In reviewing Dr. Luongo's below posting to another student's blog, upon further reflection, her comments hit the mark:
"Even if you never use one again! Another thing you can take from the experience is the self-awareness of how frustrating it can be for your students when they are forced to learn something new."
If one of the desired goals was to put us in the students' shoes [when faced with a new challenge, or attempting to complete a very daunting assignment], from my perspective, mission was definitely accomplished!
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I am glad that you gained some understandign from this assignment. As graduate students, we usually experience "comfortable" experiences. We write papers. We write reviews. By creating something foreign and new, I am sure you felt the frustration. Do not forget this feeling when you find a student who is anxious or uneasy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!
I don't think there's much else to say about this, but it's very true. I think that's what helps a teacher - never forgetting what you felt like when you were in their shoes. Understanding. So many people just forget what it was once like. Through this process, definitely felt the frustration to do something that may come so easily to so many others. Yes, writing a paper is a frustrating process as an 8th grader. Must not forget. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is applicable... even as an administrator. Don't forget what it was like to be in the classroom. :) (Or in any other position where you've worked your way up.)
Thanks, Ron! :) I hadn't seen Dr. Luongo's comment.