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On the other hand, Rebecca Cox’s believes that student’s anxiety and fear are taking away their success in college. Although, she also has the similar beliefs to Paulo Freire, teachers not being approachable for the students in need. For example, the student would rather not do the assignments, or ask for help, resulting into failure. Changing from high school into college is challenging but students should not be afraid to approach the professor with questions. Though, professors obtain that high title, they are there to help students understand each section without any issues. Cox justifies this statement by explaining,

As an educator, Stuart learned the values of getting the students involved in activities and competitions using the form of games or play. As a principal he learned that it takes the parents and members of the community to be involved in with the learning environment in the student’s home and in their community and school. When he was a superintendent, he found out the negative impacts on teaching and learning of wrong interference, lack of money, and of course the political conflicts always seemed to get in the way of educating the students. Mr. Stuart wanted for all students to have a great education by good and dedicated teachers. By having well taught teachers in the classrooms, the students would thrive in the best ways toward their education. He tells of how he handles situations and how situations handled him.

This was by far the most challenging course that I have encountered while obtaining my Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from UCMO. That is not a negative comment as this course has actually impacted me professionally more than any other course I’ve taken to date. This course has taken more time to complete the assignments, more of my attention to detail, and more of my creativity. The last point was the best part about this course. I consider myself to be fairly creative and this course definitely allowed me to do that while bringing my somewhat odd personality to a professional forum. For this I am grateful. Let’s get to the good stuff, shall we?

In summary, this course has really educated my view of being a teacher as well as being able to interact with today’s diverse and fluctuating educational setting. Therefore, the discussions were very good ways in understanding how

From day one, I noticed the relative ease of the course. The two friendly instructors welcomed the entire class, and they presented the material in a simple and comprehensible manner. The small, four-room classroom accompanied a total of eight students

Mr. Cook is very organized, punctual and diligent. He organized the different components of the course, such as online assignments, in-class exercises, oral and written activities, in such excellent ways that he is always aware of the class development. This characteristic allows him to be very respectful with the deadline of all these tasks. Mr. Cook is always prepared to participate actively in class, and regularly is a volunteer for additional practice

The West Fargo Public School system is not only the fastest growing school district in the State of North Dakota, it is also one of the most innovative and creative. The district’s Mission is “Educating today’s learners for tomorrow’s world”. Teachers employed by the district take this Mission statement to heart and live it in their own lives. To them, education is a lifelong process, not just something everyone experiences between the ages of 5-17. Evidence of this can be seen in the fact that this past summer 20 elementary and secondary teachers began a 20 month educational journey by enrolling in West Fargo’s second Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA). The Academy is a collaborative effort between West Fargo Public Schools and North Dakota State University’s Educational Leadership Program. The 20 teachers began their journey this summer and will be meeting during the school year every-other Wednesday after school. At the end of five semesters they will be awarded the Masters of Education (M. Ed.) degree. Some of the unique features of the Teacher Leadership Academy are: a) rather than traveling to campus for their coursework, Academy students are taught at the district’s Leidal Education Center, b) classes are facilitated by not only university professors, but the district’s two assistant superintendents [Dr. Allen Burgad and Mrs. Beth Slette], and c) course assignments are focused around the district’s initiatives and strategic plan.

Also, throughout this clip, listen to the different cultures by the voices of each student and the teacher. The same student, along with others, labels the teacher right away. The teacher comes in with an open mind, and the students assume that she just like all the other teachers. There is a commit a student made by saying “Why should I give my respect to you? Cause you’re a teacher?

His book, “Legendary Teacher Stories --- How to Catch a Swamp Frog” catalogs the legendary teachers who have had a positive impact on his life both as a student and a professional educator. He speaks of the adults in his life who have impacted his future. Reading this book justifies the picture of loyalty and the willingness to go the “extra “mile that Nic portrays. His second book, “The Reading Pig” is truly a shiny illustration on how to lead through his own personal experience and leading the reader to understand that effective leadership is done through example. A must read for any aspiring educational

The authors are as followed: Gene E. Hall, Linda F. Quinn, and Donna M. Gollnick. Hall is a Professor of Urban Leadership at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Quinn is a full professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, and Gollnick is the Chief Academic Officer of TEACH-NOW, an online education program in Washinton, DC. This all points to experience and credibility. All authors are collegiate professors, as well as Quinn and Gollnick are specialized in education. This gives the article credibility, strength, and is not bias.

The Classes at GCU are entirely geared around honing your teaching craft--not only by increasing your content comprehension but by challenging you to better classroom strategies as well. Courses focus on developing your teaching skills in the category of student comprehension,

More importantly, creating positive student-teacher relationships can prevent discipline issues from arising. By establishing a persistent tone of mutual respect, students will participate in class activities with confidence that they and their opinions are valued. Students also should be taught how to appreciate the unique contributions each student brings to the class, as well as how to effectively resolve issues that may arise. I believe that demonstrating genuine respect to students and showing interest in their concerns will allow the effective use of instructional time, positive relationships to prevail, and minimal discipline problems to avail.

Educational leaders play significant roles in the modern society. Their effectiveness depends on their strengths. Primarily, it is vital having a comprehensive understanding of who is an educational

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

When I first started teaching, I was told to think of a teacher who truly made me feel special. When asked to reflect on powerful leaders, I was able to remember the people who have truly modeled for me true leadership. In my academic career, I can only think of one leader who has made me excited for what was to come. My college principal, Julianne Malvueax was the most outspoken, ambitious and engaging leader I’ve known. In the week 4 discussion, I recalled describing the feeling of overall joy and excitement I felt when listening to her speak. Whenever she entered a venue, you could feel the electricity in the room. When students left her presence, we knew we wanted to change things. We knew that we were an integral part of the institution’s mission and she reminded us of this constantly. After thumbing through the resources, I realize that Malvueax was an effective leader. Not only did she get us excited, the goals she set for our institution were clear. We knew what she expected from us as