Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #6
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is telecollaborative lesson plan? A telecollaborative lesson plan is a plan design to help students who are in the film and television setting. This lesson plan is based on somewhat digital story telling. Its design is to help students tell a story and still be able to narrate it. There is a lot of teamwork that has to be done in this lesson plan and a lot of budgeting as well. This lesson is based on how well you can manage a low budget film, and how well you can perform.
A telecollaborative lesson plan is an educational project that involves sharing useful information with another person or a group of individuals throughout the internet. Students can also learn how to socialize among their own peers. They are also a lot of planning, researching, scheduling, budgeting, and challenges in this lesson. This lesson takes a lot of time and steps, and it can cost you to mess up the whole project. This lesson plan deals with evaluation because the students are the ones that gather all the information.
Most of this lesson plan is done over the internet so that the students can interact with other students outside their classroom. This is such a useful tool that students can share information threw the net with people that they don’t even know. The whole purpose of this lesson plan is to help students from different cultures interact with other cultures. America is so diverse now, so this lesson plan is a very diverse lesson plan; it’s not just for one culture. This is more a group of students coming together to master different issues and values that they are not aware of, or accustom to.
Telecollaborative lesson plan is like a constructivist lesson plan, they both share the same elements. The only difference that they both share is that telecollaborative lesson plan is more based on the web kind of setting. They both let the students choose their objectives and then they get evaluated after each step is concluded. Despite the similarities these to lesson plan help develop the child mind state. Even though they both evaluate their students each lesson is design to understand if the student learnt anything while the teacher taught.
Before reading many different articles, I didn’t really know what a telecollaborative lesson plan was. That’s what I liked about this class, it opens your mind so that you can be able to interpret and realize the necessities of a lesson plan. Using the web to develop a lesson plan is so much researching, but I know that the outcome would be good when you start to create your own unique lesson plan. The most important thing about this lesson plan is that everyone can do it, and parents can monitor what their child is doing. This lesson plan is very useful, because it can be learning experience to those who to use the web and it different programs.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
EME 2040 Reflection # 10
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #10
Prof. Joseph McNair
This semester wasn’t really the best semester I had, but I came to realize that in life everything isn’t always good. While pursuing my education career, I was faced with many different obstacles that were thrown my way. This class made me realizes that you always have to be on point with your assignment, or you will get left behind. Overall this class was very educational, and it taught me a lot about how to develop lesson plans. This course was also an eye opener to information that I learned in the past.
This course is a valuable source if you’re really willing to get into the teaching career. Honestly I have learned more in this class than any other educational class that I have taken. It was a lot of hard work that I really couldn’t keep up with. This course also helps me to realize that I procrastinate too much, and this could be a bad choice for me. Even though it was a lot to interpret, I still tried my best to understand what was being taught to me.
My most valuable experience in this class had to complete the digital story. The digital story is a multimedia story that is used to express how a person may feel about themselves or something historic to them. This assignment was very new to me, like all the other assignments but I think I manage to complete it the best way I can. There were also another assignment that was very challenging to me, and it was the lesson plans. Wow! I never knew that a lesson plan would be so difficult to do.
I have notice that there are many different ways of creating a lesson plan, because everyone has their own sense of still when it comes to learning. Currently at the school I work at, the director of the school does the lesson plan totally different to the ones that I have made in this course. Despite the difference between them, they both are design to make sure that each student learns. Each just has different learning methods in which they follow to make the students learn differently. Even though everyone has their own philosophy on education, we all sure the same views as well.
In conclusion, there are many different ways in creating the way you view education. While in this class, I obtain a lot of knowledge of many different assignments. Now I can use what I have learn to educated my students, with all the information that I have overcome while in this class. The class was the nourishment that I needed to help mold me in becoming an inspiring teacher at such a young age. I really did enjoy this class, but I felt that it was very overwhelming with a lot to digest in just one semester. Overall, I will recommend anyone in education to take advantage of the information given in this class.
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #10
Prof. Joseph McNair
This semester wasn’t really the best semester I had, but I came to realize that in life everything isn’t always good. While pursuing my education career, I was faced with many different obstacles that were thrown my way. This class made me realizes that you always have to be on point with your assignment, or you will get left behind. Overall this class was very educational, and it taught me a lot about how to develop lesson plans. This course was also an eye opener to information that I learned in the past.
This course is a valuable source if you’re really willing to get into the teaching career. Honestly I have learned more in this class than any other educational class that I have taken. It was a lot of hard work that I really couldn’t keep up with. This course also helps me to realize that I procrastinate too much, and this could be a bad choice for me. Even though it was a lot to interpret, I still tried my best to understand what was being taught to me.
My most valuable experience in this class had to complete the digital story. The digital story is a multimedia story that is used to express how a person may feel about themselves or something historic to them. This assignment was very new to me, like all the other assignments but I think I manage to complete it the best way I can. There were also another assignment that was very challenging to me, and it was the lesson plans. Wow! I never knew that a lesson plan would be so difficult to do.
I have notice that there are many different ways of creating a lesson plan, because everyone has their own sense of still when it comes to learning. Currently at the school I work at, the director of the school does the lesson plan totally different to the ones that I have made in this course. Despite the difference between them, they both are design to make sure that each student learns. Each just has different learning methods in which they follow to make the students learn differently. Even though everyone has their own philosophy on education, we all sure the same views as well.
In conclusion, there are many different ways in creating the way you view education. While in this class, I obtain a lot of knowledge of many different assignments. Now I can use what I have learn to educated my students, with all the information that I have overcome while in this class. The class was the nourishment that I needed to help mold me in becoming an inspiring teacher at such a young age. I really did enjoy this class, but I felt that it was very overwhelming with a lot to digest in just one semester. Overall, I will recommend anyone in education to take advantage of the information given in this class.
EME 2040 Reflection # 8
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #8
Prof. Joseph McNair
My philosophy on education is quite simple, because education is always the key to success. Becoming is teacher isn’t just something that comes natural to some, but for other it is. As a child growing up in the Virgin Islands, I have always wanted to be two things a police officer or a teacher. As a child, a police was the most exciting and fun career; until you started hearing more and more police getting shot down in the street. Then my whole mind state shifted to my second option, which was to become a teacher.
Being from Caribbean decent, my parents were always strict on our education; and it helped me to realize more and more that teaching was the right decision for me. Despite the fact that my parents wanted me to work in the medical field, because they need that science was and still is my favorite subject. The decision was up to me, and it was made. Teachers are very well respected in some areas, they might not be the best paid individuals; but they always strive to make a difference in their student’s life. This is where my journey begins in providing a suitable and learning environment for educational purposes.
As a preschool teacher a well defined school that is well respected in the City of Miami; it has made it clear enough for me to see that teaching is something that motivates me to strive for knowledge. Every morning while walking into my classroom, seeing those smiles, frowns, and tears opens a drive within me to continue doing what was asked of me to do. Sometimes you just feel like grabbing your students, the ones that doesn’t seem to be quite interested in school and just telling them that this is what’s best for you, so take advantage of it now. They might be too young to understand, but you know that one day they will get it. You as the enforcer or the mentor should step up to the plate and try guiding them towards that path that you planted for them.
Education is something that should never be washed away because his knowledge that is there should never decay. Sometimes we tend to forget about what we have learned, but as soon as a little information grasps our attention; were back on track. With guidance and approach, your philosophy should be very enlightened to your students; no matter what. As a teacher we have to mold these kids into what we were mold into, so that the torch would never die out. Many people come up with their own philosophy on education whether it was Maria Montessori, Albert Einstein, or john Dewey; these people had a set philosophy for teaching.
In conclusion, I have been very blessed to work with different philosophies from Maria Montessori. Montessori thought that all children develop on their own time frame, and she didn’t believe in using assessment to know where each student stands within a classroom. My philosophy is quite similar to Montessori because my philosophy isn’t to burden my students with a lot of tests and quizzes. My philosophy is to let all my students feel the same, and receive the same education as every other student; despite their learning ability. I will try to develop the child’s mind state more than trying to assess each child with tests and quizzes. I feel that education should not be based on what the child knows, but more on understanding what the child is receiving from each lesson.
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #8
Prof. Joseph McNair
My philosophy on education is quite simple, because education is always the key to success. Becoming is teacher isn’t just something that comes natural to some, but for other it is. As a child growing up in the Virgin Islands, I have always wanted to be two things a police officer or a teacher. As a child, a police was the most exciting and fun career; until you started hearing more and more police getting shot down in the street. Then my whole mind state shifted to my second option, which was to become a teacher.
Being from Caribbean decent, my parents were always strict on our education; and it helped me to realize more and more that teaching was the right decision for me. Despite the fact that my parents wanted me to work in the medical field, because they need that science was and still is my favorite subject. The decision was up to me, and it was made. Teachers are very well respected in some areas, they might not be the best paid individuals; but they always strive to make a difference in their student’s life. This is where my journey begins in providing a suitable and learning environment for educational purposes.
As a preschool teacher a well defined school that is well respected in the City of Miami; it has made it clear enough for me to see that teaching is something that motivates me to strive for knowledge. Every morning while walking into my classroom, seeing those smiles, frowns, and tears opens a drive within me to continue doing what was asked of me to do. Sometimes you just feel like grabbing your students, the ones that doesn’t seem to be quite interested in school and just telling them that this is what’s best for you, so take advantage of it now. They might be too young to understand, but you know that one day they will get it. You as the enforcer or the mentor should step up to the plate and try guiding them towards that path that you planted for them.
