Phish out of Water Phlogg

Sorry I missed our last class :-( From the looks of my phellow phloggers, this week's phlogging assignment seems to have taken a new twist.....Phollow another phlogger?!?

In that case, I found a blogg post dealing with educational issues ranging from teaching techniques to technology in the class room. Both of these topics resonate well within me. When teaching another student I often find that the acquisiton of knowledge is a two-way street. . As individual learning styles vary, it creates an environment that allows the teacher to learn from the student (through trial and error mostly) the best ways to explain the content. This blogg uses the well known saying "give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a life time." As a teacher, I sometimes feel like a fish out of water! Working in education, I have learned a valuable skill......HUMILITY.

Our society has embraced technology as an everyday tool to improve the quality of life. From cell phones to ipads, we have seen tremendous leaps in the capabilities of new technology. As a result, our dependence on technology has also increased. How often do we simply "google" the answers to questions? Sadly, my answer is, daily :-(   I am very greatful for technology, because it allows a person with average intelligence (like myself) to obtain an answer or opinion instantly. The catch 22 of course is that society as a whole does not need to be intelligent to know an answer or form an opionion, they just need to be resourceful. Technology in the class room has created new obsticles to learning. Students that I teach will often say, "why should I learn that, when I can just look it up on internet?" As much as I enjoy technology and understand its importance in the class room, I also see its flaw......OVER-DEPENDENCE.

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Moral Phabric Phlogg

  The moral fabric of society is torn!  Sadly, teachers are often the only positive influence in a child's life. Although learning institutions are not always filled with nurturing instructors. From my own experience, it seems that most children seem to lack a sense of self worth. It is the teachers job to help students realize their own potential. This is the most difficult task of a teacher. Education in the traditional sense should strive to create confident and productive members of society. During the schooling process students should learn responsiblity and accountability for themselves and their actions. Content knowledge is the primary focus of an instructor (lesson plans!), although the most important lessons learned are revealed through professionalism and a positive attitude.

Phirst Phlogg

Greetings to all phellow phloggers! I am excited to enhance my teaching abilities this term by taking education courses at CNM. I currently teach part time at CNM and part time at a local charter school, The GREAT Academy. I love teaching and the process of learning! My own teaching philosophy is one that has been created through trial and error. My approach to teaching usually involves humor and everyday experiences to create a personal connection to the subject matter. I have taught many science courses and an occasional math course at CNM. Working as a science teacher at The GREAT Academy has opened my eyes to the many challenges that young learners face. The biggest obstacle I will have to overcome is breaking old habits and adopting new ways of thinking about teaching/learning. I hope to evolve as a person during the duration of this program.