Critical pedagogy

Coming to America was a terrifying and uncertain journey for my parents, who came to the United States as young adults. Despite the dangers, it was a risk that they were willing to take to ensure their family with a better future. As children, my siblings and I were told stories of what our parents had to endure while growing up in Mexico and what was required of them from a young age. Throughout the years, they taught us to aim for the impossible and not to settle for less than what we had the…

Being a student at Holy Family has been enjoyable to my classmates and I. Holy Family makes sure that all students are living like Jesus did. If you are ever having trouble in a subject, Holy Family will make sure that you learn it even if it means the teacher spending extra time with the student. God blesses us everyday with amazing opportunities to help other people. Students learn about ways to grow in faith, knowledge, and service at Holy Family. Holy Family teaches us many ways to grow in…

As a physical education teacher I have the responsibility to meet the needs of a student with a disability just like a general education teacher. Appropriate education is important to follow when working with kids with a disability. These children have the right to participate in physical education class with their individual needs put into consideration. As a physical educator it is crucial to come up with programs and plans that the student can use during class to help them participate like…

2. Discuss the strengths that you bring to the teaching profession. Throughout my life, I have had several experiences that have brought me to the culmination of the completion of my undergraduate education. I will finish my degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida upon successful completion of my internship. My experiences as a college massage therapy instructor, swim team coach, and journey to complete my degree has all prepared me well for an internship teaching…

of being a school administrator. This because the individual has learned soft skills related to leading, motivating and developing students and teachers. The individual, especially if they earn a master’s degree, will be fully prepared to take on critical community members during public meetings. Almost all school districts require principals and other school administrators to hold master's degrees, so this will help the degree holders meet educational employment requirements. Due to the fact…

My hero doesn't wear a cape or have a shield, instead she wears a crown and a pink feather boa. My hero, Mrs. Shue, is my definition for a role model. She is always positive, happy, and helpful. Mrs. Shue is someone that brings out the good in everyone, and I feel as if she helps me be more positive. I am nominating Mrs. Shue because she is who I strive to be like everyday and in the future. I look up to her, and because I do, she is my example of how to act, treat others, and live my life.…

Today I am here to discuss with you my route to success. It all starts with my test results from three simple tests I have taken the Myers Briggs, VARK, and RIASEC which were personality and job tests. My first test was the Myers Briggs for my myers briggs test I got the code ISFJ. This code stands for (“The Defender”) Which means we like to help others and like to be noticed and we have a judging mind. My second test I took was the VARK test, my code for this was saying that I’m a kinesthetic…

Building a classroom of leadership is hard at the same time it is worth doing. One of the most important lessons that I have learned from my 390R Leader in Me class is the way to build a classroom leadership which prepares me for my future job which is to become a teacher. Teacher with effective classroom leadership motivates students to learn and prepares student to become a leader Firstly, teacher with effective classroom leadership motivates students to learn. Every teacher wants what is…

Growing up I have always loved working with children, cared about children, and interested in working with them. As I got older, I developed a passion of being around kids. As time progressed, the more I knew that I wanted to pursue a career that deals with kids. In high school, I took took my first infant and toddler class followed up with a child development class. Both of these classes provided me with knowledge and hands on experiences. I was able to go to a local daycare to see how the…

Deborah Tannen has researched the importance of education and narrowed the topic to be influenced on the gender differences. The article written by Deborah Tannen titled “How Male and Female Students Use Language Differently” captures students’ participation in a classroom setting. It can be overlooked that gender has no effect with their education, but is explained as why engagement correlates with the gender of the students’. Tannen researched and observed different effects involving…