So this past week was Homecoming week so it was a little different than usual. The kids seemed to get more energized throughout the week about Homecoming and all the fun that comes with it. But regardless of all that they were still very into reading The Crucible. It's very interesting to see how Mr. Gwozdz is teaching them the book. He has them read it out loud since it is a play and he will stop every now and then to comment on what was just read if he feels that something needs clarification or he will just stop to ask questions so that there can be a class discussion on the material to make sure the class is paying attention. He also encourages them to take notes about the characters and he gives them homework every once in a while so that he can make sure that they understand the material.
For this week we were given a list of character quotes to choose from and the one I have decided to choose is by one of my top 3 favorite Winnie the Pooh Characters, Eeyore. Eeyore says that "A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference." and I believe that Eeyore could not be more than right with this declaration because caring for others really does make a difference. I think my employer Mr. Gwozdz would agree with Eeyore too because when I had the chance to interview him for a feature article in my writing publications class I asked him what he thought was most important when it came to teaching he said that connecting with the students is the most important thing when it comes to teaching which is certainly some of the best advice I think I have gotten about teaching. Sure I didn't ask him advice on what would make me successful in life I asked him about what is important when it comes to teaching but I feel like the answer would be the same for both, make connections with people, which is certainly some advice that I have really taken to heart.
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Candela
10/12/2015 05:03:46 am
Do you feel like you've made a connection with ALL of the students? Do you know everyone's name? Do you reach out to the quiet ones who never raise their hand? Challenge yourself, always. :)
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