User talk:Mheat007

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Megan,

I completely agree with your teaching philosophy! I feel that teachers should all be the constant positive source for all of their students. I think it allows for a warm classroom that may encourage your students to feel comfortable to ask questions about their learning. I do agree that being that positive and enthusiastic energy in your classroom with facilitate learning and excitement, especially for the little guys! Abake028 (talk) 14:46, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Megan -

I support your statements. Teachers need to think outside the box. They also need to differentiate their instruction and not just rely on lecture and notes. It is important to have activities that engage the students. Students who are engaged in an activity are far more likely to learn and comprehend the material. A classroom enviroment that is positive, warm, engaging, and interactive is an enviroment where learning takes place.

Kmora005 (talk) 20:22, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Megan,

I was an assistant at a Montesorri school for about a year, and I applaud you for wanting to take on the 5 yr old crowd. They're tough! Your hope to be a remembered teacher makes me smile, because the school I worked for was the same one I went to as a girl. Yes, I had stayed in touch with my wonderful kindergarten teacher for over 20 years!! I totally agree with your teaching philosophy. I, too, feel that a teacher needs to be eager and excited and the kids will follow suite. And kudos on wanting to bring the classroom into the 21st century. Technology is taking over the world and our little ones need to learn early. Rwebe005 (talk) 00:16, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Megan,

I have already took ECI 304 where we do Webquests and I absolutely LOVE IT!!! I think they will engage not only little kids but older too!! It is sooo important for children to have an enthusiastic teacher. It will make them excited to learn! The little ones really need the positivity. Cwill122 (talk) 21:44, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Megan,

Last summer I worked as a teacher's aide teaching summer school at my old elementary school and when they told me I was going to be with kindergartners I was a little scared at first but then I thought, well, maybe it will be a good experience. I absolutely LOVED it. Being so young they are so open minded and (most of them) love to learn things. It takes a special kind of person to teach Kindergarten. I wish you luck :). Abake023 (talk) 23:59, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Hey Megan!

Thanks for commenting on my page! I think its awesome that you want to be a kindergarten teacher. I like how opened minded you are about teaching, and using more than just the traditional ways of old. We definitely share very similar views with our teaching philosophies. I feel that if we're excited as teachers, then maybe, just maybe, a little will rub off onto the children that we teach. Good luck in the future! Jtuca001 (talk) 19:32, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

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