User:Jreev006

Hello my name is John Reeve. I am an English Literature major with a minor in Secondary Education. I grew up in a small town in Tennessee where most of my family were teachers. As a result of this background I've had a long standing interest in education. My favorite genre of literature is the satiric novel. My personal theory of education is that everyone deserves the chance to achieve their full potential at learning. This potential is best achieved when students are engaged in activities that challenge them on a variety of levels which requires a teacher to be able to teach in a variety of methods. I feel that especially in the modern world it is very important that students have a firm grasp on technological concepts so it is vital for such tools as computers to be integrated in learning. However I also do not feel that a student's education should be purely technological, I think activities such as group work and other activities that give them the chance to express their individuality are equally important. As far as assessment goes peer-review and self-review are important but occasionally at least the teachers themselves have to be the one to set the final standard.