Why Teach?

     Initially in the 1800's a court decision was made in Plessy v. Ferguson that individuals were equal but to be separated f rom each other. Brown v. Board of Edu cation overturned the "separate but equal" court decision within facilities however the damage was already done throughout the world.       Redlining forced African Americans and other minorities to be separated from wealthy white families within neighborhoods which was one of the foundations for creating segregated environments. What society does not realize is that even though we are no longer segregated legally, if had many effects on neighborhoods, jobs, and schools.  The videos from the module explained that children that come from low-income neighborhoods do not get adequate rest therefore they come to school tired and unfocused. On the other hand, students that come from wealthy families in white neighborhoods are in fact well rested and energized for the school day. Becaus...

 There is a strong line between equality and equity. Within society, we all want to be seen as equal however to become equitable is to provide everyone with things that specifically would help them and their needs. So how can schools be more equitable?  Schools can become more equitable by establishing appropriate school funding to different districts. Some teachers are spending all of their own time and money to get resources for their students that would benefit their learning experience. Unfortunately, throughout the world there is school districts that are low income and therefore can't provide resources that students will need. While on the other hand, high income school districts are performing at high levels because they have those needed resources. People don't realize that school funding has a major impact on the success of students. The article Unequal School Funding in the United States explains some of the effects on children due to the lack of funds. One of the id...

       Educational philosophies have been used and developed throughout the years. Teachers have to learn what works best for them and their students. Teachers are to come up with a set of guidelines they want to implement for themselves as well as their students. Is it best to have a teacher centered classroom or is it best to have a student centered classroom?      Educational philosophies can influence schooling in how the schools focus on curriculum. Some schools go by a strict grading system and are focused on getting those high scores while other schools focus in on student interest and education that benefits the student. I have seen students completely disregard connecting to lessons because they are worried about their grade average and moving to the next grade level.      More specifically a traditional classroom relies on a teacher facilitated education and on the other hand progres...

  When it comes to teaching, it is crucial that ALL students can engage in the lesson. Regardless of their learning styles and regardless of their background, educators need to connect to their students. A few of my elementary teachers have greatly inspired me. In my future classroom, I will hold rewarding lunch dates for students to join me at lunch and receive help on anything they need or even just to have a conversation about their life. By doing this, I can learn about each of my students individually and learn their best ways of learning to accommodate my lessons for them.  I have come to realize that students show signs when they are not grasping onto an idea. Students that act or cause a scene could just need some extra help and in the future I want to recognize these behaviors and handle them the correct way. I have seen many teachers that let students leave the classroom and progressively act worse because they do not want to disturb the rest of the class. However, w...

    First, what makes a diverse leaner? Diverse learners come from many different backgrounds whether they have a disability or multiple intelligences. Students from around the world learn about their capabilities within the school.  Throughout the years, people with disabilities had to fight for their educational rights. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, enforced that children with disabilities are to receive a free public education as well as participate in activities with children without disabilities within a school. In short, IDEA allowed for students to receive the same education regardless of their circumstances. Since IDEA, an individualized education program is crafted by a team of school professionals and the child's parents or guardians (Barrett, 2013). The IEP is structured information that a child with disabilities needs to be successful in school, it lays out the goals for students to achieve. Teachers can create...

 Schools are a place where students come together and share similarities. The education system has been reformed throughout the years to become more beneficial for students. The purpose of schools is to create an environment where students feel comfortable to express their ideas and new concepts. The concepts given to them in schools help them mature in life and be able to do common tasks that help them in the future. Aside from learning things for the future, they learn about how the world has evolved through the many challenges we have come across. Schools also provide opportunities for students to develop social and communication skills that allow us to connect with other people. 

 Hi everyone!       My name is Reanna Garcia and I am from a small town in West Texas. I was initially deciding between going into social work or education. My decision was made to pursue education because I got to grow up in my family members classrooms and gym where my interest in the classroom grew. I have a few family members that are known in my hometown from the school districts. My uncle is one of the known coaches and my grandmother had been teaching for years as well as my aunt that began teaching this past year. Growing up I got to experience the classroom setup before the school year started and set gym activities up for the coaches. Since I was always in a school setting, I became interested in the idea of having my own classroom to decorate and students of my own to teach. The student teaching classes in high school reassured me that education is where I feel like I belong.      Since being in student teaching in high school...