February 2, 2016
Day 221 as an Oklahoma Teacher
"One Way or Another" by Blondie
Well, I had more than one struggle this year, but the top struggle has been creating the
curriculum for this senior class. I have looped with this class two times. Teaching
seniors needs to go a different direction than the other classes. Seniors should listen,
speak, write, read and study vocabulary; however, some of the curriculum should mirror
Comp I and Comp II classes and should involve personalized learning. Seniors or even
juniors should be on a personalized learning plans that cover the standards, but the
students work at their own pace and possibly receive college credit. "One way or
another," I will find the way and have the time to organize the curriculum to match the
needs of my students.
"I've Got the Power" by Snap
I have two accomplishments this year, one for my class and one for me. I implemented
a senior paper and project this year. I wanted my students to do something with what
they wrote about in their papers. Some of them have some terrific ideas such as raising
money to stop human trafficking, creating a book of short stories, and documenting what
happens during the senior year. In May, the seniors will have to give an eight minute
speech in front of a committee. I am even going to have a championship round where
the students compete for prizes. The other accomplishment is that I started walking and
running this year. It has helped me lose weight, think of new ideas, and feel better about
myself. I am going one step further with exercising this year, and I hope to have better
results. "I've Got the Power" to make any idea happen.
"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
In the things to accomplish category, I need to be more outspoken on educational
issues, write another book, and make videos to match my curriculum. I am an
introverted person; in high school, no one heard me say a word. I kept to myself, sat
in the back, and prayed that no one asked me a question. Of course, I'm not that extreme
anymore, but I do need to speak my mind and to be prepared to defend my ideas. I also
want to write another book to update the senior curriculum to meet college standards
and create videos that show grammar, writing, and reading strategies. I can't stop
believing in what I can accomplish.
"We're not Going to Take It" by Twisted Sister
With all the negative comments thrown at teachers and education, why would anyone
want to stay in education? The song, "We're not Going to Take It" by Twisted Sister
represents how we should stand up for what is right, even though we may be
standing alone. Here are the reasons: stay in for the students, stay in for the
community, and stay in for education. It's all about the students and helping them find
their paths in the world. It's all about the communities and making connections with the
people. Community support is needed to bridge the gap between a school and the
outside world. It's all about education and the direction that should be taken. We can
either participate in that direction or let someone else tell us what to do.
"Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson
My students will not like this challenge, but they will complete it as part of their blog
practice. Parents should complete this challenge and share it on Facebook. This blog
challenge is also a good way for teachers to practice reflection. This blog challenge
would make a good twitter chat, so I call on everyone who is involved in education to
answer the questions for this blogger challenge. It will make us all stronger!
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