Complete Exercise 1.3 on pages 23-26 in Kellough. Then, discuss with your classmates what you found out about yourself and how this exercise may help you determine at what level you would like to teach.
Be sure to respond to at least one other classmate. This blog is due September 8.
From this test my results were that I should be teaching older adolescents (15-19). This is actually the age group I intended to teach from the start. I mainly believe that students should be who they are and do not try to please someone just to be "friends" with them. I also believe that we as teachers should prepare or students for the outside world and what they can expect in college.
I also feel it is important to participate in activities outside of class, but not to overwhelm themselves with too much responsibility, which may take away from academic performance. I also want my students to be independent, but also know that they can come to me for help or guidance.
I thought it was true before I read the section about the differences between younger and older adolescents, but I am certainly a better fit with the older adolescents. I am not sure I can handle the kids at the very beginning of all of the hormonal changes that begin to happen from age 9 - 14. However, by the time most of the children have reached 15 they are beginning to find their way. I think high school is when they do a lot of self discovery and that is when I want to be there to help guide. There are a lot of important and life changing decisions they make between the ages of 15 and 19 this is when it would be critical for them to get good financial information. Which is what I want to teach. So, I can honestly the fit is still good for me.
Mallory K seems to be on the same page that I am. It seems we have a similar belief that it is critical to have the right influence in high school to make the right decision about college. I really hope we can all stick to these ideas and remember them when we are actually in a classroom teaching and don't let the day to day get us down.
Rhonda M has the same ideal as I do when it comes to being a guide for students, no matter which subject you want to teach. You need to teach what you have passion about and love. I to can work with a financial teacher, like rhonda, in my agriculture class. We also do record books and having a financial teacher there to help would be great.
I also agree that I may not feel comfortable helping students from all the hormonal changes that go on during middle school. I am ready for the challenge if needed where I teach.
I found out that I should teach older adolescents or high school level. This was the level I intended to teach. I believe that a students should be who they wanna be and not try to be someone they are not. I think that students should be involved in extracurricular activities within the school. This however should not take the place of academics. Without these activities there would be more students that didn't work hard in school cause they don't think they have any reason to. With sports and things of that sort some kids will try harder to get better grades in order to stay eligible.
Mallory K, It looks like we think a lot alike. I have worked with a high school softball team for a couple of years and I see some students that are doing to much and overwhelming themselves like you said. I also think that the students need to get involved but there is a line that they can't step over or everything including there academics will suffer.
My percentages were fairly even but favored older adolescents. I tend to care a lot about children of all ages and have an understanding for them at every stage of development. I am currently a youth leader at our church and work with middle school students through that. I intent to work with the older adolescents in my career but I would not be opposed to working with middle school children as well. I often think they need more help getting through these times of extreme change more than most high school students.
I do agree with Rhonda and Mallory about the amount of hormonal changes that go on during Middle School but I also know that these students need teachers just as badly as high school students.
I also agree with Erika that high school students often have more motivation, especially when peer pressure to be the the best or be on top is present. I love working with children of all ages and would gladly work with either high school or middle school aged children.
From my results I was told that I should work with older adolescents or high school level. This was not a surprise to me because of what I am involved in presently. I coach softball at the high school level and work with this age of students everyday. I feel extracurricular activities are important for students and their growth as individuals. Being involved in a variety of activities leads a student at that age to discover one's self. Many students at this age are looking for consistency and as a teacher you can be that for them. Having the ability to influence a students personal growth is something that has always attracted me to teaching.
I agree that there is a limit that students must have when deciding to be involved in outside/ extracurricular activities. I am a high school coach and at the beginning of the season I stress that family is first, academics are second, and softball is third. Academics should be the focus of high school but I also feel that outside involvement and participation can have a positive influence on the students academic performance.
My percentage showed I should work with older adolescents (15-19). This is the area I have thought of sticking to, however I was a little surprised that my younger adolescents were higher than I expected. I feel that I would be capable to work with middle school, but with a little different approach. Middle school is probably one of the trickiest stages, with physical and emotional changes. I would probably be more sensitive and understanding with the younger adolescents. I feel that once you hit that certain age you have a fairly good grasp on who you are and how to balance your life. I would want to work with more of the older adolescent age because I believe you can push them a little more to becoming a better student. Older adolescents usually have a better focus on their goals in life, compared to younger where they are not sure where to go. I think that either group would be a challenge that I would love to work with.
Mallory K, I really enjoy the idea that you presented about preparing students for the world, or even college. I think this is one of the best parts of teaching high school. We have the opportunity to show students all their possibilities for their future.
Rhonda, I understand what your saying about the many hormonal changes during the young adolescent stage. At that stage you must be very sensitive and careful, which can be a difficult task and big responsiblity
My results showed I should be working with (15-19) range. I think I would have the most influence and work best wit this age group. I just hope that I will be ready for it at a young age. It is going to be a little scary telling an eighteen year old kid what to do or not do when I am only 22 myself. I might start out teaching K-5. I think I could do this for a few years and work on my master’s degree at the same time. That is the plan anyways. I don’t think I could be in charge of a big 5 or 6A school districts and also start in on graduate school.
Kersten S, I think that middle school kids need direction and guidance the most. They are going through so many hormonal changes that sometimes their actions do not reflect on the person that they really are. I think a great deal of patience and understanding is needed at this age.