Education is something that should never be washed away because his knowledge that is there should never decay. Sometimes we tend to forget about what we have learned, but as soon as a little information grasps our attention; were back on track. With guidance and approach, your philosophy should be very enlightened to your students; no matter what. As a teacher we have to mold these kids into what we were mold into, so that the torch would never die out. Many people come up with their own philosophy on education whether it was Maria Montessori, Albert Einstein, or john Dewey; these people had a set philosophy for teaching.
In conclusion, I have been very blessed to work with different philosophies from Maria Montessori. Montessori thought that all children develop on their own time frame, and she didn’t believe in using assessment to know where each student stands within a classroom. My philosophy is quite similar to Montessori because my philosophy isn’t to burden my students with a lot of tests and quizzes. My philosophy is to let all my students feel the same, and receive the same education as every other student; despite their learning ability. I will try to develop the child’s mind state more than trying to assess each child with tests and quizzes. I feel that education should not be based on what the child knows, but more on understanding what the child is receiving from each lesson.
EME 2040 Reflection # 7
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #7
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is a digital story? A digital story is a way that people can express the way they feel threw a story based poem. The story is very short and creative; the story teller puts together images, narration, graphics, and music to grasp the attention of its readers. The story should be 3-5 minutes long and no longer than 8 minutes. The storyteller produces the story, meaning they provide the music and the words that they want to choose. Most digital story are personal and have meaning to them, they can be sad or depressing to exciting and hilarious.
Digital stories are modern expressions that were used by the people in the ancient days. The people of the ancient day used these stories to help express the way their felt and their thought on the world. A digital based story is practice on the computer, it is the given the name digital because all of its work is provide on the computer. These stories are based on a specific point or point of view that the author would like to share or discuss with their viewers. Some digital stories are personal or sometimes based on a national and historic event.
Most people never understand the concept of what a digital story is unless they see one for themselves. In order to grasp the concept of a digital story one must be able to observe and view a good digital story. Digital stories can also be defining as a short tales from someone heart, because the author puts a lot of work into the story. Digital stories can also be a part of the multimedia views because you have to gather information and use the information in your thought to develop a well define digital story. A digital story should always be meaningful to the author, or it would make any sense.
A digital story can also be very emotional, because it is words and meanings coming straight from the heart of the storyteller. Most digital story is based on true situations that the story teller want threw in life. The digital stories can also be based on a historic movement that shapes the way you live or the way you perceive life. No digital story can be wrong, because it’s personal; meaning nothing or no one can dispute your digital story. Digital stories are a way of sharing and carrying on storytelling, without it ever being lost.
When I was young, I would always visit the island of St. Kitts; their great-grand mother used to always tell stories. I wish she was still alive because if we had need about digital storytelling, she would have been a star in the storytelling category. Her stories were always meaningful and true, most of them she carried for years in her heart. I say that because not knowing about the digital story telling really made me wonder and think about how different life would be if there was more knowledge on it. Digital story telling is a good way for us as humans to carrying on our lifestyle without it every being buried in the box someone.
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #7
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is a digital story? A digital story is a way that people can express the way they feel threw a story based poem. The story is very short and creative; the story teller puts together images, narration, graphics, and music to grasp the attention of its readers. The story should be 3-5 minutes long and no longer than 8 minutes. The storyteller produces the story, meaning they provide the music and the words that they want to choose. Most digital story are personal and have meaning to them, they can be sad or depressing to exciting and hilarious.
Digital stories are modern expressions that were used by the people in the ancient days. The people of the ancient day used these stories to help express the way their felt and their thought on the world. A digital based story is practice on the computer, it is the given the name digital because all of its work is provide on the computer. These stories are based on a specific point or point of view that the author would like to share or discuss with their viewers. Some digital stories are personal or sometimes based on a national and historic event.
Most people never understand the concept of what a digital story is unless they see one for themselves. In order to grasp the concept of a digital story one must be able to observe and view a good digital story. Digital stories can also be defining as a short tales from someone heart, because the author puts a lot of work into the story. Digital stories can also be a part of the multimedia views because you have to gather information and use the information in your thought to develop a well define digital story. A digital story should always be meaningful to the author, or it would make any sense.
A digital story can also be very emotional, because it is words and meanings coming straight from the heart of the storyteller. Most digital story is based on true situations that the story teller want threw in life. The digital stories can also be based on a historic movement that shapes the way you live or the way you perceive life. No digital story can be wrong, because it’s personal; meaning nothing or no one can dispute your digital story. Digital stories are a way of sharing and carrying on storytelling, without it ever being lost.
When I was young, I would always visit the island of St. Kitts; their great-grand mother used to always tell stories. I wish she was still alive because if we had need about digital storytelling, she would have been a star in the storytelling category. Her stories were always meaningful and true, most of them she carried for years in her heart. I say that because not knowing about the digital story telling really made me wonder and think about how different life would be if there was more knowledge on it. Digital story telling is a good way for us as humans to carrying on our lifestyle without it every being buried in the box someone.
Friday, December 11, 2009
EME 2040 Reflection # 5
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #5
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is cooperative and collaborative learning? Cooperative learning is a specific type of collaborative learning, in which students work together in a small group on different step by step projects. They are individually responsible for their work, and the work of the group as a whole is also assessed. They also work side by side as a team, there is no individualize work. In this type of learning the students get to understand each other, whether it’s their weakness or their strengths. They give to develop their way of communicating among their peers.
They also learn how to deal with everyday issues among the group, whether it’s bad or good. They deal with it, because it helps them to deal with any conflict that becomes a burden to them or their following classmates. Their come up with different objectives to help them grasp the different activities that they have to learn. They also do different activities so that they can understand and explore the different areas of studies. In cooperative learning the teachers become learners, they basically listen to what the students has to say.
What is collaborative learning? Collaborative learning is method of teaching and learning that helps students to work as a team. It’s like a group project, in which a lot of team work is needed. Everyone pitches in ideas in order to conclude an assignment. The students are in control, the teacher just sit back and assess what the students have put together. The students are putting ideas together so that they can share what they have learned among each other.
The students can exchange what they learn over the internet to other students within the group. Some students share information threw the web to help grasp and continue the word spread of their assessments. This is also an example of cooperative learning, so they both share the same comparisons. They both are educational ways of learning among a group and you own peers at the same time. Working in groups within these learning are based upon teamwork. If you notice, there is no “I” in teamwork; teamwork is very important in cooperative and collaborative learning.
In conclusion I like the way that both learning bases educate students on communication. Most students aren’t really interpersonal among their peers, so they definitely help build a child’s communication stage. Most students, like I don’t really like to work in groups; whether it’s because you’re nervous or you just rather work on your own in completing an assignment.
If you also notice respect must be given to each member, because you can’t have anyone walking out of a group project. That may cause you to fail! Sometimes working in a group can bring about stress on one person who would rather do all the work because others aren’t really reaching or meeting their standard. I can relate to that, because in high school I had many group projects that always ended up bad.
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #5
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is cooperative and collaborative learning? Cooperative learning is a specific type of collaborative learning, in which students work together in a small group on different step by step projects. They are individually responsible for their work, and the work of the group as a whole is also assessed. They also work side by side as a team, there is no individualize work. In this type of learning the students get to understand each other, whether it’s their weakness or their strengths. They give to develop their way of communicating among their peers.
They also learn how to deal with everyday issues among the group, whether it’s bad or good. They deal with it, because it helps them to deal with any conflict that becomes a burden to them or their following classmates. Their come up with different objectives to help them grasp the different activities that they have to learn. They also do different activities so that they can understand and explore the different areas of studies. In cooperative learning the teachers become learners, they basically listen to what the students has to say.
What is collaborative learning? Collaborative learning is method of teaching and learning that helps students to work as a team. It’s like a group project, in which a lot of team work is needed. Everyone pitches in ideas in order to conclude an assignment. The students are in control, the teacher just sit back and assess what the students have put together. The students are putting ideas together so that they can share what they have learned among each other.
The students can exchange what they learn over the internet to other students within the group. Some students share information threw the web to help grasp and continue the word spread of their assessments. This is also an example of cooperative learning, so they both share the same comparisons. They both are educational ways of learning among a group and you own peers at the same time. Working in groups within these learning are based upon teamwork. If you notice, there is no “I” in teamwork; teamwork is very important in cooperative and collaborative learning.
In conclusion I like the way that both learning bases educate students on communication. Most students aren’t really interpersonal among their peers, so they definitely help build a child’s communication stage. Most students, like I don’t really like to work in groups; whether it’s because you’re nervous or you just rather work on your own in completing an assignment.
If you also notice respect must be given to each member, because you can’t have anyone walking out of a group project. That may cause you to fail! Sometimes working in a group can bring about stress on one person who would rather do all the work because others aren’t really reaching or meeting their standard. I can relate to that, because in high school I had many group projects that always ended up bad.
EME 2040 Reflection # 4
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #4
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is an inquiry-based learning? An inquiry-based learning is mostly the philosophy of teaching within the classroom. This type of learning should be based around the student, meaning their philosophy. This learning also helps students to work together in solving problems without the teacher telling them what to do. Many students have different ways of learning and comprehension, so this type of learning helps them to understand and still learn whatever way that they can benefit from.
In the inquiry-based learning the teacher doesn’t supply the student with any knowledge. The students basically learn on their own, without any instructions from the teacher. The teacher doesn’t exist in the inquiry-based learning, the teacher is just there to supervise and learn from the students, or see what the student is learning with the teacher assisting them. The teacher is just seen as a facilitator in the classroom, the students acknowledge the teacher; they know that the teacher is there. The students basically learn to not ask the teacher for assistants and discuss whatever information they have amongst each other.
