Hey everyone! I know we technically are off the hook from posting once we already have, but I saw this video on Facebook and I thought it was awesome, inspiring, and motivational. All things I'm sure each of us could use right now, when trying to get through these last finals!
I hope you all enjoy it too. Were ALMOST there, we got this! :)
http://abc13.com/society/students-have-musical-morning-motivation-to-juju-on-that-beat/1612169/
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
I've Been Reading... and Smiling in Amazement
I am one proud professor! I have been silently reading all posts and reflecting on each one. I am so impressed at how mature you have all been. You have followed the schedule (for the most part - LOL!), posted to our blog, responded with meaning, and inspired ME!
I wasn't sure how useful or meaningful this blog would be - you have demonstrated the power of encouragement, interaction, support, friendship and professionalism. I hope you keep this site going even after our course ends. It can continue to be an avenue for you to seek advice and share the joys of the profession.
Keep up the GREAT work!
Here's a quote that made me think of my role with all of you:
"Rooting from the sidelines is the most democratic of sporting rites: no skyboxes, no tickets required, just an unabashed will to holler and wave." Nancy Gibbs
Wherever you go, always know that I will be standing on the sidelines rooting for you. :)
I wasn't sure how useful or meaningful this blog would be - you have demonstrated the power of encouragement, interaction, support, friendship and professionalism. I hope you keep this site going even after our course ends. It can continue to be an avenue for you to seek advice and share the joys of the profession.
Keep up the GREAT work!
Here's a quote that made me think of my role with all of you:
"Rooting from the sidelines is the most democratic of sporting rites: no skyboxes, no tickets required, just an unabashed will to holler and wave." Nancy Gibbs
Wherever you go, always know that I will be standing on the sidelines rooting for you. :)
Week of Nov. 21
Hi everyone! My blog post has to do with the common misconception that many people who are not teachers have about our jobs and what it actually entails to be an educator. As we all know through our own experiences or conversations with other teachers, many people think that we play all day, get out early, have several days off including the summer, and we just laugh all day. Even as interns we know that teaching isn't what people perceive it to be. Not only are we responsible for teaching students curriculum, rules/routines, and provide social and emotional support, but we also need to be there for our students in other ways too. Many times teachers are the ones who teach students the most basic skills, such as tying their shoes or zipping their coats (I spend a lot of time in Kindergarten!). We all know that this job is difficult in many ways, especially when you're trying to get through to the most difficult students with tough upbringings. We also have one of the most rewarding jobs too! We get to show kids that learning can be fun. We teach them to be active community members. We teach them to be sympathetic and understanding. We teach them to follow their dreams. We teach them that no dream is too big or small. Sometimes that's all they need to be successful!
Below is a cute poem that basically sums up many things that teachers do, and reminds us that our jobs can be hard at times, but our passion and love for teaching is what we need to lean on to keep us going! Enjoy (:
Below is a cute poem that basically sums up many things that teachers do, and reminds us that our jobs can be hard at times, but our passion and love for teaching is what we need to lean on to keep us going! Enjoy (:
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Week of 11/14
Hello all,
I was recently having a conversation with my dad - a veteran teacher of 15 years - on this topic. Not to bring everybody down, but it makes for an interesting read when considering where we will all eventually branch off to after this program is all said and done. After searching around and reading conflicting reports from several sources, the rate at which teachers move jobs or drop out of the field altogether, within the first five years of teaching, seems to be much less than originally thought (allegedly 40-50%). Still, I think this is something to reflect upon as we are about to take up what is easily one of the most thankless jobs in America. Everything we've learned so far has hopefully equipped us with the skills necessary to not fall victim to this trend and ourselves, become a statistic. Your thoughts?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2015/04/30/study-new-teacher-attrition-is-lower-than-previously-thought/
I was recently having a conversation with my dad - a veteran teacher of 15 years - on this topic. Not to bring everybody down, but it makes for an interesting read when considering where we will all eventually branch off to after this program is all said and done. After searching around and reading conflicting reports from several sources, the rate at which teachers move jobs or drop out of the field altogether, within the first five years of teaching, seems to be much less than originally thought (allegedly 40-50%). Still, I think this is something to reflect upon as we are about to take up what is easily one of the most thankless jobs in America. Everything we've learned so far has hopefully equipped us with the skills necessary to not fall victim to this trend and ourselves, become a statistic. Your thoughts?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2015/04/30/study-new-teacher-attrition-is-lower-than-previously-thought/
Friday, November 18, 2016
Week 21-25
Hi Everyone!
