One of the most interesting things I took away from this class was National Certifications. Students can choose what types of credentials they want to take instead of earning the high school diploma. I had not thought about this much before, and I believe it is still very important for many students to receive a standard high school diploma. Many students are not ready to choose what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Furthermore, if they do know what 'path' they want to take, oftentimes there are ways in which they can take the specialized classes. Some of the alternative choices are CAPP or AP classes, and thanks to technology, online classes/distance learning are available for those who do not have specialized classes at their schools. I do feel like National Certification could be a wonderful choice for some students, however, for others the more traditional high school curriculum is probably more appropriate.
When speaking about teaching, ignorance is definitely not bliss. I want to be the teacher that is able to relate to my students so that they are able to connect and build strong relationships with them. One of the most prominent factors in almost every student's life is gaming. Since I want to be able to relate to my students, I will need to have some sort of understanding about the games my students are playing. I love the idea of "forcing" myself to play the games that my students are using. I know this will be a frustrating yet fun learning experience for me, yet, let's face it, if I am expecting my students to always learn what I need/want to talk about, I should do the same for them.
One thing that I will always remember from ED 331 is summarized in this quote from Dr. Boyer: "I do not want my daughter to be prepared for a certain teacher's past; I want her to be prepared for HER future". I hope that the parents of my students will (for the most part) support my teaching methods because I am entering the profession with their children's needs and futures as my number one priority.
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