The inquiry-based learning can be seen as a form of the constructivist lesson plan. It is seen that way because it helps the student to develop their knowledge from what they have learned. The students can display what they learn by exhibiting and writing reflection papers to help display what they have learned. The teacher can also use assessment to understand what each student concept or state of mind is by giving them these critical thinking assignments. The student follow the constructivist lesson plan within the inquiry-based learning by using most of the elements found within it.
A form of the inquiry-based learning is problem based learning; this is when the students develop the objectives among each other. The student begins the concepts from the beginning to the end, without any help from a teacher. They do problem solving in order to develop their minds into whatever knowledge that they need to know.In this type of learning the students are able to have an open mind on what there are doing, no answer is right; nor are they wrong. They are many different examples of inquiry-based learning, that’s why it’s so open within the educational system.
This type of learning can be good and can be bad in many different ways. I understand that the teacher would be inside the classroom, but when the student needs help, they have to ask each other. If they needed to know an answer, that could be right or wrong; how would they know?
I like it but then, it mess with the direction of education. Meaning, they wouldn’t need teachers as much as they do now. Teachers would be out of jobs, it’s like the technology and the ways of learning would change the whole view on education. What would it mean for the teachers that would like to spread their philosophy on education?
EME 2040
December 11, 2009
Reflection #4
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is an inquiry-based learning? An inquiry-based learning is mostly the philosophy of teaching within the classroom. This type of learning should be based around the student, meaning their philosophy. This learning also helps students to work together in solving problems without the teacher telling them what to do. Many students have different ways of learning and comprehension, so this type of learning helps them to understand and still learn whatever way that they can benefit from.
In the inquiry-based learning the teacher doesn’t supply the student with any knowledge. The students basically learn on their own, without any instructions from the teacher. The teacher doesn’t exist in the inquiry-based learning, the teacher is just there to supervise and learn from the students, or see what the student is learning with the teacher assisting them. The teacher is just seen as a facilitator in the classroom, the students acknowledge the teacher; they know that the teacher is there. The students basically learn to not ask the teacher for assistants and discuss whatever information they have amongst each other.
The inquiry-based learning can be seen as a form of the constructivist lesson plan. It is seen that way because it helps the student to develop their knowledge from what they have learned. The students can display what they learn by exhibiting and writing reflection papers to help display what they have learned. The teacher can also use assessment to understand what each student concept or state of mind is by giving them these critical thinking assignments. The student follow the constructivist lesson plan within the inquiry-based learning by using most of the elements found within it.
A form of the inquiry-based learning is problem based learning; this is when the students develop the objectives among each other. The student begins the concepts from the beginning to the end, without any help from a teacher. They do problem solving in order to develop their minds into whatever knowledge that they need to know.In this type of learning the students are able to have an open mind on what there are doing, no answer is right; nor are they wrong. They are many different examples of inquiry-based learning, that’s why it’s so open within the educational system.
This type of learning can be good and can be bad in many different ways. I understand that the teacher would be inside the classroom, but when the student needs help, they have to ask each other. If they needed to know an answer, that could be right or wrong; how would they know?
I like it but then, it mess with the direction of education. Meaning, they wouldn’t need teachers as much as they do now. Teachers would be out of jobs, it’s like the technology and the ways of learning would change the whole view on education. What would it mean for the teachers that would like to spread their philosophy on education?
EME 2040 Reflection # 3
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
October 3, 2009
Reflection #3
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is a constructivist lesson plan? Well from my understanding a constructivist lesson plan is basically how well the student can show feedback on what they have learned throughout the lesson. The teacher gives the students assignments so that they can get back their knowledge on the activities that were offered to them. This constructivist lesson plan is a very detailing lesson plan, because it digs in deep into the mind of the students. It is called the constructivist lesson plan; because it was develop for the students in order for the teacher to know whether they understood the lecture reasonable.
The constructivist lesson plan has six important elements that each teacher must follow. These elements are situations, grouping, bridge, questions, exhibit, and reflections. Each of these six basic elements is design to help a teacher understand what the child is thinking. For example a teacher must create a situation, whether by grouping or bridging. Then the teacher as questions just so that they can get to know where that child’s mind state is in, after the teacher lets the students showcase and reflect on whatever knowledge they may have on the situation.
In a situation, the teacher must have a plan on how to teach the lesson to their students, and also they must see if the lesson is understandable so that the student can grasp it quickly. By grouping, the teacher is trying to find a way to peer up the students, whether it’s by twos, threes, or whether they feel that would help their students. Bridging is basically pointing the students into a certain direction; meaning whatever direction they feel is best for their student. Questions help to make teachers job easier for them because it opens a light of where each student stand, showing the teachers who may need the most work on, or even one on one time with the teacher. In exhibit, the teacher gets to see the more creative side of their student; because this is the time the student gets to showcase what they learn in their own unique way.
When a student writes how they feel about what they have learned, it is called a reflection paper. The student is looking back on what they have or may have learned in the present in order for the teacher to know if they understood the concept of the lesson. This paper is basically the big picture of what you learned within the time you been in the classroom. The information can be grasping from the teacher themselves or from within a book that the student has or had interprets. This is the general feedback that the teacher can learn different things from their student.
From doing the lesson plan handout and power-point, I strongly believe that the constructivist lesson plan is mostly the best lesson plan. It helps the student to do some heavy thinking, whether they are working by themselves of in a group. The teachers get to ask the students questions in order to figure out what they learned from each lessons. Sometimes the teachers also let the student come up with questions, just to see if they can structure sentences into questions. Overall I must say that I enjoyed the different lesson plans, but the constructivist lesson plan is the best way that a teacher can get feedback from a student.
EME 2040
October 3, 2009
Reflection #3
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is a constructivist lesson plan? Well from my understanding a constructivist lesson plan is basically how well the student can show feedback on what they have learned throughout the lesson. The teacher gives the students assignments so that they can get back their knowledge on the activities that were offered to them. This constructivist lesson plan is a very detailing lesson plan, because it digs in deep into the mind of the students. It is called the constructivist lesson plan; because it was develop for the students in order for the teacher to know whether they understood the lecture reasonable.
The constructivist lesson plan has six important elements that each teacher must follow. These elements are situations, grouping, bridge, questions, exhibit, and reflections. Each of these six basic elements is design to help a teacher understand what the child is thinking. For example a teacher must create a situation, whether by grouping or bridging. Then the teacher as questions just so that they can get to know where that child’s mind state is in, after the teacher lets the students showcase and reflect on whatever knowledge they may have on the situation.
In a situation, the teacher must have a plan on how to teach the lesson to their students, and also they must see if the lesson is understandable so that the student can grasp it quickly. By grouping, the teacher is trying to find a way to peer up the students, whether it’s by twos, threes, or whether they feel that would help their students. Bridging is basically pointing the students into a certain direction; meaning whatever direction they feel is best for their student. Questions help to make teachers job easier for them because it opens a light of where each student stand, showing the teachers who may need the most work on, or even one on one time with the teacher. In exhibit, the teacher gets to see the more creative side of their student; because this is the time the student gets to showcase what they learn in their own unique way.
When a student writes how they feel about what they have learned, it is called a reflection paper. The student is looking back on what they have or may have learned in the present in order for the teacher to know if they understood the concept of the lesson. This paper is basically the big picture of what you learned within the time you been in the classroom. The information can be grasping from the teacher themselves or from within a book that the student has or had interprets. This is the general feedback that the teacher can learn different things from their student.
From doing the lesson plan handout and power-point, I strongly believe that the constructivist lesson plan is mostly the best lesson plan. It helps the student to do some heavy thinking, whether they are working by themselves of in a group. The teachers get to ask the students questions in order to figure out what they learned from each lessons. Sometimes the teachers also let the student come up with questions, just to see if they can structure sentences into questions. Overall I must say that I enjoyed the different lesson plans, but the constructivist lesson plan is the best way that a teacher can get feedback from a student.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Reflection # 9 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
October 25, 2009
Reflection #9
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is transformation? Transformation is the development from one thing to another, a good explain is when a tadpole transform into a frog. Transformation is not only about the physical features, but the way your mind develop while you mature. As we transform change within us is definitely an option, we sometimes forget about what we have done in the past so that we can have time for the future. Transforming from a baby into an adult is definitely a big change for some individuals; it can be hard at times.
In this article we learn the meaning for awareness, which is very hard to understand. Awareness is like a shock wave within your brain, it helps you to concentrate and develop your mental state of mind. It’s the way your brain or body works whether it’s in over drive or not; the awareness always gets the job done. There are two parts of awareness, consciousness and unconsciousness; consciousness is like the mastermind behind the mind. The unconsciousness is like the loss of awareness, meaning you could be brain dead.
Consciousness is more the awareness of the mind, it’s more alive than the unconsciousness. The consciousness is more use for medication during surgeries, because it helps the mind to stay focus and aware of what is going on within its surroundings. Most scientists use the consciousness because it’s more alive and responsive to operate with when conducting experiments. By reading the article I noticed that scientists know that there are more awareness rather than the consciousness. They don’t really know where they are but they know that there’s more that can favor their theories.
Unconsciousness is being partially aware of what is going on; it’s like being in a comatose stage. Not being able to interact with your surroundings, and basically living under life support. Your body isn’t functioning on its own; your body is getting and using a machine in order for you to stay alive. You can be in this stage for a long period of time, and this can affect your mental stage for good. Unconsciousness is like sleeping but the only thing is that you never know when you may wake up from it.
This article was kind of confusing, because there isn’t too much findings on awareness and how it performs and how much you can learn from it. It’s like a mystery; you never know when your consciousness and unconsciousness may kick in and out. I didn’t really understand it, like how it function and complete different tasks. I only understood the parts of awareness because I heard and studied them before.
