How To Write A Reflective Essay On Special Education

I am not sure I have changed a ton in this first semester of college. I still really want to teach, and I still believe that special education is where I want to teach. A number of people might say that they are more independent or outgoing now. I had to become independent last year when I was living away from my parents for the school year, so that independence really hasn’t increased in these past few months. I would maybe say that I am more introverted now than before. While I still do not have a problem talking to new people, I am valuing my personal space and alone time a lot more now than I ever did before. I have a variety of close friends here and at home now. Joyell, Kara, and Zach from home and Christy and Rebecca here. I am comfortable with …show more content…
I really like the America Reads program. The opportunity to get into schools so early in my higher education journey is truly priceless. I have the opportunity to work with real kids, trying out learning techniques as I learn them. I am also really enjoying my introduction to special education class. My teacher is a principle at an out of district placement school for students with severe special needs. Learning from her is wonderful. We get to hear about real life challenges. I am not as big of a fan of some of my general education classes. We really aren’t learning a whole lot, so my motivation in them is pretty minimal some days. I also had some intimidating teachers this semester. If you did not do things exactly how they expected you to do them, it did not end well for that class. However, I am not sure I would change a whole lot about UWW. Some little things have bugged me, but I have not noticed a major flaw. Something I would change about the community is having more fun things within walking distance. You can only go Walmart so often. It is hard to do things off campus without having a