Blog #2

Read-Alouds

This week was a very enjoyable read-aloud. Lucas read Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. He was so expressive with it and the book taught me that one of the best ways to get rid of my enemies is to try to understand them more. This could be used definitely in culinary classes where they could make their own pies, or math class to see what fractions the pie was cut into. I would most likely use this in elementary school for simple math and less complex ideas.

Learning Experiences

I learned the importance of fully engaging with the class I’m in. Watching my classmates do their puppet shows over the course of the week reminded me that when I’m teaching any topic, I should aim for that much excitement and interest. A current event I’m interested in this week involves the link between wealthy communities forming their own school districts and racial segregation, and I thought it was a very interesting topic given that it has been nearly 60 years after desegregation and links still surface around the world. Here’s the article: https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2019-09-04/school-district-secessions-accelerate-school-segregation

Quote of the Week

“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should live their lives, but none about his or her own.”

Santiago, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Observations

I’ve realized that I need to be as patient as my mother when working with younger people. I’ve had a very trying week, and it really shows. My mother is constantly teaching me things, so when I come up short or don’t respond as well, she still has a special way of encouraging me while still urging me to continue.

Reflections

I’ve realized I’ll probably never be good at history–I’ve accepted it. I studied SO hard, and got a D on the test and now I have a 68. Any other class where I put that much effort, I’d have an A. But noooo, not AP Government. I’m going to keep trying though. I have to. Because what good would giving up do?