Scientists should research more on the unconsciousness so that we as humans can understand why the brain just shuts down when it wants to and how it wants to. These findings will help us to understand why the brain is considered to be the power house of the body.
EDF 2085
October 25, 2009
Reflection #9
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is transformation? Transformation is the development from one thing to another, a good explain is when a tadpole transform into a frog. Transformation is not only about the physical features, but the way your mind develop while you mature. As we transform change within us is definitely an option, we sometimes forget about what we have done in the past so that we can have time for the future. Transforming from a baby into an adult is definitely a big change for some individuals; it can be hard at times.
In this article we learn the meaning for awareness, which is very hard to understand. Awareness is like a shock wave within your brain, it helps you to concentrate and develop your mental state of mind. It’s the way your brain or body works whether it’s in over drive or not; the awareness always gets the job done. There are two parts of awareness, consciousness and unconsciousness; consciousness is like the mastermind behind the mind. The unconsciousness is like the loss of awareness, meaning you could be brain dead.
Consciousness is more the awareness of the mind, it’s more alive than the unconsciousness. The consciousness is more use for medication during surgeries, because it helps the mind to stay focus and aware of what is going on within its surroundings. Most scientists use the consciousness because it’s more alive and responsive to operate with when conducting experiments. By reading the article I noticed that scientists know that there are more awareness rather than the consciousness. They don’t really know where they are but they know that there’s more that can favor their theories.
Unconsciousness is being partially aware of what is going on; it’s like being in a comatose stage. Not being able to interact with your surroundings, and basically living under life support. Your body isn’t functioning on its own; your body is getting and using a machine in order for you to stay alive. You can be in this stage for a long period of time, and this can affect your mental stage for good. Unconsciousness is like sleeping but the only thing is that you never know when you may wake up from it.
This article was kind of confusing, because there isn’t too much findings on awareness and how it performs and how much you can learn from it. It’s like a mystery; you never know when your consciousness and unconsciousness may kick in and out. I didn’t really understand it, like how it function and complete different tasks. I only understood the parts of awareness because I heard and studied them before.
Scientists should research more on the unconsciousness so that we as humans can understand why the brain just shuts down when it wants to and how it wants to. These findings will help us to understand why the brain is considered to be the power house of the body.
Reflection # 10 Edf 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
October 25, 2009
Reflection #10
Prof. Joseph McNair
This article was given to future teachers to help us broaden our mind and vocabulary on diversity within our classroom. We have to understand the different minorities/ ethnic group that each student may bring to the classroom. We as teacher must know how to answer different questions and situations that each student may bring to the table. As the student teacher they look up to us for advice and answers that may be a burden to them. In which they are right we should be able to assist them with whatever they need, we are considered their parents away from home.
We have to know how to teach the student, because not everyone has the same morals, norms, religion, and etc. Some students sometimes don’t even know where they belong, meaning race, gender, and religion. This is a very cruel situation to go through, not just for the teacher but for the student as well. In some religion and race the student is not allowed to speak, meaning what’s really on their mind. So the teacher would have to assure them its okay to speak their mind without them being intimidated.
As a teacher you have to also know your children, try to get to know them within the first couple of weeks. Getting to know them will help you know who they really are, meaning their personality and what are their beliefs in life. Try to find out their background, like where they came from, what they like to do, and what they would like to be when they grow up. Getting to know them shouldn’t just be for the teacher alone, but for the rest of the class as well; try to do an early group project or a group discussion. Another good way is to set up a communication boundary with the student and teacher, by email or have a chat room for your class so that everyone can communicate and learn at the same time.
In each classroom a teacher should set boundaries, meaning rules that the class should follow and understand. The classroom shouldn’t just be a room for just learning, but a room of morals and norms that each child should learn and get to know. Rules should be established not just for the student to interpret, but also for their safety as well. The teacher should issue handouts on the standards of the classroom and what should be expected within the classroom. A teacher should also understand each student ideas towards questions; remember that not all answers to a question are wrong; because everyone has their own beliefs on a situation.
As a future teacher in the making, I have to be able to understand the state of mind of each student. I have to understand they way they speak or say certain thing is just a way of their moral growing up. Remember the child only interpret things that they see older individuals doing, it’s like mocking their elders. Most children show their respect by following people that they could look up to. We all are not the same, that’s why there is diversity in the world; so that means we have to know how to handle a situation for not just one child but for the students in your class as well.
EDF 2085
October 25, 2009
Reflection #10
Prof. Joseph McNair
This article was given to future teachers to help us broaden our mind and vocabulary on diversity within our classroom. We have to understand the different minorities/ ethnic group that each student may bring to the classroom. We as teacher must know how to answer different questions and situations that each student may bring to the table. As the student teacher they look up to us for advice and answers that may be a burden to them. In which they are right we should be able to assist them with whatever they need, we are considered their parents away from home.
We have to know how to teach the student, because not everyone has the same morals, norms, religion, and etc. Some students sometimes don’t even know where they belong, meaning race, gender, and religion. This is a very cruel situation to go through, not just for the teacher but for the student as well. In some religion and race the student is not allowed to speak, meaning what’s really on their mind. So the teacher would have to assure them its okay to speak their mind without them being intimidated.
As a teacher you have to also know your children, try to get to know them within the first couple of weeks. Getting to know them will help you know who they really are, meaning their personality and what are their beliefs in life. Try to find out their background, like where they came from, what they like to do, and what they would like to be when they grow up. Getting to know them shouldn’t just be for the teacher alone, but for the rest of the class as well; try to do an early group project or a group discussion. Another good way is to set up a communication boundary with the student and teacher, by email or have a chat room for your class so that everyone can communicate and learn at the same time.
In each classroom a teacher should set boundaries, meaning rules that the class should follow and understand. The classroom shouldn’t just be a room for just learning, but a room of morals and norms that each child should learn and get to know. Rules should be established not just for the student to interpret, but also for their safety as well. The teacher should issue handouts on the standards of the classroom and what should be expected within the classroom. A teacher should also understand each student ideas towards questions; remember that not all answers to a question are wrong; because everyone has their own beliefs on a situation.
As a future teacher in the making, I have to be able to understand the state of mind of each student. I have to understand they way they speak or say certain thing is just a way of their moral growing up. Remember the child only interpret things that they see older individuals doing, it’s like mocking their elders. Most children show their respect by following people that they could look up to. We all are not the same, that’s why there is diversity in the world; so that means we have to know how to handle a situation for not just one child but for the students in your class as well.
Reflection # 8 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
October 25, 2009
Reflection #8
Prof. Joseph McNair
Growing up we were always thought to listen to our parents, because they were always suppose to be right. If you tend not to listen to your parents you were either discipline or look down upon. Many parents always taught their children that we all are the same, and that no one is different from one another. But as we grew more maturely we understood that we all are different in some cases. Whether it’s your ethnicity, gender, social class, sexual relations most of us do stand out.
Everyone knew about the different social classes when we were in like middle school, but some of us didn’t quite understood the different we just thought they were classes that the government classified different people in. As time went on our parents explained that there were the first class which was mostly comprised of all Caucasian people, but as some of us got older we realized that it was really true. There are some wealthy African-Americans in the world, sometimes they just might not want to speak about it; or the media didn’t want to give them the respect like they gave the wealthy Caucasians. The middle class was composed of the not so wealthy people, but they had enough money to live off of; like the necessary thing in life. Finally we had the lower class, which was for the people that didn’t have any kind of money that could help them with the necessities in life; they were basically living off the government.
Society or should I say the media tried to deceive the younger upcoming generation by making them think that the first class was only for White and the middle class was for Whites and Hispanics; and the lower class was just for the Blacks. It’s not true though; some Whites and Hispanics are way poorer than some Blacks. It’s all how the media portraits the different races to be, without even giving the respect to where credit is due; despite the color of your skin. The media tries to brain wash the minds of their followers, and by doing this they start with their younger viewer so that they can develop the mentally of what the media taught them throughout their lifetime. It is really up to you, meaning if you were listening to what your parents were telling you or not.
Growing up, many children were also taught that being gay wasn’t a good thing. It really isn’t, but who are we to judge; exactly we are no one. I was taught not to judge others when I was growing up, that’s why when people who are gay or have other sexual relations; it don’t treat them different from no one. We all are different and we have different needs that we must adjust to, so we can’t judge someone by the way they feel or the person that they would like to become. That’s why we can always tell the difference between the kids that were brought up different, and the ones that paid attention to what their parents were saying; and not the media.
In life we must respect each other’s wishes, and tend to ignore the media when they come up certain nonsense that they come up with. With different genders boys and girls should know the difference between what a girl/boy is and that they have different body parts than each other. My parents always distinguish the difference between social classes, different races, different gender, and sexual relations. I always made sure that I listened to what my parents told me because I knew that later on they would be a useful tool in life. Remember we shouldn’t let the media brain wash our minds anymore, we must learn to think and understand different circumstances on our own.
EDF 2085
October 25, 2009
Reflection #8
Prof. Joseph McNair
Growing up we were always thought to listen to our parents, because they were always suppose to be right. If you tend not to listen to your parents you were either discipline or look down upon. Many parents always taught their children that we all are the same, and that no one is different from one another. But as we grew more maturely we understood that we all are different in some cases. Whether it’s your ethnicity, gender, social class, sexual relations most of us do stand out.
