Perhaps one of the topics we've covered this semester that has stuck with me the most was the article we read, Discovering Columbus. It was a very interesting topic that gave me a lot to think about. The question of, do you teach a curriculum that is a lie, even if that's how you learned it, and is technically how you are supposed to teach it? That gave me a lot to think about in regards to how I would teach students, and how we can start to incorporate the truth into the current curriculum. Another part of this semester I enjoyed was the discussion about culture. I learned that immersing into different cultures, accepting each students culture, and making it a point to be positive is a huge part of education and being a teacher. All people are different, we all have our different backgrounds and stories, and in being a teacher, you need to know that you're going to come across a lot of different people, and learning to incorporate different cultures is a big piece of what is takes to be successful in the classroom. And lastly, I loved the different types of education & schools we learned about. From schools based on creativity, to outdoor, environmentally friendly schools, it really opened my eyes to see the variety of different types of education available out there.
The blogs were a great way to get our ideas out, and give us a chance to discuss different topics. I also loved being given the opportunity to read and comment on others blogs, as I was able to see differing opinions, and points I may not have thought of on my own. That gives each of us an opportunity to learn even more by listening to what others in our positions have to say about a variety of topics.
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