User talk:Ejens003

Welcome to Wikibooks, Ejens003!

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Hi, my name is Brittney DeShazo. What is juniorish? does that mean you are sort of a junior? :) I graduated from a very small high school and had never heard of the teacher cadet program before reading your page. It sounds really cool! I feel the same way about teaching, I have always known it was the profession for me. As far as you teaching ideas, parents will definately be more involved in elementary school, so that will not be a problem. The only questions I have about your page are what are you interest? hobbies? I think you page is very informative just could be a little more personal ( but its all up to you) Have a good day! Nice to meet you! Bdesh003 (talk) 14:06, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello Elizabeth. I too am a "juniorish", I am supposed to be a junior, but my records for some reason say I am a sophomore. Also my father was in the Navy and was very lucky to be stationed here for 18 years, it was a blessing to stay put growing up. Half of my high school also attends ODU, kind of annoying, hehe. Now to the real stuff, I totally agree with your teaching philosophy. I believe elementary school is the most critical time for children. Also student involvement is very important to me as well, I do not want any children to ever feel left out, or that they are not good enough. I want my classroom to feel friendly and for my students to feel comfortable but still understand that I am an authority figure. I guess that's it for now, see you around! :)Jkey005 (talk) 23:42, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello Elizabeth
I like your approach to interaction with students. It seems today that public schools have turned into "testing mills" where the main focus is to get everyone to pass the "grand" S.O.L., rather than a haven of learning and education. As a parent it is promising to see that future educators are willing to get to know my child (eventually children) and not only educate them, but potentially recognize them and any possible problems they may have.

I remember as a student, feeling that my favorite teachers were looking out for me. I was fortunate enough to have my favorite public school teacher as a college professor years later and still remember the lessons he taught me, not only from the textbook, but from his experiences as a person. Developing relationships with students can make or break students, and I fear it is something of the past. Hopefully, new generations of educators will resurrect that style of teaching. It seems that lately, the "relationships" being formed between teacher and student are of the variety that make the nightly news! Educators could use a make-over after a string of those, and I think your approach may be the answer! Goodluck in class and in life! Bcowen (talk) 02:57, 14 September 2008 (UTC)