User talk:Tbail015

Hello Taryn, I am not a great test taker myself so I completely agree with your project philosophy. I also have a student centered classroom philosophy. I agree that our future students have a great opportunity to learn from each other as well as from us. Good Luck!! Jennifer Eure Jenneure004 (talk) 19:24, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

I really like your teaching philosophy. I see you went to UVA. My sister is currently going there. I would love to study abroad sometime like you did. I did a student exchange trip in high school to Norway and it was one of the best times of my life! Apark049 (talk) 03:33, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikibooks, Tbail015!

Hi Taryn. How did you like Spain? I actually went there for a "field trip" with my younger sister as a "chaperone" in April of this year. It was my first experience out of the country and it was amazing! Although I do not understand nor speak any Spanish other than a simple Hola, I was able to manage with my sister translating, adding a few good laughs here and there as I attempted to speak Spanish. How did you like UVA? I go snowboarding up there every year and stay right near UVA. Its a cute little town. I agree with your teaching philosophy completely! I believe the classroom should be student-centered and the teacher is there to monitor the children and answer any questions. I am an assistant teacher and I understand how well it doesn't work out trying to talk to students, or get them to do one thing after another after another. How do you feel about technology integration in the new generation of classrooms, and how would you tie in student-centered teachings with new technology? Jkey005 (talk) 23:56, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

You have an interesting point about student centered environment. I agree that it is important to find out what works for students and how each type of learner can benefit and learn effectivly. I think that schools and teachers are getting better at this as time goes one however while this is a good change it does not help those students that enter college and have to change their expectations of their instructors. Part of high school is preparation for college. As many students know college is still very full of instructors that lecture for one to two and a half hours straight. I think it is about finding a balance and helping children at an early age learn more and stay on top rather than fall behind as many students do. Ahine012 (talk) 01:44, 15 September 2008 (UTC)