We Are Family
By Lisa Pratt
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
June 4, 2009
I am rarely at a loss for words but today’s class left me speechless. I am quite sure that when I return to Post on Monday I will look at each and every one of my classmates with a new perspective. Each person’s story was inspiring, moving and in many cases uplifting. I am sure that I am not the only person who went home and hugged everyone in my family: life is precious; we need more reminders of that.
I think we now fully realize that teaching is a unique career that touches lives years after students have left the classroom. I will carry memories of Wednesday’s class and summon them if I ever second-guess my career path. We all have the ability and opportunity to impact lives the likes of which we heard in great detail during our last class.
It was interesting to hear about the impact that self-efficacy has on learning as well as examples of several ways to increase a student’s confidence in the classroom. It is clearly a vital part of any learning process. The importance of self-reflection is often neglected; it is imperative that educators continually evaluate and adjust their immediate and future goals in the classroom.
The climate we establish with our students should provide a learning environment free of harsh judgment coupled with an upbeat, positive atmosphere which will enable them to grow as learners. I believe that if Dengting had not helped facilitate those feelings of acceptance and respect without judgment in our classroom, we would have never been able to achieve the level of intimacy and trust that was evident during our “mentor” presentations.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
June 4, 2009
I am rarely at a loss for words but today’s class left me speechless. I am quite sure that when I return to Post on Monday I will look at each and every one of my classmates with a new perspective. Each person’s story was inspiring, moving and in many cases uplifting. I am sure that I am not the only person who went home and hugged everyone in my family: life is precious; we need more reminders of that.
I think we now fully realize that teaching is a unique career that touches lives years after students have left the classroom. I will carry memories of Wednesday’s class and summon them if I ever second-guess my career path. We all have the ability and opportunity to impact lives the likes of which we heard in great detail during our last class.
It was interesting to hear about the impact that self-efficacy has on learning as well as examples of several ways to increase a student’s confidence in the classroom. It is clearly a vital part of any learning process. The importance of self-reflection is often neglected; it is imperative that educators continually evaluate and adjust their immediate and future goals in the classroom.
The climate we establish with our students should provide a learning environment free of harsh judgment coupled with an upbeat, positive atmosphere which will enable them to grow as learners. I believe that if Dengting had not helped facilitate those feelings of acceptance and respect without judgment in our classroom, we would have never been able to achieve the level of intimacy and trust that was evident during our “mentor” presentations.
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