Quick Reponse: Chapter Two

Chapter Two Response
The thing that stuck out to me most in this chapter was the concept of respect. Whether it is earning respect or giving respect both are equally important.
Respect is something that is very important to me because I have always been taught it is the most important thing in a relationship between any two people. After being in school for 15 years I realize it is extremely important in a learning environment because students rarely react positively to a teacher who does not respect that. At the same time respect is not something that is demanded it is something that is earned and I am eager to learn tools that will help me do this successfully.

Quick Reponse: Chapter One

Chapter One Response
What stuck out to me in the passage is the idea of a “get to know you survey.” The survey was suggested to give to students on the first day in an attempt to recognize them as individuals.
This is because it was something I had thought about before and a subject I am very passionate about. Students are unique individuals and this seems as though a great way to appreciate that. Teaching a subject like history can be hard because many students find it dull, by reaching out to the students and understanding them better I will be better able to relate history to them.

Quick Response: Preface

Preface Response:
What caught my attention was simply the fresh approach to education. The fact that teachers would sit down and collaborate the work with students was a unique and intriguing idea.
This particular idea spoke to me because I feel my educational experience, though it was rewarding, could have benefited from this and I am eager to incorporate some of these ideas in my own teaching.