User talk:Jordx001

Hey, roomie :]. I can't wait until we both become teachers! I completely understand your love for Harry Potter. If I got an acceptance letter, I really do think I would go haha. I'm sure we will help motivate each other this semester and I can't wait until we start observing!!Ctown004 (talk) 06:42, 2 February 2009 (UTC)

Yes! Agree with all of this completely!! I think the concept of "real life" is such a vauge, idealistic sterotype that has nothing to do with the individual. I get upset with the focus on everyone learning the same predetermined set of data, which can lead to overlooking or even snuffing out incredible potential in students whose forte is not math, or science, or a "traditional" academic field. In spite of living in the home of the American Dream, we're all pushed by media and society at large to be realists, if not outright cynics. I feel that we as teachers have a responsibility to do what we can to counteract those attitudes in our students, and allow them to be open to their own potential. Dclar032 (talk) 21:56, 1 February 2009 (UTC)dclar032