Jpnx102 Personal Statement

My interest in medicine first stemmed from my freshman Biology class and my Nutrition class. I was intrigued by our studies of cells, genetics, and disease. Both courses incited a sense of awe and curiosity within me. Dissecting a frog, was the stepping-stone for my interest in medicine. Seeing the frog's heart made me wonder how the human heart worked. My research into the human heart inspired me to learn more about the medical field. I sought out volunteer opportunities that would give me insight into a doctor’s typical day. During my volunteer experience, I learned that as a doctor you experience many obstacles, including patient compliance and insurance approval issues. In my journey to pursue medicine, I learned that becoming a doctor means more than helping people, it means being the team leader, being compassionate, and most importantly being committed to the patient’s well being.

Another challenge educator’s encounter is the cultural gap that is between students and teachers. It is important for educators to understand that some culturally diverse children may need things explained to them in a different way for them to gain an understanding.

"All children, irrespective of ethnicity, culture or religion, home language, family background, learning difficulties or disabilities, gender or ability should have the opportunity to experience challenging and enjoyable programme of learning and development." (Statutory Framework 1.15)

When delivering school curriculum, educators must meet the needs and strengths of all students. The Australian Curriculum allows educators to personalize their teaching and learning programs by selecting content that is stimulating, challenging and meets the individual needs and strengths of all students in a classroom (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2015). The Early Years Learning Framework (2010) explains how a student’s culture is central to who they are as a human being and gives them a sense of belonging (pp. 21-22). Using these two documents, educators can carry out learning programs that caters for all needs,

Due to my advertising background and my multimedia degree, I am experienced with the use of Adobe Suite PC or Mac base and proficient in other equivalent software. It is necessary to be attentive to format requirements when producing a variety of advertising and marketing material. Examples of these has included graphic tutorials, PowerPoints to for GCSE work all supported by work sheets. Designed and built a variety of websites, sustaining their contents. Produce artwork for exhibition panels and literature to showcase departments. Take photographs and film of events to produce movies. Create a collection of material to be shown on the in-school TV’s to encourage enrichment activities.

The field of education sparks my interest and it is the field I would love to be working in, in the near future. The role of a teacher is a very important one and is one that is not suited for everyone. A teacher needs to respect students, create a sense of community and belonging in the classroom, be warm, accessible, enthusiastic, and caring. These are all qualities I hope to be acquiring with my experiences working with young children. Being in the school of education and human services here at PCTI has been a wonderful learning experience throughout the years.

This first chapter has quick insights of how Cultural Competence could be so effectively with children. What this chapter made me recognized is that it’s essential to building a relationship with students. As the text points that students may be more comfortable with a teacher of their own background, regardless of the teachers background the true success of having a learning environment is based on a sensitive, caring and committed teacher. Having teachers getting to know their students would be encouraging for a teacher-student relationship student might discovery acceptance and comfort in having someone who provides stability and structure by getting to know them. Additionally, teachers should not be scared to permit themselves to be taught

The College of New Jersey gives me the ability to have a well rounded education. It allows me to major in psychology while still having the option to minor in a science or in Spanish. The small class sizes provide individualized attention and foster relationships between students and professors. I am not just a number, or just another student. With this, I have the flexibility to design my major around what will help me advance in the particular field I pick. Due to this ability, it will make me an overall better professional and competitor in my chosen field. While The College of New Jersey provides a diverse set of courses, it also offers life experience. TCNJ’s Center for Community Engaged Learning and Research will not only fulfill my desire to learn, but also to help others.

I am also knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet. Due to my patience, determination and sense of accomplishment I have become a classical pianist. In addition I enjoy playing the acoustic guitar. Furthermore I have excellent communication skills which include developing and implementing orientations/training programs. I present orientations for child care centers and family child care homes to the public. I also interview complainants, witnesses, and victims on a regular basis.

Children. " Asian Topics on Asia for Educators || Contemporary Japan: The Japanese Family. Asia for Educators, Columbia University, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2017.

As an educator it is important to be aware of the various learners in the classroom as well as being able to shift lessons accordingly to adapt to a greater number of students. In addition it is essential that culturally responsive practices is adapted in the classroom in order for all students to have a sense of belonging and are able to participate. For this reason, a teacher must actively use culturally responsive practices to engage students and their families because it helps to develop a relationship and maintain a level of communication. Learning “facts” about different cultures is not enough, it is more important that we make

While studying at Kansai Gaikokugo Daigaku in Japan, I will also aid my Japanese peers with English and Spanish. I see this as an opportunity to assist those studying in these areas and gain a greater understanding of new friends and peers. One of the primary reason I desire to go to Kansai Gaikokugo Daigaku stems from the fact that many of my extraordinary mentors and peers have also attended this university. I see the progress that they have made in understanding of the Japanese language and I wish to follow their example. The individuals studying at this university will be

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program is an English exchange program for adults and a way to promote internationalization. This case discusses Kelly who is in the JET program as well as her coworkers and supervisor. She is a Canadian college graduate who thought of this program as a really positive opportunity. She had been to Japan before for four months through a student exchange program and could speak the language and was returning to Japan through this program. Kelly and three other adults in the JET program are working in the Soto Board of Education office in Japan under their supervisor, Mr. Higashi. They work to educate in the English language. They can stay for up to three years but their

The role educators, play in the development of global citizens is the values and attitudes they bring to the classroom as this relates to the component of human behaviour, teachers values, attitudes and beliefs can influence and benefits students own values, attitudes and beliefs (Marsh 2008). Teachers “Incorporate global and multicultural perspectives into their teaching, thereby engaging all students in their learning” (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 2009, p.8). In addition teachers maintain a safe and inclusive classroom in which learning is for all and students are treated with respect, regardless of their culture or

Teaching a second language always has its unique challenges, unlike teaching other subjects, in which instruction is in the learners’ first language. English, being an international language is taught across, most, if not all modern day nations. It is not only important for personal communication and professional growth but also for socialization in a world that is increasingly globalized (Fujimoto-Adamson, p. 259). English language education in international or foreign countries often faces myriad challenges. Japan is not spared by these challenges associated with teaching and learning English as a foreign or second language. These challenges are encountered at all levels of teaching English in Japan, including kindergarten, primary schools, high schools, colleges and universities (Fujimoto-Adamson, p. 259).