As I was thinking about things to post, I thought of stories from the classroom to motivational quotes. Then, I went on Pinterest and saw the many different "pins" I have saved for when I set up my classroom. In the beginning of the year, and as I continue to sub, I enter into teacher's classrooms and notice what I like about their set-up, what works, and what I think could be arranged differently. I'm sure that each of us have been doing the same thing, and have been creating mental notes or taking pictures of what might works well for us and our teaching style. Of course it depends on the classroom and grade level we are assigned to, but I thought it might be helpful as we are "pinning" our ideas to our Pinterest boards to have an article to keep in mind when we get our first job and need to think about how to set up our new classroom. Happy Thanksgiving, and happy week off from classes! We are almost there!
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/easy-guide-setting-your-grade-k-5-classroom
PS. As so many students and teachers, including myself, are becoming sick I thought this would be appropriate for this time of year! Stay healthy!
http://www.elementarymatters.com/2016/01/ten-ways-to-stay-healthy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+elementarymatters/LpPv+(Elementary+Matters)
As I was thinking about things to post, I thought of stories from the classroom to motivational quotes. Then, I went on Pinterest and saw the many different "pins" I have saved for when I set up my classroom. In the beginning of the year, and as I continue to sub, I enter into teacher's classrooms and notice what I like about their set-up, what works, and what I think could be arranged differently. I'm sure that each of us have been doing the same thing, and have been creating mental notes or taking pictures of what might works well for us and our teaching style. Of course it depends on the classroom and grade level we are assigned to, but I thought it might be helpful as we are "pinning" our ideas to our Pinterest boards to have an article to keep in mind when we get our first job and need to think about how to set up our new classroom. Happy Thanksgiving, and happy week off from classes! We are almost there!
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/easy-guide-setting-your-grade-k-5-classroom
PS. As so many students and teachers, including myself, are becoming sick I thought this would be appropriate for this time of year! Stay healthy!
http://www.elementarymatters.com/2016/01/ten-ways-to-stay-healthy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+elementarymatters/LpPv+(Elementary+Matters)
Monday, November 14, 2016
Hi guys! シ My post is a little late but I hope it can bring a smile to everyone's faces. Because this is our second year interning, I know it has been difficult for not just me, but for a number of us, to deal with the idea of not being fully in control. Because we feel we are ready to teach our own classroom on our own, it's hard to not be the teacher in control and in charge. With the aggravation that can come with not feeling in control, I was beginning to feel flooded with negativity, until I saw the quote in pink below:
"2teach is + 2touch lives = 4ever"
I love this quote, not only because it makes a reference to math but because, to me, this quote reminded me of why we are where we are, and why we are choosing the career path we are: Because we want to touch the lives of our students. After seeing this quote, I began to reflect on how I react throughout the day in stressful situations and how it can impact the students. As interns, there are a number of times where you would like to scream, lay down and take a nap, or pull your hair out of your head, HOWEVER we MUST keep in mind that regardless of how we are feeling in the moment, how we react can greatly impact our little ones emotionally and academically. Even more importantly, how we react models to our students how they react and deal with situations. We are the role models and we must teach our students to love school just as much as we love being there teaching them each and everyday. We cannot let the tough days bring us down.