Everyone knew about the different social classes when we were in like middle school, but some of us didn’t quite understood the different we just thought they were classes that the government classified different people in. As time went on our parents explained that there were the first class which was mostly comprised of all Caucasian people, but as some of us got older we realized that it was really true. There are some wealthy African-Americans in the world, sometimes they just might not want to speak about it; or the media didn’t want to give them the respect like they gave the wealthy Caucasians. The middle class was composed of the not so wealthy people, but they had enough money to live off of; like the necessary thing in life. Finally we had the lower class, which was for the people that didn’t have any kind of money that could help them with the necessities in life; they were basically living off the government.
Society or should I say the media tried to deceive the younger upcoming generation by making them think that the first class was only for White and the middle class was for Whites and Hispanics; and the lower class was just for the Blacks. It’s not true though; some Whites and Hispanics are way poorer than some Blacks. It’s all how the media portraits the different races to be, without even giving the respect to where credit is due; despite the color of your skin. The media tries to brain wash the minds of their followers, and by doing this they start with their younger viewer so that they can develop the mentally of what the media taught them throughout their lifetime. It is really up to you, meaning if you were listening to what your parents were telling you or not.
Growing up, many children were also taught that being gay wasn’t a good thing. It really isn’t, but who are we to judge; exactly we are no one. I was taught not to judge others when I was growing up, that’s why when people who are gay or have other sexual relations; it don’t treat them different from no one. We all are different and we have different needs that we must adjust to, so we can’t judge someone by the way they feel or the person that they would like to become. That’s why we can always tell the difference between the kids that were brought up different, and the ones that paid attention to what their parents were saying; and not the media.
In life we must respect each other’s wishes, and tend to ignore the media when they come up certain nonsense that they come up with. With different genders boys and girls should know the difference between what a girl/boy is and that they have different body parts than each other. My parents always distinguish the difference between social classes, different races, different gender, and sexual relations. I always made sure that I listened to what my parents told me because I knew that later on they would be a useful tool in life. Remember we shouldn’t let the media brain wash our minds anymore, we must learn to think and understand different circumstances on our own.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
EME 2040 Reflection # 2
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
September 19, 2009
Reflection #2
Prof. Joseph McNair
The purpose of this reflection is to distinguish the difference between behaviorist lesson plan and constructivist lesson plan. These both lesson plans were created in their own perspectives by different well-known educators. Each lesson plan states their own theological knowledge of how a lesson plan should be created and what information should be interpret within it. They both exercise different step by step procedures that are essential tools in educating students. These lesson plans serves as a purpose in helping students achieve the needed tools that will make them successful throughout their educational lifetime.
Behaviorist lesson plan was first introduced by Madeline Hunter, who was a well know educator within her time. She was known for standing up for what she believes in and also as a devoted educator and the voice of the children. While coming up with the behaviorist lesson plan, she produced eight principles that would help teachers in understanding what was being taught. These eight principles were not provided for a particular age group or educational forms, but for everyone within the educational fields.
These steps were purpose, input, modeling, anticipatory set, checking for understanding, guided practice, independent practices and closure.
In purpose, the goal is to see what the child already learned before entering your class. Anticipatory set is use as a short activity to distinguish the educational level of the student. In an input the teacher will use concepts to see how well the student can put knowledge into a sequence. Modeling is basically demonstrating a step by step instruction, so that the student will be able to follow. Guided practice is when the teacher leads the students necessary to follow a format. Checking for understanding is clearly use to see what they have learned throughout the class period. Independent practices are when the teacher lets the student complete an assignment by themselves. Closure is basically the format that allows the teacher to know if the students grasp all the information that was taught to them.
Constructivist lesson plan basically tells you about six important elements that are different than the behaviorist lesson plan. In this lesson plan you have situations, grouping, bridge, questions, exhibit, and reflections. These tools are very essential in the education format; because a student can be able to explain the way they feel whether it’s thru writing or displaying.
This lesson plan is design so that the teachers can know if the student understands what was being taught to them by explain and expressing it thru their work. This lesson plan works on the student behalf, because they get to ask questions in order to get a response from their teacher.
In a situation the teacher gets to put together a lesson plan that will explore the mind of the student. Grouping has two forms, whether based on having the students within a group or grouping the materials together for the students. A bridge is like building the knowledge of the students, to see where they stand. A question is getting feedback from the student to see if they understand what was being said. Exhibits allow students to showcase what they learn. Reflections are basically what I’m writing now to show my expression on the way I feel about the topic.
EME 2040
September 19, 2009
Reflection #2
Prof. Joseph McNair
The purpose of this reflection is to distinguish the difference between behaviorist lesson plan and constructivist lesson plan. These both lesson plans were created in their own perspectives by different well-known educators. Each lesson plan states their own theological knowledge of how a lesson plan should be created and what information should be interpret within it. They both exercise different step by step procedures that are essential tools in educating students. These lesson plans serves as a purpose in helping students achieve the needed tools that will make them successful throughout their educational lifetime.
Behaviorist lesson plan was first introduced by Madeline Hunter, who was a well know educator within her time. She was known for standing up for what she believes in and also as a devoted educator and the voice of the children. While coming up with the behaviorist lesson plan, she produced eight principles that would help teachers in understanding what was being taught. These eight principles were not provided for a particular age group or educational forms, but for everyone within the educational fields.
These steps were purpose, input, modeling, anticipatory set, checking for understanding, guided practice, independent practices and closure.
In purpose, the goal is to see what the child already learned before entering your class. Anticipatory set is use as a short activity to distinguish the educational level of the student. In an input the teacher will use concepts to see how well the student can put knowledge into a sequence. Modeling is basically demonstrating a step by step instruction, so that the student will be able to follow. Guided practice is when the teacher leads the students necessary to follow a format. Checking for understanding is clearly use to see what they have learned throughout the class period. Independent practices are when the teacher lets the student complete an assignment by themselves. Closure is basically the format that allows the teacher to know if the students grasp all the information that was taught to them.
Constructivist lesson plan basically tells you about six important elements that are different than the behaviorist lesson plan. In this lesson plan you have situations, grouping, bridge, questions, exhibit, and reflections. These tools are very essential in the education format; because a student can be able to explain the way they feel whether it’s thru writing or displaying.
This lesson plan is design so that the teachers can know if the student understands what was being taught to them by explain and expressing it thru their work. This lesson plan works on the student behalf, because they get to ask questions in order to get a response from their teacher.
In a situation the teacher gets to put together a lesson plan that will explore the mind of the student. Grouping has two forms, whether based on having the students within a group or grouping the materials together for the students. A bridge is like building the knowledge of the students, to see where they stand. A question is getting feedback from the student to see if they understand what was being said. Exhibits allow students to showcase what they learn. Reflections are basically what I’m writing now to show my expression on the way I feel about the topic.
EME 2040 Reflection # 1
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EME 2040
September 19, 2009
Reflection #1
Prof. Joseph McNair
Despite the differences in experiences with teachers in schools across the world, every teacher develops a lesson plan for their classes. A lesson plan is basically a blueprint for how a teacher will complete an educational goal for students. However, what exactly is a lesson plan? What does a lesson plan consist of? How effective is a lesson plan for teachers?
What is a lesson plan? According to Wikipedia, it is a detailed description of the class course for individual lessons. Lesson plans normally consist of a series of objectives such as behavioral objectives or knowledgeable objectives. A successful lesson plan maximizes the knowledge and learning curve of individual students. Of course, every teacher lesson plan varies and is manipulated to best serve the overall student body.
What does a lesson plan consist of? Lesson plans consists of mostly the coursework for the whole class, work for small groups of students, workshops, independent work for students, and peer learning. A great way to gauge the progression in students on the subject is through cumulative testing. One form of testing is through summative assessments, which gauge the learning needs of students. Another form of testing is formative assessments, which evaluate the process of a student learning.
How effective is a lesson plan for teachers? Lesson plans act as a guide for teachers to follow throughout the school year. It helps teachers evaluate the class progression of being knowledgeable of the subject matter. At the end of the school year, teachers normally have a designated educational goal set for the students to achieve. Even though teachers teach the class, they also are in a position to learn how to adjust their lesson plan to accommodate the advancement or regression of the students learning.
Almost every teacher across the world uses a lesson plan. Almost all class work students do in a classroom has been scripted in some degree to help guide them to better knowledge. Lesson plans play a vital role in shaping effective teaching towards students. Some of the best teachers have a great lesson plan as a foundation of their classroom. Without lesson plans, teaching might be difficult and student progression in the subject will be negatively effected.
EME 2040
September 19, 2009
Reflection #1
Prof. Joseph McNair
Despite the differences in experiences with teachers in schools across the world, every teacher develops a lesson plan for their classes. A lesson plan is basically a blueprint for how a teacher will complete an educational goal for students. However, what exactly is a lesson plan? What does a lesson plan consist of? How effective is a lesson plan for teachers?
What is a lesson plan? According to Wikipedia, it is a detailed description of the class course for individual lessons. Lesson plans normally consist of a series of objectives such as behavioral objectives or knowledgeable objectives. A successful lesson plan maximizes the knowledge and learning curve of individual students. Of course, every teacher lesson plan varies and is manipulated to best serve the overall student body.
What does a lesson plan consist of? Lesson plans consists of mostly the coursework for the whole class, work for small groups of students, workshops, independent work for students, and peer learning. A great way to gauge the progression in students on the subject is through cumulative testing. One form of testing is through summative assessments, which gauge the learning needs of students. Another form of testing is formative assessments, which evaluate the process of a student learning.
How effective is a lesson plan for teachers? Lesson plans act as a guide for teachers to follow throughout the school year. It helps teachers evaluate the class progression of being knowledgeable of the subject matter. At the end of the school year, teachers normally have a designated educational goal set for the students to achieve. Even though teachers teach the class, they also are in a position to learn how to adjust their lesson plan to accommodate the advancement or regression of the students learning.
