User talk:Cmorrell

Welcome, Cmorrell!

Come introduce yourself at the new users page. If you have any questions, you can ask there or contact me personally. Red4tribe (talk) 15:16, 26 May 2008 (UTC) {|style=" background:#00FF00; width:98%; color:#000080; margin:1em auto 1em auto; border:3px solid #000080;"

Peer Review
Roughcopy (talk) 18:07, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
 * Well hello Connie. My name is Joseph (roughcopy) and it is very nice to meet you.  I must say that I admire your determination, drive, and obvious management skilis.  A full time mother, wife, master's student, with two jobs!  It might be safe to say your flirting with insanity.  But seriously I truely admire what you are doing.  Don't worry, I'm not going to edit your page ;).
 * Your teaching philosophy seems to be quite established and I'm guessing that since your pursueing your master's degree, that you've had some other class that have help shape your beliefs. Myself am lacking in the department of education experience and like you did not decide that teaching was right for me until... well last year.  I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.
 * Why do you want the student to see you as the same person in and out of the classroom? I mean I understand wanting the student to look up to you as a person, but shouldn't there be a destinction between you as the teacher and you as another adult or friend?  Would this affect your sense of professionalism?
 * How do you feel about the standardized tests. This what you were referring to, yes?  Personally, I hate them.  Having to had taken them myself, I feel that constricted the class too much and made everything about the tests.  It created too much pressure to pass the test and hampered creativity.  Well atleast made creativity harder to find in the lessons.  I like that the test are there because it helps keep school to a certain standard. But I think there is too much weight placed upon the tests.
 * I agree with almost all of your philosophy and your plan. Wonderful header idea.  In addition, I like your "senses" explaination.  I went about it a different way but I thought it was funny we both shared the same thought.
 * I have one final question for you. Since you plan to work in a private school, are there any programs you know of that can help meet your desired technology wishes.  I did not know of any but I didn't know if you had looked into it.  I read an article on Plank Road Publishing (k-8.com) I think, about a teacher who sold ice cream or pop sticks at the end of the year.  She made a couple hundred dollars on 25 cent treats to the students.  Because it was her money she could use to improve the equipement she had.  I don't know if this would work or help in your furture situation, but I thought I would give a suggestions.
 * Good luck.
 * How do you feel about the standardized tests. This what you were referring to, yes?  Personally, I hate them.  Having to had taken them myself, I feel that constricted the class too much and made everything about the tests.  It created too much pressure to pass the test and hampered creativity.  Well atleast made creativity harder to find in the lessons.  I like that the test are there because it helps keep school to a certain standard. But I think there is too much weight placed upon the tests.
 * I agree with almost all of your philosophy and your plan. Wonderful header idea.  In addition, I like your "senses" explaination.  I went about it a different way but I thought it was funny we both shared the same thought.
 * I have one final question for you. Since you plan to work in a private school, are there any programs you know of that can help meet your desired technology wishes.  I did not know of any but I didn't know if you had looked into it.  I read an article on Plank Road Publishing (k-8.com) I think, about a teacher who sold ice cream or pop sticks at the end of the year.  She made a couple hundred dollars on 25 cent treats to the students.  Because it was her money she could use to improve the equipement she had.  I don't know if this would work or help in your furture situation, but I thought I would give a suggestions.
 * Good luck.
 * I have one final question for you. Since you plan to work in a private school, are there any programs you know of that can help meet your desired technology wishes.  I did not know of any but I didn't know if you had looked into it.  I read an article on Plank Road Publishing (k-8.com) I think, about a teacher who sold ice cream or pop sticks at the end of the year.  She made a couple hundred dollars on 25 cent treats to the students.  Because it was her money she could use to improve the equipement she had.  I don't know if this would work or help in your furture situation, but I thought I would give a suggestions.
 * Good luck.
 * Good luck.
 * }

Hey! I love your page. It is so well organized and completely thought out. I must say, as I was reading your page, I have really thought a lot about the points that you brought up. I think you are right on about everything. It will be hard to accomplish because of all the guidelines and hoops that us future teachers will have to "jump" threw, but I know that you can do it. I also want to say how much I enjoyed learning all about you and how strong you are in your faith.I don't know how you manage with all the responsibilities in your life. Way to go!

Jnich026 (talk) 23:35, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

Hello. I really like your poetic way of phrasing your philosophy of education. I agree with your points that teachers should make a difference in a students life. That is what I really want to do, even though it may be something small. I am trying to become a high school math teacher. I am not sure which grade yet. I know in high school I had to learn the material on my own, because my teachers couldn't teach (they were brilliant, but couldn't pass on the information to the students). What grade and subject are you planning on teaching? I don't believe I saw that in your page, but maybe I just missed it. Evonx002 (talk) 02:19, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Hi Connie, Thank you for giving a thoughtful review to the article on Homeschooling. I thought your assessment was fair and constructively stated. You might want to check the multiple choice questions again, I'm not sure I agree that they all assess application of knowledge. Being able to distinguish between the two will show up on quizzes and exams and certainly, you'll be thinking about this a lot later on when you are creating quizzes and tests for your students. Keep up the conscientious work. Jenniferjkidd (talk) 18:24, 9 June 2008 (UTC)