The Purpose in Being a Teacher...

When we discussed education in class we all agreed that parts of education included the transfer of knowledge between people, learning from experiences, and that learning and education, though interrelated, are two different areas. The way I view my purpose as a teacher encompasses the values and ethics I feel teachers should hold and those things should be reflected in my teaching. I value education and think that it is one of the keys to becoming successful and a contributing member of society. As a teacher, the value of education should be apparent in the way you teach and act in your professional setting. A teacher has the power to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. At least that is the way I hope to transfer necessary knowledge to my students! I know that a teacher is provided with certain standards that students should know by the end of the year and maybe even specific curriculum to use. But the joy of being a teacher comes from the freedom to supplement with hands-on activities and real-life experiences in your classroom. I do believe that we learn from experiences easier than reading from a textbook or sitting through lectures. If a teacher can create differentiated lessons that reflect learning from experiences, I believe they are setting their students up for success. I also think students can benefit from whole-group lessons as well as small-group committees and I plan on incorporating both strategies in my classroom.  

As far as the Super Bowl goes…I am not partial to any team and usually only watch for the commercials and half-time showJ But just for fun I will say…28 Patriots – 25 Giants????

…I will be playing on the mountain in Winter Park anyway…..