User talk:Aburd004

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Hello Aaron! I think you did a great job on your author page! Very interesting and informative. I am glad you decided to go into teaching, it sounds like you have a lot to bring to the table. I hope it turns out to be everything you want it to be. That is awesome that you have traveled so many places! As someone who has never been out of the country (yet!), I am very jealous! I am sure that all of your experiences will help you out in the classroom and provide some interesting stories to pass onto the students. I agree with a lot of what you said in your teaching philosophy. I also think it is crucial to engage the students in the topic and get them interested. I know that when I look back on my favorite teachers, they were all very good at getting the students involved in the activity. Good luck in this class! Awest014 (talk) 03:17, 7 September 2008 (UTC) Jwimb003 (talk) 00:40, 12 September 2008 (UTC)Hi Aaron, I agree with you whole heartedly about keeping students engaged. I work with Kindergarteners and keeping them engaged is an all day feet as you could imagine. It is worth seeing those faces when they are introduced to something new for the first time.

I also love the show Heroes. I can't wait to see it this season. Good luck

Hello Aaron- First of all I like your teaching philosophy and it is something that I strongly believe in as well! Students like to feel like they are a part of their school work and like to be able to use their knowledge outside of the classroom. If the students cannot understand why they are learning something, they are going to forget it as soon as class is over. I think having students excited and interested in their work is the best thing that a teacher can. do. My favorite teachers growing up were ones that made me feel like what I was learning went beyond the classroom. The more I think about being in elementary school and how much I loved it, the more excited I get about teaching them one day! They are so much fun! Good Luck and I hope you enjoy teaching one day soon!! Kelli B DelSorbo (talk) 18:31, 12 September 2008 (UTC)