I was pretty even all the way around with that test. Scoring higher in both the Kinaesathetic and the Visual/Spatial groupings. But not by much. Really, it was even all the way across the map.
My opinion of the results would be, fair. They both made sense and it showed me where I am strong and also, where I am lacking. To me, it has given me an understanding of what it is that I need to do excel in what I am doing. I know strange, but they were fun to look at after I had taken them and to see where I was at.
My opinion about the test would be that they are informative, but not exact. They let you know information about yourself, but they don't tell you exaclty where you're at.
My opinion of the results would be, fair. They both made sense and it showed me where I am strong and also, where I am lacking. To me, it has given me an understanding of what it is that I need to do excel in what I am doing. I know strange, but they were fun to look at after I had taken them and to see where I was at.
My opinion about the test would be that they are informative, but not exact. They let you know information about yourself, but they don't tell you exaclty where you're at.
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Why are you here?
Good question. I tried everything not to be here. My mom graduated from the education program when I was 12. At that point I had decided that I would love to follow her footsteps and become a teacher someday. But as the years went by, so did that idea. I watched teachers and observed their lifestyles, I was amazed that they were content with what they were doing. They were ok working long hours for nothing and teaching kids that showed little to no respect. They also seemed, to me, to be not achieving much because they were trying to help their students either become something or behave long enough to get through the year. So, I changed my mind over and over again as to what I wanted to do. I went from wanting to be a Zoologist to wanting to be a mechanic. I skipped that profession and went straight to nursing, then to political science and anything else that I could think of to avoid being a teacher. But alas, it is my calling. When I finally rounded back to the teaching idea, after a LONG detour, I discovered that teaching was and is in my blood. I see it so clearly. Students are the focal point. They are the ones that need the opportunity to succeed. I have had teachers that have hindered my learning and have caused gaps in my education that have cost me years of cleaning up. But I have also had those teachers, my mom in particular, who have strengthened me as an individual and who saw me for me and what I could accomplish. For those, I am standing up to this calling. I am wanting to help individuals of all groups.
What motivates you?
The challenge of changing is what motivates me. I like figuring out new ideas that will help me improve and gain more knowledge.
Why do you succeed?
That is an interesting question. The question should be, do I feel like I succeed? I use to always feel as though I never succeeded in anything that I did. And in many ways I still do. I work hard at all that I am asked to do and I constantly try to rise above the norm. But many times I feel as though I fall short and therefore, in the end, for the most part, I do not succeed.
Why do you fail?
I fail because I believe that I cannot succeed. It is because I do not measure up to my own expectations and in result it effects all that I do.
How do you need to change you perspective and/or motivations in order to succeed in the elementary education program and become a GREAT!!! teacher?
I first off, I need to see the goal of becoming a GREAT teacher as something that is achievable. Then, I need to believe in the ability that I have rather than the ability that others wished I had. Meaning, there are so many opinions on what makes a GREAT teacher, that the goal seems almost impossible. And in that goal that is set by others, when it is not reached, then that is when you don't succeed. So, since I wish to succeed, then I need to shoot for the goal that will make myself pleased with as I strive to reach it through the years of teaching the await me.
Good question. I tried everything not to be here. My mom graduated from the education program when I was 12. At that point I had decided that I would love to follow her footsteps and become a teacher someday. But as the years went by, so did that idea. I watched teachers and observed their lifestyles, I was amazed that they were content with what they were doing. They were ok working long hours for nothing and teaching kids that showed little to no respect. They also seemed, to me, to be not achieving much because they were trying to help their students either become something or behave long enough to get through the year. So, I changed my mind over and over again as to what I wanted to do. I went from wanting to be a Zoologist to wanting to be a mechanic. I skipped that profession and went straight to nursing, then to political science and anything else that I could think of to avoid being a teacher. But alas, it is my calling. When I finally rounded back to the teaching idea, after a LONG detour, I discovered that teaching was and is in my blood. I see it so clearly. Students are the focal point. They are the ones that need the opportunity to succeed. I have had teachers that have hindered my learning and have caused gaps in my education that have cost me years of cleaning up. But I have also had those teachers, my mom in particular, who have strengthened me as an individual and who saw me for me and what I could accomplish. For those, I am standing up to this calling. I am wanting to help individuals of all groups.
What motivates you?
The challenge of changing is what motivates me. I like figuring out new ideas that will help me improve and gain more knowledge.
Why do you succeed?
That is an interesting question. The question should be, do I feel like I succeed? I use to always feel as though I never succeeded in anything that I did. And in many ways I still do. I work hard at all that I am asked to do and I constantly try to rise above the norm. But many times I feel as though I fall short and therefore, in the end, for the most part, I do not succeed.
Why do you fail?
I fail because I believe that I cannot succeed. It is because I do not measure up to my own expectations and in result it effects all that I do.
How do you need to change you perspective and/or motivations in order to succeed in the elementary education program and become a GREAT!!! teacher?
I first off, I need to see the goal of becoming a GREAT teacher as something that is achievable. Then, I need to believe in the ability that I have rather than the ability that others wished I had. Meaning, there are so many opinions on what makes a GREAT teacher, that the goal seems almost impossible. And in that goal that is set by others, when it is not reached, then that is when you don't succeed. So, since I wish to succeed, then I need to shoot for the goal that will make myself pleased with as I strive to reach it through the years of teaching the await me.
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