How to be a great teacher? A "touchy" topic
By Sarah Hoenig
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
September 16, 2008
Once again I thought the class last night was extremely helpful to me in my journey to becoming a teacher. We had a panel of six teachers talk to us about their own experiences in and out of the classroom setting.
The panel consisted of our follow classmates which included Jen, Pauline, Brittany, Liz, Donna, and Arianne. Talking with our classmates who are actually in the classroom with the children now gave me insights into what I am in store for. We went over many different topics. Such as outburst in class, redirecting lesson plans, hugging your students, the deviant child, problem parents, and so on.
The question which I brought up to the panel about hugging your students really seemed to be different for each panelist. It seems when dealing with children of special needs or young ages you could hug and touch. However, Donna talked about in public schools they are extremely strict about touching your students, it is absolutely not allowed. I feel this is going to be one of my biggest struggles. I have been a gymnastics teacher for years and I have always gotten close to my students. Constantly hugging them while they climb all over me. I often get close to the parents as well. Getting to know the families really gives me a sense of connection with my students and the ability to talk about issues with their parents. It is going to be a huge transition for me not to be able to give that connection to my students. I understand why the rules are set in public schools but I question if it can change with age. I feel children need that connect when they are at a young age however it decreases with age or can be shown in different ways as the child gets older.
Overall, I liked the idea of a panel for discussion. It opened up our minds to think critically about issues in school education. It let us talk about our own worries and concerns for our future as a teacher. Once again it gave me a strategy which one day I can us in my classroom. Thank you for another positive and motivating class.
By Sarah Hoenig
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
September 16, 2008
Once again I thought the class last night was extremely helpful to me in my journey to becoming a teacher. We had a panel of six teachers talk to us about their own experiences in and out of the classroom setting.
The panel consisted of our follow classmates which included Jen, Pauline, Brittany, Liz, Donna, and Arianne. Talking with our classmates who are actually in the classroom with the children now gave me insights into what I am in store for. We went over many different topics. Such as outburst in class, redirecting lesson plans, hugging your students, the deviant child, problem parents, and so on.
The question which I brought up to the panel about hugging your students really seemed to be different for each panelist. It seems when dealing with children of special needs or young ages you could hug and touch. However, Donna talked about in public schools they are extremely strict about touching your students, it is absolutely not allowed. I feel this is going to be one of my biggest struggles. I have been a gymnastics teacher for years and I have always gotten close to my students. Constantly hugging them while they climb all over me. I often get close to the parents as well. Getting to know the families really gives me a sense of connection with my students and the ability to talk about issues with their parents. It is going to be a huge transition for me not to be able to give that connection to my students. I understand why the rules are set in public schools but I question if it can change with age. I feel children need that connect when they are at a young age however it decreases with age or can be shown in different ways as the child gets older.
Overall, I liked the idea of a panel for discussion. It opened up our minds to think critically about issues in school education. It let us talk about our own worries and concerns for our future as a teacher. Once again it gave me a strategy which one day I can us in my classroom. Thank you for another positive and motivating class.
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