Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Blog # 2
I've been constantly questioning myself throughout this semester if teaching is what I really want to do. I'm still unsure if it is what I want to do but my recent experience in my classroom on Monday made me want to be a teacher. When I went in to do my service learning, I was told that we would be testing our children today to see if they have accomplished their reading level that they are currently on. I was very excited to test my children and see how they did, but at the same time I was nervous because if they did not pass, then it would seem that I was not doing my job or helping them at all. The first student I tested did extremely well and passes his level that he was on as well as the next six levels. He finished what the kindergarteners needed to finish by the end of the year and is now on a phonix reading level. The next two students that I tested did not do as well as he did but they too passed their reading level and went up at least two levels. I cant describe the amount of happiness I had, and how proud I felt knowing that I had made a difference in their lives, and I was helping them. This service learning has truly been a rewarding experience and I feel lucky that I have been given the chance to do it.
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The fact that you were so overjoyed by bot the students accomplishments and that you had a hand in them tells me that you truly want to teach and enhance children's lives. I can also imagine the level of excitment that the children felt knowing that they were moving up to a higher level in their reading. The impression that you made on them can last for years or a life time! Excellent job!!
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ReplyDeleteIt is always such a good feeling when you know that you've made a difference in someone's life. So it has to feel amazing when you personally see your students increase in reading levels due to your tutoring. As teachers, we have so much power to change our student's lives. Delpit argues that power is enacted in the classroom because teachers can decide what children will learn, how this information will be taught, how a child should be labeled, and how willing you (the teacher) are to help a struggling child, etc... All of these instances of power show the little privilege a student has in the choice of curriculum, and how much a teacher's power truly affects a child's life. I hope you continue to see amazing moments like this in your turoring experience. Good luck!
-Jen
That is awesome Kayla! It's so amazing that you were so excited that these children are exceling in school, because thats what makes a great teacher. Someone that just doesn't teach for a job and for the moeny, but teaches because they want to make a difference and want to see their children do well and learn. Professor Mattiauda told us the children love that we go there and do benefit from our visits and she was right! It's the best feeling in the world to watch a child grow up and learn and to know that you were a major contributor in that! Thats why teaching is the best career out there!
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