Student post(Kristen)- Answer the response guideline questions relating to student post Where Are You Headed? I am a 4th grade teacher in Georgia, I teach reading, and social studies. I have been teaching for three years now, and it’s truly a calling that I have had since a young child. I learn something new each day about teaching, whether it be how I can differentiate instruction to how I can add more research based assessments. I knew that it only made sense to pursue my Master’s degree. I walked across the stage feeling happy when I received my Bachelor’s degree, but it was also a feeling that my educational journey is just beginning. I feel excited, accomplished, and nervous. I just want to make sure that I give my Master’s degree my all. I feel that my work life, and being a parent of a two year old has its own set of challenges, but with preparation, dedication, and time management I feel that it will be worth while, successful, and meaningful. I hope to gain positive feedback, meaningful classroom ideas that engage all my students. I always push my students to set no limits, so this time in my life I’m doing this for my self. I can recall the look on my students faces when things get rigorous, and they feel like giving up before even starting, that what this experience can feel like, but I know once I get started it will come familiar, and flow. I appreciate the opportunity to even have this discussion board to post authentic discussions on our expectations,apprehensions, and goals. Question? How can I reach all learners, and get parents on board with knowing that education is the foundation to all avenue’s of life? Read the posts of your peers, and respond by completing the following: Begin each response with a positive reflection on an idea or viewpoint expressed by the learner. Add your own perspective or a relevant reference from the literature. Student post (Veronica) Where Are You Headed? This is a new career path that I am starting here at Capella, and I have some concerns of what is expected and if I will be on the correct path with my responses throughout the courses. I feel confident with the informational resources available from the library, but also know that there are many skills that need improvement. I have started to make adjustments to a pa
rtial plan of study habits and rearrange calender dates to help keep me on track. I am definitely aware of the time that is available after work each day and weekends; it is crucial that I do not get behind. As I enter this course I am open to learning new styles, techniques and able to make more adjustments as needed. Reading is a strong point for me because I enjoy it as a past time thing to do. I will treat my course reading material like its a need for me to grasp the information and put it into a practice. Writing skills may need some work and I am glad to learn about Purdue, OWL, Turnitin, and the variety of resources available to submit papers for review. This will aid in strengthening my skills to get better and show more clarity for audiences reading my papers. It was not an easy task for me to start another program; I struggled back and forth with myself for a few months about if I should or shouldn’t continue my education at this time. I finally decided that it was in my best interest to grow intellectually and mentally now and not later. The factors that gave me the “big yes”, in my inner self is one of personal interest and beliefs. I strongly believe that in order to understand students of diverse cultures, I must learn how to reach them from where they are first. Learning the strategies and utilizing the skills will help me grow in those areas. Knowing when technology changes and updates in our society is a must for teachers, students, and parents. Question: How do Educators incorporate learning curriculum to fit students from different backgrounds and social environments? Are there training tools and guidelines? Read the posts of your peers, and respond by completing the following: Begin each response with a positive reflection on an idea or viewpoint expressed by the learner. Add your own perspective or a relevant reference from the literature. Student post (Samantha) Answer the response guideline question below related to post Diversity and multiculturalism Response Guidelines Identify similarities and differences between your colleague’s KWL chart and your own. To what do you attribute those differences? Provide one suggestion for your colleague in regard to how to address what he or she wants to know about these topics. To Compare chart I have attach both chart