Throughout this semester, I have been introduced to a surfeit of knowledge, ideas, and concepts, many of which have left a lasting impression on me. All of this information has played a role in molding my current philosophy of education. The semester began with a video called TEACH, which followed four teachers throughout a school year and highlighted their struggles and successes (Participant Media, 2013). This video opened my eyes to how challenging teaching could be, the reward that follows the difficulty, and how important flexibility is in the teaching profession (Participant Media, 2013). Another video that influenced me, was a lecture given on the education system in Finland. While all of their techniques may not have the same success here, this lecture did make me realize the importance of individuality and a quality education (Sahlberg, 2012). Once the majority of the class was ready to adopt the Finnish way, Dr. Olson disclosed the differences which exist between Finland and the
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I grew up attending a rural school district, and at the start of the school year my school district would hold supply drives and around the holidays put on fundraisers such as “Coats for Kids.” I always participated in these fundraisers, but never saw the struggling children first hand. When D. Manteghi from Project RISE spoke to our class regarding child and adolescent homelessness and I was astonished to learn that “approximately 1.6 million children will experience homelessness over the course of a year.”(America’s Youngest Outcasts: 2010, 2011). The presentation put on by Project RISE left me with a better understanding of child homelessness and the effects it can have on a child and their educational experience (D. Manteghi, personal communication, November 12, 2015). After becoming a teacher, I will continue to draw upon this demonstration and the information
I grew up attending a rural school district, and at the start of the school year my school district would hold supply drives and around the holidays put on fundraisers such as “Coats for Kids.” I always participated in these fundraisers, but never saw the struggling children first hand. When D. Manteghi from Project RISE spoke to our class regarding child and adolescent homelessness and I was astonished to learn that “approximately 1.6 million children will experience homelessness over the course of a year.”(America’s Youngest Outcasts: 2010, 2011). The presentation put on by Project RISE left me with a better understanding of child homelessness and the effects it can have on a child and their educational experience (D. Manteghi, personal communication, November 12, 2015). After becoming a teacher, I will continue to draw upon this demonstration and the information