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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Unrealistic Expectations

Society expects a lot from teachers, perhaps maybe too much. I know my Methods of Social Studies teacher at college would often bring up people now expect schools to raise children. As a result of this development, people now believe that when students do not do well grade wise, socially and/or... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Cousin Graduating

Last night my cousin graduated from middle school. Time is a funny thing. On the one hand I do not feel surprised that she is 14 and ready for high school come late August. On the other hand I still feel as though she just walked through those middle school doors for the first time just yesterday. I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 8, 2008

School in Summer

I remember when I did Phase I of Student Teaching at the high school I was placed in. I remember my mentor teacher telling the class that she felt that eventually American schools would by and large have school in session during summer. Personally I prefer the summers off, but I do not think that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Bittersweet Endings

The end of a school year or for me, the end of a semester is a bittersweet time for me. I know that I will get a well deserved break from school. On the other hand I find myself sad to see the end of a year. I know that with each time an end comes a new beginning will come, a new beginning with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

The Right Balance

I have had a professor at Loyola, Dr. Peters twice. He is a history professor. The second time I took him I remember him saying to the class, “When you’re a teacher, you find yourself after class telling yourself how much you suck.” I was stunned to hear this bit of insight because Dr. Peters is an... Sign in to see full entry.

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