I want every child to think “outside” the box. I want their minds to expand as far as they can go. Critical thinking is a great tool to use to help children go beyond just everyday thinking. I want each child to be prepared for everything that they encounter. In everyday- life the children will be faced with new information that they will need to retain and use throughout their lives.
One method that promotes critical reading involves the use of news media in the class. Newspapers, magazines, television, and radio can motivate students to develop critical listening and reading skills. Differing accounts and editorials can be compared as a way of helping students read with a questioning attitude. Students can construct their own arguments for discussion or publication in student newspapers. In the process, they become more discriminating consumers of news media, advertising, and entertainment.
Who I am....
I am a Sophmore at the Univeristy of South Alabama and I am majoring in elementary education and plan on get my masters. I have always enjoyed being around children and watching them grow, which led me to my decision to choose this major. I am a hard worker and hopefully will one day have my dream job of being a elementary school principal.
I attend school on Tuesday and Thursdays because I live over an hour away in Jackson, Alabama. I choose not to live in Mobile while attend The University due to the fact that I love my job. I work at Jackson Wood Fiber on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of every week as full time Secretary.
I am also an outdoors lover. I spend my winter days hunting with my father and brother for white tail deer. My summer days are spent at St. Stephens Park riding horses with my family and swimming afterwards.
I attend school on Tuesday and Thursdays because I live over an hour away in Jackson, Alabama. I choose not to live in Mobile while attend The University due to the fact that I love my job. I work at Jackson Wood Fiber on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of every week as full time Secretary.
I am also an outdoors lover. I spend my winter days hunting with my father and brother for white tail deer. My summer days are spent at St. Stephens Park riding horses with my family and swimming afterwards.
Why I Want to be a Teacher...
For so many people the thought of being a teacher and “having to put up” with children all day would be pure torture, but for me, I cannot wait. I want to make a difference in each child’s life that I encounter. I want to bring the joy and excitement with everything they learn from me. I do not want their experience of elementary learning to be one of a drawn out day in which they cannot wait to go home, but one of enthusiastic learning. I want each child to understand that learning and being intellectual is the one thing they can use when all else fails. Bringing joy and a good experience into the life of children can only make their life a more enjoyable one where they will want to learn more (hopefully).
My Teaching Philosophy
Friday, April 17, 2009
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