Almost every teacher across the world uses a lesson plan. Almost all class work students do in a classroom has been scripted in some degree to help guide them to better knowledge. Lesson plans play a vital role in shaping effective teaching towards students. Some of the best teachers have a great lesson plan as a foundation of their classroom. Without lesson plans, teaching might be difficult and student progression in the subject will be negatively effected.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Reflection #6 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
September 16, 2009
Reflection #6
Prof. Joseph McNair
The “Little Rock Nine” were a group of African American students who were unable to attend school a high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. They were not allowed to enter the school because they were African Americans and we all know that back in the days colored and white were not suppose to share the same school. Imagine being young and black and your Governor is telling you that you can’t attend a school because of you race, when you actually looked up to him because he was higher authority. These kids went thru a lot from being forced out of school by armed men, that could of shoot them died and no one would even care. Society has changed a lot but there is still racism among us today.
Without the “Little Rock Nine”, segregation amongst school would have still been around today; whether we like it or not. They made sure that their children and future African American students would never have to deal with this kind of situation again. In some states parents and political figures were trying to bring segregation back, but they were over powered by people in our society. This whole situation brought about a lot of changes in the way Americans see our school system, seeing that is would be impossible to separate one ethnic group from another. More students are becoming more powerful in their views about segregation despite what race they belong to, but this issue is way from over and it may come back later in the future.
Looking back on this historic moment has made me realize how fortunate I was, being born in the 80’s than any time before that. So I didn’t have to deal with that kind of issue as the “Little Rock Nine” students had to deal with. Honestly I don’t think I would of made it thru living back in that time because I would have been so scared and quite. People would of throw stones at me and call me names and I would be so scared to even tell my family, because I would of fear for their lives and mines. Segregation wasn’t call for back in the 50’s and so forth, I don’t understand why it was even thought about; it was just a cruel way of scaring and providing the lack of education for the African Americans.
We been thru a lot and up to this day I still feel that we are still back in the past in some places of the world even though it is not as serious as before. Despite the fact that we have a “black president”, that doesn’t mean that change will come right away for some people who are still being called the n word. Even though black people call each other that for whatever pointless reason, no one should be called that word. We owe it to the people that tried to stop that word from being said and to the people who sat at the front of the bus.
They made America into something so that we as African Americans can live a way better life than what they had.
Honestly I am so proud of the “little Rock Nine” students and so many others that helped me to live a better life in America. Without These people who made a difference, segregation would have still been around, if they didn’t fight for what they believed in. Even though racism is still among us it isn’t as strong as when the “Little Rock Nine” students were around. I would have never stood up against segregation as they did; they were brave and never afraid to stand up for a change. That’s why I’m prove to be an African American, despite the fact that we were slaves, beaten, spit on, and tormented; I would never as to be no other race than an African American.
EDF 2085
September 16, 2009
Reflection #6
Prof. Joseph McNair
The “Little Rock Nine” were a group of African American students who were unable to attend school a high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. They were not allowed to enter the school because they were African Americans and we all know that back in the days colored and white were not suppose to share the same school. Imagine being young and black and your Governor is telling you that you can’t attend a school because of you race, when you actually looked up to him because he was higher authority. These kids went thru a lot from being forced out of school by armed men, that could of shoot them died and no one would even care. Society has changed a lot but there is still racism among us today.
Without the “Little Rock Nine”, segregation amongst school would have still been around today; whether we like it or not. They made sure that their children and future African American students would never have to deal with this kind of situation again. In some states parents and political figures were trying to bring segregation back, but they were over powered by people in our society. This whole situation brought about a lot of changes in the way Americans see our school system, seeing that is would be impossible to separate one ethnic group from another. More students are becoming more powerful in their views about segregation despite what race they belong to, but this issue is way from over and it may come back later in the future.
Looking back on this historic moment has made me realize how fortunate I was, being born in the 80’s than any time before that. So I didn’t have to deal with that kind of issue as the “Little Rock Nine” students had to deal with. Honestly I don’t think I would of made it thru living back in that time because I would have been so scared and quite. People would of throw stones at me and call me names and I would be so scared to even tell my family, because I would of fear for their lives and mines. Segregation wasn’t call for back in the 50’s and so forth, I don’t understand why it was even thought about; it was just a cruel way of scaring and providing the lack of education for the African Americans.
We been thru a lot and up to this day I still feel that we are still back in the past in some places of the world even though it is not as serious as before. Despite the fact that we have a “black president”, that doesn’t mean that change will come right away for some people who are still being called the n word. Even though black people call each other that for whatever pointless reason, no one should be called that word. We owe it to the people that tried to stop that word from being said and to the people who sat at the front of the bus.
They made America into something so that we as African Americans can live a way better life than what they had.
Honestly I am so proud of the “little Rock Nine” students and so many others that helped me to live a better life in America. Without These people who made a difference, segregation would have still been around, if they didn’t fight for what they believed in. Even though racism is still among us it isn’t as strong as when the “Little Rock Nine” students were around. I would have never stood up against segregation as they did; they were brave and never afraid to stand up for a change. That’s why I’m prove to be an African American, despite the fact that we were slaves, beaten, spit on, and tormented; I would never as to be no other race than an African American.
Reflection # 5 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
September 15, 2009
Reflection #5
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is culture? Culture can be defined as the characteristics of an individual, that helps define who they are. People are mostly distinguish by their culture because of where they came from. There are different cultures that are made up of values and beliefs that most individuals or ethnic group follow. Basically people live their lives among their culture in order to distance themselves from one another. Culture can also bring about and individual behavior, whether it’s positive or negative.
Culture has many different values that are attached to them; some cultures enable us to assist others in situations. Some cultures see things very different that’s why there are many conflicts amongst certain ethnic groups. Society has viewed culture to be sometimes a bad thing, because it can make or break an individual values that were presented to them. It is true that culture amongst different groups can change an individual, but we have to realize that’s what that person was taught within their home or society. There are different norms that each culture may go by and if you disrespect its values, most people sometimes face exile from that culture or their families.
Growing up in a Caribbean culture is quite different from an American culture because most Caribbean families feel as though Americans are more restful with their children. Most Americans let their children talk back to them and hit them and they just admire their children’s behavior verses a Caribbean family that would slap or beat their kids for talking back to them. That’s how most of society sees American culture as the easy way of living and no hardship. Other cultures allow their kids to get married to older men, because they feel that their child is ready for adult life. Most of the time the children don’t even want to do it, but they really don’t have a choice. That I why our children today are becoming more and more independent, because they feel that they have to do what their parents or culture forces them to do.
Some cultures believe in marriage before sex, and some could care less. In the Caribbean sex before marriage is very unacceptable, you are sometimes viewed in your house as an outcast because you didn’t follow your parent’s rules or culture values. Now days it is very common to have sex before marriage because young people are ignoring norms that were taught to them within their household. Kids are having kids, and most parents feel as though society is to blame for all this unacceptable behavior. People need to understand that society and culture can’t mold an individual, it can only help shape who that person wants to be or do.
I know that cultures are different, but the most interesting thing is having two people come from a whole different culture. That’s really a big deal today, because most people are stepping out of their own culture to find love. So there for their children are being taught two different cultures and sometimes that can confuse a child in society in helping to see what cultural group they belong to. I was brought up with two different cultures, but I know what I am, so therefore I don’t have an issue with what culture. As you grow older you will find out more about your culture, so that will help you understand more about what culture really is; and what it stands for.
EDF 2085
September 15, 2009
Reflection #5
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is culture? Culture can be defined as the characteristics of an individual, that helps define who they are. People are mostly distinguish by their culture because of where they came from. There are different cultures that are made up of values and beliefs that most individuals or ethnic group follow. Basically people live their lives among their culture in order to distance themselves from one another. Culture can also bring about and individual behavior, whether it’s positive or negative.
Culture has many different values that are attached to them; some cultures enable us to assist others in situations. Some cultures see things very different that’s why there are many conflicts amongst certain ethnic groups. Society has viewed culture to be sometimes a bad thing, because it can make or break an individual values that were presented to them. It is true that culture amongst different groups can change an individual, but we have to realize that’s what that person was taught within their home or society. There are different norms that each culture may go by and if you disrespect its values, most people sometimes face exile from that culture or their families.
Growing up in a Caribbean culture is quite different from an American culture because most Caribbean families feel as though Americans are more restful with their children. Most Americans let their children talk back to them and hit them and they just admire their children’s behavior verses a Caribbean family that would slap or beat their kids for talking back to them. That’s how most of society sees American culture as the easy way of living and no hardship. Other cultures allow their kids to get married to older men, because they feel that their child is ready for adult life. Most of the time the children don’t even want to do it, but they really don’t have a choice. That I why our children today are becoming more and more independent, because they feel that they have to do what their parents or culture forces them to do.
Some cultures believe in marriage before sex, and some could care less. In the Caribbean sex before marriage is very unacceptable, you are sometimes viewed in your house as an outcast because you didn’t follow your parent’s rules or culture values. Now days it is very common to have sex before marriage because young people are ignoring norms that were taught to them within their household. Kids are having kids, and most parents feel as though society is to blame for all this unacceptable behavior. People need to understand that society and culture can’t mold an individual, it can only help shape who that person wants to be or do.