So, the next time you are feeling like would like to scream, lay down and take a nap, or pull your hair out of your head...take a deep breath and KEEP THIS QUOTE IN MIND. I hope it helps.☺☺
The class rules memes are something else I found online that I thought was funny and relatable to all of us. Enjoy!
- Katelyn Hyde
"2teach is + 2touch lives = 4ever"
I love this quote, not only because it makes a reference to math but because, to me, this quote reminded me of why we are where we are, and why we are choosing the career path we are: Because we want to touch the lives of our students. After seeing this quote, I began to reflect on how I react throughout the day in stressful situations and how it can impact the students. As interns, there are a number of times where you would like to scream, lay down and take a nap, or pull your hair out of your head, HOWEVER we MUST keep in mind that regardless of how we are feeling in the moment, how we react can greatly impact our little ones emotionally and academically. Even more importantly, how we react models to our students how they react and deal with situations. We are the role models and we must teach our students to love school just as much as we love being there teaching them each and everyday. We cannot let the tough days bring us down.
So, the next time you are feeling like would like to scream, lay down and take a nap, or pull your hair out of your head...take a deep breath and KEEP THIS QUOTE IN MIND. I hope it helps.☺☺
The class rules memes are something else I found online that I thought was funny and relatable to all of us. Enjoy!
- Katelyn Hyde
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Marisa - 11/14-11/18
Hello Everyone!!
We are all in the position we are in right now because of the same reason, we want to teach. We all have a love for children and want to make a positive impact on as many of their lives as we can. Unfortunately, there are many people who do not see teaching in this same way. It is often labeled as a mindless job (by people who don't know any better) and for people who want weekends and summers off. Many people cannot understand why anyone would want to go into the profession because of the low salaries that most districts pay.
I know I have had more than one frustrating conversation with people who don't understand the importance of having a good teacher or how vital our roles are in the lives of our students. Our job is the furthest thing from mindless, our minds always need to be on and ready to switch gears in an instant. We work much longer hours than the hours of a school day and even when we aren't working, it is constantly on our minds. Teaching is NOT for the weak of heart, mind or spirit. Every action, every statement, and every facial expression has an impact on our students, their education, and the type of people they will grow up to be.
With all of that being said, I found this video a few years back and I absolutely love it! Taylor Mali is a teacher and he wrote and performs this slam poem (I honestly don't know if he has any others but I would imagine he does). There are a lot of versions of this online that you can find, some are covers by other people, some are Taylor performing it live, and some have animations over his audio. I like this one the best because it has both images and the words to go along with the poem and, I think, it makes it the easiest to follow the first time you hear it.
Enjoy!!
-Marisa
We are all in the position we are in right now because of the same reason, we want to teach. We all have a love for children and want to make a positive impact on as many of their lives as we can. Unfortunately, there are many people who do not see teaching in this same way. It is often labeled as a mindless job (by people who don't know any better) and for people who want weekends and summers off. Many people cannot understand why anyone would want to go into the profession because of the low salaries that most districts pay.
I know I have had more than one frustrating conversation with people who don't understand the importance of having a good teacher or how vital our roles are in the lives of our students. Our job is the furthest thing from mindless, our minds always need to be on and ready to switch gears in an instant. We work much longer hours than the hours of a school day and even when we aren't working, it is constantly on our minds. Teaching is NOT for the weak of heart, mind or spirit. Every action, every statement, and every facial expression has an impact on our students, their education, and the type of people they will grow up to be.
With all of that being said, I found this video a few years back and I absolutely love it! Taylor Mali is a teacher and he wrote and performs this slam poem (I honestly don't know if he has any others but I would imagine he does). There are a lot of versions of this online that you can find, some are covers by other people, some are Taylor performing it live, and some have animations over his audio. I like this one the best because it has both images and the words to go along with the poem and, I think, it makes it the easiest to follow the first time you hear it.
Enjoy!!
-Marisa
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