User talk:Kpaul003

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Hi
Katelyn,

You have some really good points. I agree with you on your teaching philosophy. I also think that students should be active in their own learning. Students should be able to say things that they want to learn about too. Also, who said the teacher was the only one who could activate a learning environment. The students can also encourage learning to their fellow students. Good luck with your future 1st graders. I'm sure you will be a great teacher. You sound very passionate.

Krista   Kruss018 (talk) 00:54, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi Katelyn,

I really enjoyed reading your educational philosophy, and I believe we share a lot of the same ideas. I agree that too much pressure is put on standardized testing. I think teachers are having to rush through content and not have enough time for meaningful discussions with their students. I also feel that technology is very important to use in the classroom, and I definetly believe students need to take typing class at a much younger age. I thought that was a great point! Lastly, I agree that students of all abilities should be in one classroom. It sounds like you have some really great ideas about what you want to incorporate in your curriculum.

Kelly Shepherd Kshep009 (talk) 19:22, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Hey Katelyn! Thanks for commenting on my page! I also enjoyed reading your philosophy, and I agree with what you have written - especially the bit about group work and utilizing technology to the best advantage of the students and teacher. I also agree with your statement about students being exposed to other students with disabilities. When I was in middle school, I was taken to St. Mary's in downtown Norfolk (School for the handicapped) and it definitely had a positive impact on my life. Everyone, not just students, could benefit from stepping outside their world and seeing how people different from them live and persevere. Best wishes! Dbrod001 (talk) 22:06, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Vlane02 (talk) 00:11, 14 September 2008 (UTC) Katelyn, I agree with your idea about Teacher philosophies, but Standars of Learning testing is essential for the govermment, school boards, and the parents to find about how the students are doing in school, the knowledge they absorbed, and for the govermment to see the students standars. It is a great way to see how our education in the United States is doing. Students from others countries already come to compete in spelling Bees with the American students. Education is the foundation in any society and country; when we educate our children, we are educating the leaders of tomorrow.

Hello Katelyn: Like many other teaching philosophies I have read there really appears to be an interest in helping to provide well rounded education to students. You brought up both technlogy and exposure to sports and the arts. I know that in my own adolesence the opportunity to play sports and to join a band were key steps in my youth. Many a happy moment were spent on the soccer field and in band concerts. I think your interest in very young children like first graders will be an excellent opportunity to teach children to accept challenges and to great opportunites for just that, opportunities. As you say, it is also important for children to be exposed to other's, especially their own age, who have conditions different then their own. Learning to cope with and overcome deficits such as physical, speech, mental or even emotional problems is something we all must face sometime in our lives. As a teacher, you will be in a position to demonstrate a true spirit of acceptance. One more thing. I really admire your spirit of nationalism. The rights our forefathers (and mothers) fought for and framed in the constitution are often taken for granted and insisting on saying the pledge of allegiance each day puts the focus or our civil responsibilities. By the way, I vote for a moment of prayer as well! God is our sovereign Lord and we would not even be alive save His providence. God bless you and these United States! Ed Farinholt (efari002) (talk) 13:55, 28 October 2008 (UTC)