Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Week #1 Post (required)
I have always enjoyed teaching. I love enlightening people with information and having them grasp a concept in a new way. At an early age I would try and teach my younger brother and sister what I thought I knew about the world. As I have continued to grow up, I have realized that I love kids and their passion for life. As a result, I decided to major in Elementary Education. However, I also enjoy foreign cultures, traveling, and languages. I would love to teach English as a second language at some point and hopefully learn a foreign language or two, as well. My favorite grade to teach would be lower elementary (ideally, 2nd or 3rd grade). Throughout this class, I want to learn how to best use the technological resources that are available to me as a teacher in this era. I hope to become a more knowledgable technological native. Since technology and the internet exists in most places throughout the world, I know that I will be able to use these resources wherever I end up teaching, whether at home or abroad.
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Lauryn! You will make a great teacher! I am excited to see where God takes you in life. i have a feeling it will be anything but boring :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you master technology :)
Its really cool that you want to teach in another country. I agree with you that it is cool seeing the energy and passion that younger kids have. That is definitely one of the reasons why I want to teach, as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story. It is always fun to hear stories like yours of how the desire to teach was evident at a young age. Your siblings were probably well prepared to school since they had already been learning from you. Trust that during your time here at NU your desire and passion to teach will continue to grow.
ReplyDeleteIt's really cool that you are interested in teaching English as a second language. I think that it would be a really good experience to be able to do that one day. You will be great with that 2nd-3rd grade age level. Your desire to be in relationship with people is really admirable and will give you great experiences in your teaching and traveling.
ReplyDeleteI can tell that you do have a passion for teaching and for young students! As a person with younger siblings myself I understand your ability to take charge and having that natural leadership role. You are going to be a great teacher, full of fun and creative ideas that will light up your classroom!! :)
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