User talk:Mfine003

Welcome to Wikibooks, Mfine003! Hi Morgan. I really enjoyed reading your philosophy on education. I found certain things you wrote in your philosophy very interesting such as, that you picture your classroom to be an open, engaging atmosphere were the students can freely ask questions and that schools have the responsibility of instilling knowledge and skills fro students to be productive human beings. Along with these I found other insightful statements very useful. I did want to ask about the elementary school that you attended. Where was the school, and the name of the school? Do you know why they did the separation? What were other benefits from the school doing this? If you would like to respond to these questions that would be great, but I understand if you do not have the time. KimberleyKridg002 (talk) 21:14, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Wow :) Morgan, I found it interesting to hear first hand your thoughts on all girls/boys schools.I have never attended one, only public and can express that I agree opposite sex can be a distraction within the classroom during early adolesence years. Looking at the issues that students' face today such as pre-martial sex, and early teen pregnancy it has become a moral delimma for school districts nationwide to separarte the sexes. Separation may be a posative solution to keep students mind set focused on their education and school work. There are enough outside preassures and influences in the world today. Maybe it is more of a ethical issue that should be addressed within the family home, than decided by school districts and state regulators? Whatever conflicts that can be resolved without posing a threat to civil liberties as well as establishing better learning environments for students i support.

Good luck to you in your endevours...

Rherr008 (talk) 23:13, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Morgan, Your background both in education and in your interests strike me as ideal for your pursuit as a teacher. Like the previous person to respond to this page, I think that separation of sexes in the classroom has many positive attributes. Lessening the natural attractions between boys and girls and the distractions that go along with that can help to focus young people on the task at hand, namely LEARNING. I have fortunately had the experience of both public and private school education and can attest that the private school was bit better in terms of academics. I also like your perspectives on openness to a wide number of interests like the arts and extra curricular activities. It is important that children learn not only the basic studies together but learn the skills of cooperation and teamwork outside of the classroom. I wish the you best in your pursuit to become a teacher!Ed Farinholt (efari002) (talk) 13:36, 28 October 2008 (UTC)