As a student you do not always see how important it is to participate in class, to do your homework, or to just pay attention in class. But learning new things in EDU 101 has helped me to see that I am no longer a student and learning, I am a "teacher in training". I need to be aware of the things around me I so often took for granted and brushed aside. I see now how important is it to be a listener. To be able to really listen and "hear" what the teacher or student is saying is very important and crucial in the classroom. I also see now that participating in class is key in developing a good classroom atmosphere. As a student I do not always want to participate or to speak up during class. However, I understand that it is important to the teacher because without discussions and opinions the classroom can not learn and develop it's own style. It is key to helping the students understand the material as well as developing their own thoughts and fostering creativity.
I also see that it is very important to complete the work as well as understand the material. When a student does not do the work or puts forth no effort, they are not learning anything. But when the work is completed the student can become a part of the classroom and his or her classmates. Having activities in the classroom enables the teacher and students to form a bond and to have a deeper grasp of the material. I see that it is important to be available and patient with people as well as being a role model. Students will model what they see and if they see a positive environment and a caring and positive teacher then they are more likely to develop that characteristic as well. I hope to be like the teachers I have had in my past, lively, thought-provoking, and most of all inspiring.
I hope to learn more about what is important or key to a teacher to have a positive environment. Through understanding my role as a student and my hopes as a teacher I can understand my role as a teacher.
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I have seen so many things that have influenced me throughout this course. I now understand that becoming a great teacher does not start when you enter a classroom, it has already begun. I have seen new outlooks on teaching and philosophies. I am trying to take my knowledge as a learner and transform myself into a better person. I believe that trying hard to achieve my goals while striving to help others is the only way to becoming a better teacher. This class has shown me that being a teacher means more dedication than some are willing to give, it means learning more than ever before, and it means more growing than anything you have ever done.
Your entries are so introspective and so thoughtful. I love reading them. I'm excited for the students who are going to have you as their teacher in the future. You're going to be great in the classroom!
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