Random Thoughts about Teaching & Learning

That...

That our purpose as educators is undeniably crucial to the development and future successes of our future generations.

That planning to fail is failing to plan in every aspect of life.

That educators should be nationally recognized and respected on all accounts for the value that they bring to every student.

That effort and williningness is key in order for success.

That students need to be influenced and challenged in positive ways for future encounters.

That technology is becoming an increasingly prominent aspect of educating and efforts should be made to positively influence students and communities.

That every perspective of life should be counted for and respected.

That education will always have room for improvement and change based off the needs of society.

That there should never be a cap to the possibilities of learning!

References:
Heick, T. "25 Random Thoughts about Teaching & Learning." TeachThought. March 21, 2015. Web March 30, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.teachthought.com/learning/25-random-thoughts-about-teaching-learning/.

Students Blog Reflection:
Angela Manipon

1. That people have to want to learn in order to actually learn.

2. That teachers should take into account their students’ interests.

3. That keeping up with current culture is just as much as an effective method as keeping up with current technology.

Based off of Angela's blog post I really thought her first "That" statement is key to the purpose of learning. Every student has to want to learn in order to actually learn. You will have passions throughout your life but you have to want to put forth effort for those passions. This plays into her next point where teachers should take into account their students interests. Getting to know your students is crucial for success for both the student and the educator. Knowing their interests will play into them wanting to learn based off of these interests.