Harry Wong People In Education

On September 30th, 2016, I observed a class at Ramirez Charter School in Lubbock, Texas. I had the opportunity to observe a third grade class led by Mrs. Yu Kim Johnson. She was assisted by a student teacher from Texas Tech, Abby Crutcher. The main focus of this observation was to observe all areas of the school and analyze how each contributes to or distracts from a positive, productive learning environment. Throughout this experience, I was able to get an idea of what could make a classroom negative or positive.

Lee Lorch is a math magician. And he is also a civil right activist. He got his education at Cincinnati University. He studied and earned a PHD for mathematics. He later became a teacher for a college in New York City. He was a leader of a campaign to desegregate Stuyvesant Town, a very large housing community on the east side of Manhattan. He later helped making housing Discrimination illegal nationwide, but it also resulted in losing his job. Lee and his wife (Grace Lorch) then moved on to the Southern of the United Stated of America. He then became a part of the Civil Rights struggle while also teaching at several black colleges trying to persuade a lot of black students to pursue there education by getting a PHD. He then ended

“Who am I?” is the question Maxine Greene asked, as she looked around the room, before she answered herself: “I am who I am not yet.” This bold statement sums up Maxine Greene’s philosophical concept of education that stems from her self- proclaimed ideas of existentialism. In this article, Greene discusses how combining curriculum and consciousness in education can evolve into continuous growth and rediscovery for us as educators.

Another key position in the 2016 presidential election is gun control. Hillary Clinton wants to expand background checks to more gun sales by closing the gun show and internet sale loopholes. She also wants to keep guns away from the severally mentally ill, domestic abusers, and other violent criminals. Donald trump on the other hand wants to focus on improving mental health treatment to catch mass shooters before a crime. He also wants to focus on fixing the “broken” system, instead of expanding background checks.

Before coming to Prince Edward, Gale had taught first grade in Buckingham County. During this time Gale and I had the opportunity to collaborate; we discussed the curriculum, various teaching strategies, and worked on the school system’s pacing guide.

This quarter I am continuing my observations with Heather Cyrus from Barbour Dual-Language Immersion Academy. She is a unique second grade teacher for Spanish and English speaking students. In my prior fieldwork assignments, I have not met another teacher who has been so ahead of her peers in evolving the classroom for successful, 21st century education.

Ng’s portrayal of Leila as a school teacher and how difficult it was to connect with the Asian children’s parents is a situation relating back to the separation of education and the home in Asia. Another difficult barrier in education was the role of the student. In Asia the student learns what material is given to them and interaction with the teacher is uncommon. The parent – teacher – student interaction was a brand new idea to Asian families. Adapting to this new system could take generations of work by devoted teachers.

Upon receipt of an email from Ruth Ann Ponten, a 7th grade math teacher, Maya Thomas, the district staff development and instructional consultant, immediately took action to help support the struggling teacher. Ruth Ann was located at a school within a rural community that was undergoing a major transition. The community of farm workers and working class families was transitioning to a community of educated professionals that were being attracted to the community’s strong, tight-knit feel and impeccable older homes. With the change of families, new expectations regarding education started to emerge as well.

In that class, the student learns about different teaching methods and how to care for children. As part of the curriculum, we volunteered at Long Elementary as teacher aides. Working with 4th grade students and observing an everyday class room was such an awe-inspiring experience. I had a completely new perspective about teachers. I have so much more respect as before. Teachers put so much time and effort into helping children for their benefits. I knew from the first day I helped with Ms. Williams’ 4th grade class, how much a teacher is a positive influence on children. There is an overwhelming feeling when you help a student with a problem and in return they give you the most heart-warming smile. The experience at Long Elementary helped me make my final decision on whether I wanted to teach elementary or secondary school. As much as I enjoyed helping elementary students, in my heart I knew secondary school was the path God had in store for me.

The standard way of thinking about education has it that traditional education is the best way education. In “Changing Education Paradigms” by Sir Ken Robinson, Robinson disagrees claiming, “The problem is they’re trying to meet the future by doing what they did in the past.” The essence of Robinson’s argument is that, as time has gone on, there have been many factors that have led to a change of dynamics within the classroom. With the rapid increase in technology and the different ways of thinking in students in comparison to previous generations, a reform on education is needed. Conventional wisdom has it that there are currently a wide variety of problems in the world of colleges. In “Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission?” by Andrew

I observed the kindergarten classroom of Sarah House. During my observation, Ms. House completed a language arts lesson with her students. Ms. House used both whole class instruction and one on one instruction during her lesson. I felt that she did an amazing job with classroom management and created lessons that were not only engaging, but fun for the students.

Taylor is also a second grade teacher who teaches Science and English/Language Arts. Her classroom is a regular education classroom. Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of the University of Georgia where earned her Bachelor’s degree. She then went on to the Nova Southeastern University where she earned her Master’s degree. Mrs. Taylor recently received an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College in May of 2015. I found it very interesting that Mrs. Taylor did her student teaching over in Auckland, New Zealand. Mrs. Taylor has been teaching for 6 years. She has taught Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Second Grade. The primary reason Mrs. Taylor became a teacher was due to the influence of both of her parents. Mrs. Taylor came from a family of educators and has always loved pretending to be a teacher since she was a little girl. Mrs. Taylor admits that the main challenge she faces is finding a healthy balance between work, and home. The best part of being a teacher is the reward she receives every day, and the feeling of accomplishment after each school day. While, teaching is full of surprises the biggest of all is the hours you work each week to be successful in meeting all the student’s needs. Mrs. Taylor admits that she is constantly changing her seating arrangement in the classroom. She said that she determines their seat mainly on

I have always wanted to play an instrument and be a member of the band. The Bangor Elementary School band had a concert three times a year. When I walked through the doors the first concert I saw I remember all I saw was a stage full of students and stage lights reflecting off the shiny brass instruments. Moving to a new school the following year I had to decide on an activity I wanted to be involved in. Sports weren't a big interest of mine in elementary school since I was riding horses and it was hard for me to stay after school with my parents work schedule. After this concert band was a possibility.

William Shakespeare was allegedly born in Stratford-upon-Avon, on April 23, 1564. He was baptized in the Holy Trinity Church on April 26, of that same year. His father, John Shakespeare, was a Glover and leather merchant and his mother, Mary Arden, a landed heiress. William was the third of eight children in his family. John Shakespeare had an outstanding run of success as a merchant, and later as an alderman and high bailiff of Stratford, during William's early childhood. His fortunes declined, however, in the 1570's.

He also mentioned how this theory caused a profound impact on education and proposes a major transformation in the way our schools are run. It suggests the importance of training teachers to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field trips, inner reflection, and much more.