Mrs Murphys Interview Questions

Mrs. Murphy’s answers to the interview questions were very enlightening and only one was surprising. With all of the complaints and controversy I had previously heard about No Child Left Behind and the Common Core Standards, it was surprising to hear a teacher speak of the two in such a positive, supportive light. Mrs. Murphy not only stated that she supported the implementation of both ideas, but also that effective teachers should simply do what is best for their students with or without a requirement. Hearing this side of the argument in so few words made me rethink my own opinion of NCLB and Common Core, and view them more positively. In addition to the interview, Mrs. Murphy also allowed me to learn through the observations. In my time spent at Central Elementary in Mrs. Murphy’s second grade classroom, I learned many new things, as well as extended my understanding of some previously studied concepts. One revelation that I had while in Mrs. Murphy’s room is that conflict can simply be ignored, instead of intervened repeatedly. She would continue with her lesson if two students were feuding, as long as the situation wasn’t becoming too heated, which allowed her to take …show more content…
In education, especially during the early years, it is extremely important that the curriculum is structured around the students in order to promote academic success and maintain interest in the material that is being taught. By approaching teaching with a student-centered style, each individual student can benefit from an education that is well-suited to their academic level and personality types. Pragmatism extends this benefit by applying hands on experiences that allow for further student growth and expansion of curriculum ideas. Planning my methods of direction around these two philosophies provides an opportunity for me to enhance my students’ overall educational