I know that cultures are different, but the most interesting thing is having two people come from a whole different culture. That’s really a big deal today, because most people are stepping out of their own culture to find love. So there for their children are being taught two different cultures and sometimes that can confuse a child in society in helping to see what cultural group they belong to. I was brought up with two different cultures, but I know what I am, so therefore I don’t have an issue with what culture. As you grow older you will find out more about your culture, so that will help you understand more about what culture really is; and what it stands for.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Reflection #4 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
September 9, 2009
Reflection #4
Prof. Joseph McNair
Human diversity is the difference between a group or set of individuals that have their own distinguishing personality and biological genes that helps separate them from other people and cultures. All of us were not made up the same way we all have different characteristic, whether it our facial composer, body structure, skin color, and hair type. We are all one but we have our own lifestyle and beliefs that helps separate us from one another. Even though society can bring about changes to these genetics by doing surgeries, the real person underneath the skin will always be you. No matter how we perceive life, the world is always going to be diverse no matter we may go.
We have to understand that America is getting more diverse than even before, people now want to live the American dream. People are running away from exile, crossing sea, and dying just to life the American way in order to help feed, make a better life and protect their families. My parents moved from where they were born just so that my siblings and I could be American citizens, so that our lives could be easier. So diversity is nothing new to me because most of the Caribbean is diverse in its own unique way. Remember that diversity is a commitment to a certain group in which they are made up of their own unique characteristics.
Diversity today has some people wondering about different ethnic groups that are taking over their societal environment. Diversity is not being valued the way it should be, people are seeing it as a bad thing, but really diversity has done a lot for the American culture. We all are not the same, we were meant to be different; no race is better than one another despite what history has taught us to perceive. That’s why we all must be treated the same way, whether it’s at the workplace, school, or in public somewhere, that doesn’t mean that we must discriminate each other. We as humans to learn how to open up to different things in life, we are all not the same, and we surely didn’t come from the same place.
Many of us have to deal with diversity every day, sometimes more than others.
I deal with diversity almost every day because of where I work; my co-workers are from differently nationalities. Sometimes it can be stressful because they sometimes speak their official language and they know that you don’t understand, but they speak it anyways. Dealing with that can be very stressful, but I always take it as a learning experience in life that we have to master. Imagine being in a classroom with Spanish speaking students, you will have to learn how to hold a conversation with them to make sure that they know that they are also a part of the class. It doesn’t matter if you know they are they but it is your duty to make sure that they want to belong.
EDF 2085
September 9, 2009
Reflection #4
Prof. Joseph McNair
Human diversity is the difference between a group or set of individuals that have their own distinguishing personality and biological genes that helps separate them from other people and cultures. All of us were not made up the same way we all have different characteristic, whether it our facial composer, body structure, skin color, and hair type. We are all one but we have our own lifestyle and beliefs that helps separate us from one another. Even though society can bring about changes to these genetics by doing surgeries, the real person underneath the skin will always be you. No matter how we perceive life, the world is always going to be diverse no matter we may go.
We have to understand that America is getting more diverse than even before, people now want to live the American dream. People are running away from exile, crossing sea, and dying just to life the American way in order to help feed, make a better life and protect their families. My parents moved from where they were born just so that my siblings and I could be American citizens, so that our lives could be easier. So diversity is nothing new to me because most of the Caribbean is diverse in its own unique way. Remember that diversity is a commitment to a certain group in which they are made up of their own unique characteristics.
Diversity today has some people wondering about different ethnic groups that are taking over their societal environment. Diversity is not being valued the way it should be, people are seeing it as a bad thing, but really diversity has done a lot for the American culture. We all are not the same, we were meant to be different; no race is better than one another despite what history has taught us to perceive. That’s why we all must be treated the same way, whether it’s at the workplace, school, or in public somewhere, that doesn’t mean that we must discriminate each other. We as humans to learn how to open up to different things in life, we are all not the same, and we surely didn’t come from the same place.
Many of us have to deal with diversity every day, sometimes more than others.
I deal with diversity almost every day because of where I work; my co-workers are from differently nationalities. Sometimes it can be stressful because they sometimes speak their official language and they know that you don’t understand, but they speak it anyways. Dealing with that can be very stressful, but I always take it as a learning experience in life that we have to master. Imagine being in a classroom with Spanish speaking students, you will have to learn how to hold a conversation with them to make sure that they know that they are also a part of the class. It doesn’t matter if you know they are they but it is your duty to make sure that they want to belong.
Reflection # 3 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
September 9, 2009
Reflection # 3
Prof. Joseph McNair
A paradigm is a way to help describe the way someone thinks and feel about something or someone. It can be used as a pattern or a model to help someone understand the point that is trying to be made. A paradigm can help a person overcome a situation based on how it can shift from one culture to another, or a different nationality to another. Values and assumptions play a major role in a paradigm, because it can help separate someone from another culture. Meaning that people can tell where you are from just the way you may look, dress, and what you may eat as well.
Paradigm shift is no different to a paradigm they both have the same concepts, whether it’s using a model, chart, or line graph. They both help us as humans perceive our intellectual meanings and ideas. Throughout the years looks how technology has changed from not being invented to now being the biggest influence in how we translate communication. It came a long way from mailing letters to now using computers to send information to love ones, that’s not even all you can take pictures and send them all over
the world. Cell phones are also playing in big role in news, when people take pictures of events happening and sending the pictures to the broadcasting studios. People are no longer waiting for the news to come to the, they are seeing the news happening right in from of them.
Many of us go through a paradigm or a paradigm shift throughout our lifetime whether it was in the future or the past. It doesn’t have to always be something bad, it can be something that betters you throughout your life. Just by making one change in your life, can make a difference in it, whether you believe it or not. One decision can change that individual that you no longer want to be, to the person you want to become. Paradigms are in our world for a reason, even if it helps bring changes and the way we perceive things.
As a working teacher in progress, paradigms are very useful to in society today especially in education. Teachers must always have an open mind about a situation, especially in the classroom setting; whether it’s dealing with the students, faculty, or teachers. They have to know what to say to the students without saying he wrong type of words or painting the wrong picture in the child head. Young minds are always acquiring everything that is being taught to them at such a young age. We have to remember that all of our students weren’t brought up in the same home, lifestyle, culture, religion and values from others.
My paradigm shift was moving from St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands to Miami, FL at the age of 19yrs old on my own. I must say that was the most drastic change in my lifetime, moving from a small island to a fast pace state. Another change understood the different culture to another, coming from a Caribbean atmosphere to an American lifestyle. I had to learn the different foods they eat and the way they dress, even though Miami is diverse; I still had to adapt to the American ways. I must say I’m getting use to the whole American lifestyle on my own because of how I perceive things on my own.
EDF 2085
September 9, 2009
Reflection # 3
Prof. Joseph McNair
A paradigm is a way to help describe the way someone thinks and feel about something or someone. It can be used as a pattern or a model to help someone understand the point that is trying to be made. A paradigm can help a person overcome a situation based on how it can shift from one culture to another, or a different nationality to another. Values and assumptions play a major role in a paradigm, because it can help separate someone from another culture. Meaning that people can tell where you are from just the way you may look, dress, and what you may eat as well.
Paradigm shift is no different to a paradigm they both have the same concepts, whether it’s using a model, chart, or line graph. They both help us as humans perceive our intellectual meanings and ideas. Throughout the years looks how technology has changed from not being invented to now being the biggest influence in how we translate communication. It came a long way from mailing letters to now using computers to send information to love ones, that’s not even all you can take pictures and send them all over
the world. Cell phones are also playing in big role in news, when people take pictures of events happening and sending the pictures to the broadcasting studios. People are no longer waiting for the news to come to the, they are seeing the news happening right in from of them.
Many of us go through a paradigm or a paradigm shift throughout our lifetime whether it was in the future or the past. It doesn’t have to always be something bad, it can be something that betters you throughout your life. Just by making one change in your life, can make a difference in it, whether you believe it or not. One decision can change that individual that you no longer want to be, to the person you want to become. Paradigms are in our world for a reason, even if it helps bring changes and the way we perceive things.
As a working teacher in progress, paradigms are very useful to in society today especially in education. Teachers must always have an open mind about a situation, especially in the classroom setting; whether it’s dealing with the students, faculty, or teachers. They have to know what to say to the students without saying he wrong type of words or painting the wrong picture in the child head. Young minds are always acquiring everything that is being taught to them at such a young age. We have to remember that all of our students weren’t brought up in the same home, lifestyle, culture, religion and values from others.
My paradigm shift was moving from St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands to Miami, FL at the age of 19yrs old on my own. I must say that was the most drastic change in my lifetime, moving from a small island to a fast pace state. Another change understood the different culture to another, coming from a Caribbean atmosphere to an American lifestyle. I had to learn the different foods they eat and the way they dress, even though Miami is diverse; I still had to adapt to the American ways. I must say I’m getting use to the whole American lifestyle on my own because of how I perceive things on my own.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Reflection # 2 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
August 29, 2009
Reflection # 2
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is transformation? My definition on transformation is not only growing into something quite marvelous, but also defining who you are as an individual. Many people are living in the past today, so therefore everything that they think about or do will always be in the past. This is a good example of transformation that the person may lack over time. So people don’t quite transform like how they should, that’s why their some much hatred in society today; due to the lack of transformation. Transformation also plays a big role in how an individual may feel and view the world from their point of view.
An individual who transform their self, can be down to earth; they don’t take everything strictly serious. Why don’t they that are where transformation comes in to play; because it helps you o accept different cultures and religion as if it was your own. Today society has transformed drastically from the saying sex before marriage, back in the days women weren’t’ allowed to has sex with men if they weren’t married. Not today it’s totally the opposite, that’s showing you how society has transform from such a stable environment. Trust me; we have to blame the behaviors on society because it’s the reason why people tend to do things and perceive whatever they want to believe and think.