Complete Exercise 1.3 on pages 23-26 in Kellough. Then, discuss with your classmates what you found out about yourself and how this exercise may help you determine at what level you would like to teach.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to respond to at least one other classmate. This blog is due September 8.
From this test my results were that I should be teaching older adolescents (15-19). This is actually the age group I intended to teach from the start. I mainly believe that students should be who they are and do not try to please someone just to be "friends" with them. I also believe that we as teachers should prepare or students for the outside world and what they can expect in college.
ReplyDeleteI also feel it is important to participate in activities outside of class, but not to overwhelm themselves with too much responsibility, which may take away from academic performance. I also want my students to be independent, but also know that they can come to me for help or guidance.
I thought it was true before I read the section about the differences between younger and older adolescents, but I am certainly a better fit with the older adolescents. I am not sure I can handle the kids at the very beginning of all of the hormonal changes that begin to happen from age 9 - 14. However, by the time most of the children have reached 15 they are beginning to find their way. I think high school is when they do a lot of self discovery and that is when I want to be there to help guide. There are a lot of important and life changing decisions they make between the ages of 15 and 19 this is when it would be critical for them to get good financial information. Which is what I want to teach. So, I can honestly the fit is still good for me.
ReplyDeleteMallory K seems to be on the same page that I am. It seems we have a similar belief that it is critical to have the right influence in high school to make the right decision about college. I really hope we can all stick to these ideas and remember them when we are actually in a classroom teaching and don't let the day to day get us down.
Rhonda M has the same ideal as I do when it comes to being a guide for students, no matter which subject you want to teach. You need to teach what you have passion about and love. I to can work with a financial teacher, like rhonda, in my agriculture class. We also do record books and having a financial teacher there to help would be great.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that I may not feel comfortable helping students from all the hormonal changes that go on during middle school. I am ready for the challenge if needed where I teach.
I found out that I should teach older adolescents or high school level. This was the level I intended to teach. I believe that a students should be who they wanna be and not try to be someone they are not. I think that students should be involved in extracurricular activities within the school. This however should not take the place of academics. Without these activities there would be more students that didn't work hard in school cause they don't think they have any reason to. With sports and things of that sort some kids will try harder to get better grades in order to stay eligible.
ReplyDeleteMallory K,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like we think a lot alike. I have worked with a high school softball team for a couple of years and I see some students that are doing to much and overwhelming themselves like you said. I also think that the students need to get involved but there is a line that they can't step over or everything including there academics will suffer.
My percentages were fairly even but favored older adolescents. I tend to care a lot about children of all ages and have an understanding for them at every stage of development. I am currently a youth leader at our church and work with middle school students through that. I intent to work with the older adolescents in my career but I would not be opposed to working with middle school children as well. I often think they need more help getting through these times of extreme change more than most high school students.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with Rhonda and Mallory about the amount of hormonal changes that go on during Middle School but I also know that these students need teachers just as badly as high school students.
I also agree with Erika that high school students often have more motivation, especially when peer pressure to be the the best or be on top is present. I love working with children of all ages and would gladly work with either high school or middle school aged children.
From my results I was told that I should work with older adolescents or high school level. This was not a surprise to me because of what I am involved in presently. I coach softball at the high school level and work with this age of students everyday. I feel extracurricular activities are important for students and their growth as individuals. Being involved in a variety of activities leads a student at that age to discover one's self. Many students at this age are looking for consistency and as a teacher you can be that for them. Having the ability to influence a students personal growth is something that has always attracted me to teaching.
ReplyDeleteI agree that there is a limit that students must have when deciding to be involved in outside/ extracurricular activities. I am a high school coach and at the beginning of the season I stress that family is first, academics are second, and softball is third. Academics should be the focus of high school but I also feel that outside involvement and participation can have a positive influence on the students academic performance.
ReplyDeleteMy percentage showed I should work with older adolescents (15-19). This is the area I have thought of sticking to, however I was a little surprised that my younger adolescents were higher than I expected. I feel that I would be capable to work with middle school, but with a little different approach. Middle school is probably one of the trickiest stages, with physical and emotional changes. I would probably be more sensitive and understanding with the younger adolescents.
ReplyDeleteI feel that once you hit that certain age you have a fairly good grasp on who you are and how to balance your life. I would want to work with more of the older adolescent age because I believe you can push them a little more to becoming a better student. Older adolescents usually have a better focus on their goals in life, compared to younger where they are not sure where to go. I think that either group would be a challenge that I would love to work with.
Mallory K, I really enjoy the idea that you presented about preparing students for the world, or even college. I think this is one of the best parts of teaching high school. We have the opportunity to show students all their possibilities for their future.
Rhonda, I understand what your saying about the many hormonal changes during the young adolescent stage. At that stage you must be very sensitive and careful, which can be a difficult task and big responsiblity
My results showed I should be working with (15-19) range. I think I would have the most influence and work best wit this age group. I just hope that I will be ready for it at a young age. It is going to be a little scary telling an eighteen year old kid what to do or not do when I am only 22 myself.
ReplyDeleteI might start out teaching K-5. I think I could do this for a few years and work on my master’s degree at the same time. That is the plan anyways. I don’t think I could be in charge of a big 5 or 6A school districts and also start in on graduate school.
Kersten S, I think that middle school kids need direction and guidance the most. They are going through so many hormonal changes that sometimes their actions do not reflect on the person that they really are. I think a great deal of patience and understanding is needed at this age.
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