There are three parts to this blog. Please respond to all three parts, A, B and C.
A: In chapter 7, Carol acknowledged that it is hard to care. She gives several reasons. Which reason is most validating to you, and why? If you don't really connect to any of Carol's reasons, explain what you believe your "reason" is.
I think the most validating reason for me is "It's hard because there are too many students to connect with." Sometimes I am worried about having so many students in my classroom and easily connecting with some and having a really hard time connecting with others. Classrooms are so overcrowded in this day and age and yet I know how important it is to make all of my students feel of worth in my classroom.
B: Carol offers two final metaphors, what I call the "McNurlty Metaphor" and the "London Metaphor." Which one do you connect with most, and why?
I think I connect more with the "McNurlty Metaphor." I think the reason that I connect with it the most is because I feel like I am not a perfect teacher. I don't know everything I need to know. I'm sure I will fail in many things as a teacher. But, I believe that if a person has passion for something, they can make up for many of their faults. All I know is that I have a passion for teaching. I love children. I love seeing children learn and I love helping children learn. Passion is so important while teaching and that is one thing that I feel confident about.
C: Read one or two blog responses from two or three of your classmates. Then, please give a brief message of encouragement to one of your classmates based on your reaction to their response that you read. Leave your message of encouragement on their blog as a comment (at the end of the particular blog your are responding to). Copy your message of encouragement and paste it into YOUR blog, telling me who you are responding to.
I commented on Nicole's blog:
You have a great passion for teaching. You are also very knowledgeable and always willing to help out! Thanks for always having a good attitude.
You're right about passion. It really can propel you to greatness. Nice insights! 4 points. (Are you still planning to write something for blogs #6 and #7? You have until Friday. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI did #6 but I don't think I'll get to #7. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes... hang on to that passion, and let that passion help you hang on to what you really want in your classroom. YOu'll be awesome! (You ARE awesome!). 4 points
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