It was truly an honor to be able to participate in the Intro to Teaching class and I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to join the Teaching Academy that Valencia has to offer. At first, I was a bit skeptical as to if this was the right path for me. In one of my first semesters here at Valencia, I took a class that made us learn about who we really are and what our values were. It was an eye-opening course for me as I have felt lost in life for quite some time. Being in that course, I was able to piece things together and discover what it is I actually want. My entire life I have lived and breathed all forms of art because it’s who I am and it’s what I’m good at. Art isn’t just paintings on a canvas or a film on a screen, art
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The second time I came into the classroom was much more welcoming and exciting for me because I knew that if this was what I wanted, I needed to show that I wanted it. The second time around, I was able to walk around the classroom, observe and critique the students work, and give pointers to whoever needed it. It shocked me to see how many students actually cared about my opinion. Critiquing students work is much different than being critiqued and to see the students so engaged and enjoying themselves was such a beautiful feeling. To actually be giving the advice instead of taking it was different but in a relieving way. If you cannot understand your students and the way they process their thoughts and how they learn, then I believe the teaching profession will be very difficult for not only you, but your students. There have been so many times where I have come across a teacher that refuses to understand anything from my perspective. The few, and glorious times I’ve met a teacher who understands, was a feeling …show more content…
Every child in my home has their own distinct personalities and interests. One has ADHD, one has a bi-polar disorder, one has OCD, and another is a gifted and advanced student. I grew up knowing that everyone has differences and that their differences make them beautiful. Every day I come home to many different personalities and as draining and stressful it can be at times, it’s a beautiful image. I feel that my experiences throughout life has made me a very strong person and I believe it has also inspired me to be a very strong and caring teacher for my future students. I feel as if I would treat my students as if they were my own by always making sure they feel safe and secure and that they understand what they’re learning. I want my students to always realize their potential whether it’s in the field I teach or not. I never want my students to feel as if they are less than what they are because I believe everyone has a gift and it’s up to them to decide whether or not they wish to take it and build upon it or not. I love the thought of having my own classroom and being able to teach kids about the left brain and the right brain, how anyone can create or be art, and how everyone is different and how that is such a beautiful thing. I’m very excited about where my life is heading and although I still hit those bumps in the road, I know the harder the bump, the better the outcome. I feel as if Ms. Domres class has taught me
The second time I came into the classroom was much more welcoming and exciting for me because I knew that if this was what I wanted, I needed to show that I wanted it. The second time around, I was able to walk around the classroom, observe and critique the students work, and give pointers to whoever needed it. It shocked me to see how many students actually cared about my opinion. Critiquing students work is much different than being critiqued and to see the students so engaged and enjoying themselves was such a beautiful feeling. To actually be giving the advice instead of taking it was different but in a relieving way. If you cannot understand your students and the way they process their thoughts and how they learn, then I believe the teaching profession will be very difficult for not only you, but your students. There have been so many times where I have come across a teacher that refuses to understand anything from my perspective. The few, and glorious times I’ve met a teacher who understands, was a feeling …show more content…
Every child in my home has their own distinct personalities and interests. One has ADHD, one has a bi-polar disorder, one has OCD, and another is a gifted and advanced student. I grew up knowing that everyone has differences and that their differences make them beautiful. Every day I come home to many different personalities and as draining and stressful it can be at times, it’s a beautiful image. I feel that my experiences throughout life has made me a very strong person and I believe it has also inspired me to be a very strong and caring teacher for my future students. I feel as if I would treat my students as if they were my own by always making sure they feel safe and secure and that they understand what they’re learning. I want my students to always realize their potential whether it’s in the field I teach or not. I never want my students to feel as if they are less than what they are because I believe everyone has a gift and it’s up to them to decide whether or not they wish to take it and build upon it or not. I love the thought of having my own classroom and being able to teach kids about the left brain and the right brain, how anyone can create or be art, and how everyone is different and how that is such a beautiful thing. I’m very excited about where my life is heading and although I still hit those bumps in the road, I know the harder the bump, the better the outcome. I feel as if Ms. Domres class has taught me