User talk:Mcard004

Hi Maria, I enjoyed reading about your personal background and educational philosophy. I am also going for my Interdisciplinary Studies Pk-6 degree. And like you, I was first thinking about going into the nursing/pediatric field, but decided teaching was my dream. El Savador sounds like a wonderful place I would absolutely love to visit one day. I really admire your parents for giving you and your sister a bilingual experience. I am interested in your thoughts on bilingual education. Do you think learning a second language beginning in the elementary years would be beneficial to students? I greatly agree with your educational philosophy. Teachers should strive to learn and understand the needs of their students. You spoke of children with special needs. I think labeling these students in Kindergarten with the special needs they have will give the students the best placement and opportunities for their unique learning styles. Afett001 (talk) 14:04, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Hi Maria, I like the way you worded your Philosophy. It was short and to the point, and I think that is great. Although it could have been a little more detailed. I also figured out that i wanted to work in a field that involved children at a young age. I think the majority of the students in this class would agree with you when it comes to finding a job shortly after graduation. Addressing whether or not a student has a learning disability at a young is very important. Rcoll029 (talk) 1:27, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Maria, I like your "About the Author" Page since I can identify with it as well. I am also of hispanic decent and the bilingual experience has been unforgettable for me, therefore I will teach it in the future as a foreign language education teacher. Your philosophy is very true. Catering to each child's need is the primordial part of teaching and Im glad you see it as well. Every child has a different learning method and as teachers we should all see that we may have to vary our curriculums.Ehern004 (talk) 15:30, 30 May 2009 (UTC)