Personal Narrative: My Classroom Observation

Nursing is not what I do, it is who I am. As an educator nurse, I am honored to help others discover this part of themselves as well. One of the most fulfilling moments for me as an educator is when a student gets it. My teaching philosophy has been shaped by several pedagogies and theories. Education should be students-centered, preparing students to deliver patient centered care. Learning should be fun, interesting, engaging, interactive, and challenging. I maintain excitement about the topic. I strive to make learning enjoyable by displaying enthusiasm and injecting humor when appropriate.

In today’s society we all have fears, for instance many fear things like spiders, heights, or public speaking. Just like in “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe, one fear most everyone has is disease. Diseases today such as Hepatitis C, AIDS, cancer, liver disease, tuberculosis and so many more change so many lives every day.

In the disturbing essay ”A Modest Proposal”, Jonathan Swift suggests to have a solution to the “deplorable state of the Kingdom,” and “preventing children of poor people being a burden to their parents or country,” as well as the overpopulation of Ireland. He satirizes dehumanizing attempts to make bastard children from poor family useful to the commonwealth, through imagery “young healthy child ... delicious, nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled...” and diction ”Barbadoes, alms, computation” Jonathan develops the text to in a way to make the idea of his to sound better than previous proposals. In order to show some the severity of the outcomes in countries that became colonies of the British Empire.

I am the proud mom of four AMAZING kids, a wife to my supportive and hard-working husband, and a dedicated educator with 19 years of creative, effective, and engaging teaching experiences. I LOVE teaching…from the moment you step into my warm, welcoming, themed classroom, to interacting and guiding every student toward personal success, to sharing in their triumphs and challenges, to fostering the “real-world” connections, and most importantly…fostering a love of learning! I work endless hours planning, researching, preparing, and implementing in order to be creative, effective, engaging, and fun for every student. I pride myself on being able to connect and build strong relationships with all of my students each year. I believe in the importance of knowing each student’s learning style, and truly understanding their personal strengths and weaknesses, as like every adult, each child is unique and learns differently and at their own pace! Further, I believe that ALL kids can LEARN! I teach each of my students the importance of taking ownership, involving

2014 Fall Semester in the begining was going pretty good i was excited to began school , adapting to the new college life, and interacting with friends and new people. I was attending all my classes on time , studying , and completing the required assigments that needed to be done. I also was working a full-time at Gensis Logistics it wasnt easy trying to manage my schedule , but i tried to make it work the best i could. MTE 1 , 3 , and SDV was a breeze to me I was completing my assigments , studying , and understanding the information that was given to me. Now on the otherhand ENG wasn't hard for me i just didnt understand the content that was teached by the teacher. English was always the strongest subject for me so i couldnt understand why it was such a problem in college , maybe it was the teacher and her teaching methods. I never understood any information that was given it seemed to me like our class was always off topic one class period we would talk english, and then another class period we would talk about something else besides english. Then she assigned papers and assigments that was unfamilar to me it seem like everytime she assigned the class papers

I find myself reading this short paragraph over and over(above). My topic sentence makes me happy and proud. Going back to school was the best thing I have done. I chose to talk about going back to school to the “future employer” because it shows I am motivated as well as dedicated. This class has brought a lot to my attention. The mannerism that is expected in the “business world” is to speak and write well. It is extremely important to know how to write (type) a meaning full and proper paper whether it is for school or work. I have noticed a great impact in my vocabulary and writing skills. My boss told me on Monday he is impressed with the new docs I typed up for our new clients (with no help from him). I was not excited about this class

What well in your classes? What did you need to do differently? What is your plan for success this semester? In this class, what will you need to do to be successful?

In this class, I have learned many new skills to improve my writing, and I have also learned new grammar rules. In regards to my writing, I have learned the importance of freewriting when beginning to write a paper. Additionally, I now know to allow ample time for revising and editing because I can look at my work critically for mistakes and make necessary changes. Furthermore, I have learned about grammar rules such as pronoun-antecedent agreement. This rule is something that I know subconsciously, but being made aware of it has allowed me to find mistakes I make more often.

I have learned a lot in just 16 short weeks. I have learned how to organize my thoughts on paper, even when I have a fear of a writing assignment. I learned about pre-writing, outlining, rough draft, and finals. In each of these steps, I have learned to depend on each of them. They also help me find out what I need to do next. I always try to reflect on what I have written, even if it may be terrible. I use every bit of information I have to make sure I keep my thoughts in order. My strengths have increased as a writer. I love to write, and I know what to write about when given a topic. I feel strongly capable of writing more assignments, and essays in the future, especially in my Composition 2 class next semester. Having 2 English classes this semester really helped me with being able to

As technology evolves, the traditional style writing classrooms should do so as well. Students are used to the typical routine, in which an instructor lecture and hands out assignments. However, is that really the most effective way of teaching for all students? Teachers neglect the fact that not all students learn the same way. In learning this, I propose some changes that could be made in order to increase learning effectively such as; the choice of physical work verses online work, communications and feedback to students, and essays.

Imagine falling of a chair. Not that bad right? Now, imagine falling of a chair in front of the whole cafeteria. Funny? Yes. Painful? Definitely. So embarrassing that you hid in your teacher’s classroom for the remaining time of the school day? Sounds like me! After many years of mental preparation, physiological therapy, and complete avoidance of using chairs in front of others, I was finally able to overcome my tragedy. Like every other day, I ardently waited for lunch time to arrive. As soon as the bell rang, I ran to the cafeteria. I sat, I ate, and just when I was about to throw my food away…

I feel like I have bettered myself as a teacher and a worker overall. Things have been a lot easier for me now that I truly understand the importance of documentation. I also feel like it has helped my level of communication and interaction with my student’s parents. I have copied the review section in the back of my textbook that lists all of the observation forms and what they focus on skill wise. I find myself referring to this list on a daily basis. And by doing so, I have created a more comfortable bond with the children in my classroom! I have also learned that when using documentation, to always keep at least copies on file and in portfolios. They are a great thing to look back on especially to determine progression over time. I used to throw things away after a certain amount of time and now I know the true importance of keeping them! I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot more than I had expected. Overall, I feel like I am a changed teacher and observer outside of school!

Have you ever volunteered in the children’s schools or classroom? Have you even been in a classroom setting as a teacher? If so what have you used from past experiences, in working with these

I was sitting at my desk my in the second grade class. It was a regular day just like any other day. With the regular teacher, the regular lessons, the regular student, and the regular words the students said. They would never talk about what the teacher wanted us to talk about but what second grader does? They would talk about movies they watched recently and music they were into that day. But what happened when they learned that I watched a different movie? What happened when I didn't like the music they did? What happened when I had my own ideas and didn't blindly follow whatever they thought was cool like a trained puppy? I was stupid. I was dumb. I couldn't function like a normal person. I would never be important. No one would ever like

needs are met and they feel as if they are respected by the teacher. Mutual respect is once again