Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 1/The Scoop From Someone Who Knows



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This article really made me proud of the field that I have chosen to enter. It is ironic to be an older student and get the perspective of the student who is learning to be a teacher and the parent who is in constant communication with the teachers. I interviewed my sister-in-law, who is a great teacher and even better principal. She and I have had many discussions about teaching and why I want to take on this profession. I wrote in my piece that I believe it to be a calling, and I am sure now after researching, doing observations, and really getting into my education classes that it is a calling. I have always felt that urge to teach and lead. Not that I do not do that now, because I do teach in the field that I work in. There is another side of teaching that I still feel compelled to do and until I stand in the classroom with my students sitting there and knowing that I have their futures in my hands, I will continue to learn and strive until I get to my goal.

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Ldomm002 (talk) 02:38, 11 July 2009 (UTC) I think it's amazing that anyone would think that teaching isn't a profession. If not, than what is it? Barbara Fortner is an excellent choice for someone to interview for an article such as this. I loved that you included her own quote (a very insiteful one!) as a sidebar. If anything, I would have liked to read a little bit more about what she has to say regarding teaching as a profession. The NCLB info in this article was very interesting, and it was interesting to read both the pros and cons regarding it. Also, I liked the multiple choice questions in this article.

I really enjoyed reading your article and it captured my attention from beginning to end. It was extremely interesting and motivating for me to read what a professional educator had to say about our future career of teaching. I agree that teaching is a calling and there is a reason why certain individuals have the urge to teach. It is not about the money but more about the internal fulfillment. It is unfortunate that in the world we live in, money is viewed as the key to success and those looking to make more money don't even consider teaching as an option. I really liked how Barbara Fortner said that true teachers, like preachers, are called to the profession, and they become teachers because they want to make a difference shaping and preparing individuals for the future. I thought that by saying this, she hit the nail on the head. This is exactly what I tell my friends and family when they question my aspirations to teach. Although some may think I'm crazy, as well as other teachers and up and coming teachers, we all have one thing in common: the passion and desire to make a difference in a child's life. Great job on this article! Afett001 (talk) 19:38, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

Wow, talk about touching someone's heart...your interview definately touched mine. What a poetic way to sum up why someone goes into the teaching profession. I especially liked that you included a side-bar for students who are aspiring to become teachers in Virginia and the steps to obtain their credentials. I can understand how hard it must have been for Ms. Fortner to go from teaching where she interacted with students all day, to the administrative job that does not include a lot of time for student interaction. My father was an elementary school principal for over thirty years and he said it was tough making the adjustment from teacher to principal for the first few years. However, he enjoyed it so much that he only retired for a couple of years and is presently back as the principal of a charter school. Teaching is a passion or desire one has to share with the world and in doing so, begins the process of shaping young minds for the future. Great Job!Scarlett1 (talk) 05:34, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Your article was indeed captivating from head to toe...or should I say beginning to end. It gave an inside view of Mrs. Fortner and the struggles she has faced. It is incredible that "teaching" to some is not regarded as a career/profession, if anything, it is one of the most influential and important professions in the world. Your article was well-written, very informative and captivating. Well done. Ehern004 (talk) 22:12, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

It is obvious that you spent a good amount of time planning out this article. I really like how you incorporated the use of different sources especially the sidebar that connects the reader to a lecture from Stanford University. As sad as it is the fact that the majority of people do not regard teaching as an esteemed profession hits very close to home, I do not know how many times I have received a dirty or puzzled look from someone when I tell them what I chose to be. To these people I always say “How would you be the person you are today without the aid of a teacher.” Sometimes they change their minds. Rcoll029 (talk) 18:03, 10 August 2009 (UTC)