Transformation also has an advantage on one’s self-concept and self-esteem, whether they want to believe it or not. If you can’t transform, then you can’t evolve into the person that you plan or desire to become. Not everyone can transform, it start with how high you develop a strong self-esteem and your whole concept on life. We have to know how to overcome obstacles, we must always try to believe in our beliefs and always have a positive attitude on the way we see life. Life is all about the way we transform, the plan for humans on earth was to see how well we can grow in understanding individuals not matter the circumstances.
Embracing and accepting is also a part of how we as humans transform, by having to deal with situations on an everyday basis. We have to accept that people will be people; there will be vengeance, distrust, justice and violence. These things are basically ways of life that help people transform into lawyers, doctors, teachers, judges, politicians, police officers, and so on. Something in their lives triggered the way they felt about a situation a why they became the person they are today. Most people don’t get it they think people just wake up feeling a certain way, but most of the time it a new way of them saying; I’m transforming.
To my knowledge transformation can be a part of growth or just a stage that we as humans have to face in life. Whether for the good or the bad we all must go thru a significant change in life. As an individual myself I go thru changes whether it amongst myself, family, peers, or society. I find myself concluding that without transformations, I wouldn’t be who I am today. We all must go thru something to make us say or think I’m going to transform myself into that person that I want to be or need to be.
EDF 2085
August 29, 2009
Reflection # 2
Prof. Joseph McNair
What is transformation? My definition on transformation is not only growing into something quite marvelous, but also defining who you are as an individual. Many people are living in the past today, so therefore everything that they think about or do will always be in the past. This is a good example of transformation that the person may lack over time. So people don’t quite transform like how they should, that’s why their some much hatred in society today; due to the lack of transformation. Transformation also plays a big role in how an individual may feel and view the world from their point of view.
An individual who transform their self, can be down to earth; they don’t take everything strictly serious. Why don’t they that are where transformation comes in to play; because it helps you o accept different cultures and religion as if it was your own. Today society has transformed drastically from the saying sex before marriage, back in the days women weren’t’ allowed to has sex with men if they weren’t married. Not today it’s totally the opposite, that’s showing you how society has transform from such a stable environment. Trust me; we have to blame the behaviors on society because it’s the reason why people tend to do things and perceive whatever they want to believe and think.
Transformation also has an advantage on one’s self-concept and self-esteem, whether they want to believe it or not. If you can’t transform, then you can’t evolve into the person that you plan or desire to become. Not everyone can transform, it start with how high you develop a strong self-esteem and your whole concept on life. We have to know how to overcome obstacles, we must always try to believe in our beliefs and always have a positive attitude on the way we see life. Life is all about the way we transform, the plan for humans on earth was to see how well we can grow in understanding individuals not matter the circumstances.
Embracing and accepting is also a part of how we as humans transform, by having to deal with situations on an everyday basis. We have to accept that people will be people; there will be vengeance, distrust, justice and violence. These things are basically ways of life that help people transform into lawyers, doctors, teachers, judges, politicians, police officers, and so on. Something in their lives triggered the way they felt about a situation a why they became the person they are today. Most people don’t get it they think people just wake up feeling a certain way, but most of the time it a new way of them saying; I’m transforming.
To my knowledge transformation can be a part of growth or just a stage that we as humans have to face in life. Whether for the good or the bad we all must go thru a significant change in life. As an individual myself I go thru changes whether it amongst myself, family, peers, or society. I find myself concluding that without transformations, I wouldn’t be who I am today. We all must go thru something to make us say or think I’m going to transform myself into that person that I want to be or need to be.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Reflection # 1 EDF 2085
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
August 29, 2009
Reflection # 1
Prof. Joseph McNair
By reading this passage, many have thought why we are reading them; what influence do they have on philosophies of education. Whether we believe in it or not these articles concluded many reasons and questions that are useful to the field of education. First and foremost one must think, what knowledge would we have known without the bringing of the articles. There might have not been any educational theories without many of these passages. How would we have known about who were first here on American soil, how the wheel was invented, how to form our shapes and the meaning of numbers, and the formation of letters; many of these contribution came from somewhere.
Where would we have been without the invention of the wheel, we would probably been using our feet like back in the prehistoric days. Where would we be if no one invented planes, probably walking? The invention of the wheel was one of man’s greatest accomplishments, because it has been used ever since and trusts me it’s not going anywhere no time soon unless someone invents a car that could fly. Come on these invention help created who we are today, without the knowledge of our ancestors we wouldn’t have known anything. They taught us everything, now it’s our time to show and teach the new generation today.
The formation of letters and symbols were ways for prehistoric people to show their way of communication. Still today it is the same way, whether saving a life or the thought of success. Without letters and symbols we would have not known how to read, how to send e-mails, how to send mail, and many more important things. Pictures also played a serious part in communication, growing up many of us have looked at books and just spoke whatever came to our mind without reading. Prehistoric ways of writing, really helped the future generation, without their influence we would have not known basically any knowledge.
Words have also changed overtime from Greek and Roman letters to English words that we now use today. Imagine using Greek words, it’s not much different, but most of the letters would have been complicated and kind of hard for beginners. The times have really changed; people are now being more creative with their choice of words and letters. More and more teachers are now starting to educate their students at a younger age about letters, symbols, and choice of words. Just like how the prehistoric individuals have educated us on their well long history and knowledge.
I found these reading to be very educational, not just only for my knowledge, but for the knowledge of my future students. Wow, this has been a journey for the people who were responsible for these educational readings. I would have never really understood were the history of writings came from, without reading these articles. Everyone has their own way of teaching and I believe that once you’re educated, you should educate others as well. Remember knowledge is the key to success, without that key your considered no one in today’s world.
EDF 2085
August 29, 2009
Reflection # 1
Prof. Joseph McNair
By reading this passage, many have thought why we are reading them; what influence do they have on philosophies of education. Whether we believe in it or not these articles concluded many reasons and questions that are useful to the field of education. First and foremost one must think, what knowledge would we have known without the bringing of the articles. There might have not been any educational theories without many of these passages. How would we have known about who were first here on American soil, how the wheel was invented, how to form our shapes and the meaning of numbers, and the formation of letters; many of these contribution came from somewhere.
Where would we have been without the invention of the wheel, we would probably been using our feet like back in the prehistoric days. Where would we be if no one invented planes, probably walking? The invention of the wheel was one of man’s greatest accomplishments, because it has been used ever since and trusts me it’s not going anywhere no time soon unless someone invents a car that could fly. Come on these invention help created who we are today, without the knowledge of our ancestors we wouldn’t have known anything. They taught us everything, now it’s our time to show and teach the new generation today.
The formation of letters and symbols were ways for prehistoric people to show their way of communication. Still today it is the same way, whether saving a life or the thought of success. Without letters and symbols we would have not known how to read, how to send e-mails, how to send mail, and many more important things. Pictures also played a serious part in communication, growing up many of us have looked at books and just spoke whatever came to our mind without reading. Prehistoric ways of writing, really helped the future generation, without their influence we would have not known basically any knowledge.
Words have also changed overtime from Greek and Roman letters to English words that we now use today. Imagine using Greek words, it’s not much different, but most of the letters would have been complicated and kind of hard for beginners. The times have really changed; people are now being more creative with their choice of words and letters. More and more teachers are now starting to educate their students at a younger age about letters, symbols, and choice of words. Just like how the prehistoric individuals have educated us on their well long history and knowledge.
I found these reading to be very educational, not just only for my knowledge, but for the knowledge of my future students. Wow, this has been a journey for the people who were responsible for these educational readings. I would have never really understood were the history of writings came from, without reading these articles. Everyone has their own way of teaching and I believe that once you’re educated, you should educate others as well. Remember knowledge is the key to success, without that key your considered no one in today’s world.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Shaniece Jeffers Bio
Shaniece N. Jeffers
EDF 2085
August 27, 2009
Prof. Joseph McNair
Born on the tropical island of St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands, which is located in the Caribbean this beautiful 5'4 island gem was born on January 24, 1988 to the most loving parents in the world. This island gem is no other than Shaniece Nerissa Jeffers. I grew up in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands all my life until I moved to Orlando, FL in May of 2007, and then I relocated to Miami, FL in August of 2007 to pursue my college career as an Early Childhood Elementary Teacher. I’m currently doing so by attending Miami Dade College North Campus where I'm continuing my studies as an Early Childhood Educator. In the mean while, I’m currently a Sales Associate at XXI, where I'm a Team Leader until my dream of becoming a Teacher is complete. Becoming a Teacher wasn’t really my first pick after graduating from the Charlotte Aamalie High School in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Being a Pediatric Nurse was really my first pick, but after taking courses in science; I decided that the medical profession wasn’t for me. Kids have always played a major part in my life, despite not having any of my own. I enjoy working with children, I rejoice when watching them accomplish major steps throughout their lives. That’s is why I’m currently a Big Sister at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Miami, despite my busy schedule. Teachers have the power of changing a child’s life and I believe that I can make that difference that is why decided majoring in Early Childhood Education. Over the years I have develop an urge in trying to start m own Day Care Facility, I really don’t know where I came from. I think that the passion I have for children have driven me to come up with so many marvelous ideas for the future that I plan to bring for so many young individuals in our society today. Children mean the world to me; I feel that if I had the power and funding I would definitely give and spend them towards the young generation today. Children are the future aspiring individuals in society today and we must make sure they are well nourish for the future ahead. Remember we have to heal the world to make it a better place, not just for us but the children all over the world, they are our future.
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