Getting A Different Look EDUC 101 Dr. A. Coleman Getting A Different Look Rashad Wilson Grace Togonon EDUC 101 Dr. A. Coleman

INTASC Standards #2 LEARNING DIFFERENCES#10 LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION THE TEACHER USES UNDERSTANDING OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND DIVERSE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENABLE EACH LEARNER TO MEET HIGH STANDARDS. THE TEACHER SEEKS APPOPRIATE LEADERSHIP ROLES & OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR STUDENT LEARNING, TO COLLABORATE W/ LEARNERS, FAMILIES, COLLEAGUES, ETC..TO ENSURE LEARNER GROWTH, AND TO ADAVANCE THE PROFESSION. SPOTTING OUT THE DIFFERENT OUTLOOK PERSPECTIVES THAT EACH EDUCATOR POSESS TO FURTHER OUR KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT TO EXPECT. WITH THIS INTERVEIW AS WELL AS OTHER OBTAINABLE KNOWLEDGE FOR OUR CAREER, WE WILL EXCEPT THE FACT THAT EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING AROUND YOU IS AN EDUCATOR.

Tell Me Something Good Ms. Starks 24 years of age Local native Graduate of Arlington H.S. C/o 2008 Began studies of Education at Vincennes Univ. Obtained her CDA in 2012 (Child Development Associate) Second year in teaching Teaches in Early Childhood at Head Start. Ms. Holloway Mid 30’s 7 years in teaching Teaches Spanish Secondary level teaching (9-12)

“What are the Traits of an Effective Teacher” Ms. Holloway Patience /Understanding- Patience /Understanding- If you don’t understand then how will you get students to understand. And no I’m not just talking about the material. You have to be understanding to your students. Learning to understand other people and knowing when to admit you were wrong. I feel there is a need for compassionate, strong, and dedicated individuals who are excited about working with children. Ms. Starks Having an open mind- Having an open mind- Each day brings new and unexpected obstacles to adapt to, so you must be able to handle a significant amount of adversity, especially early in your career. Flexibility & Patience- Flexibility & Patience- One thing about this profession is the a constant variable in it is CHANGE, so just be ready to twist and turn. High Expectations- High Expectations- You should focus on an approach that says you know students can achieve to your level of expectations, giving them a sense of self-confidence.

What’s Your Take on Teaching Ms. Starks I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. I believe in my students. I believe in their ability. I believe in their creativity. I believe in their intelligence. I believe in their dedication to the things they believe in. I believe in their energy. I believe in my students. Ms. Holloway At first I was like a dictator in my class “This is my class and you will do only what I want you to do and you won’t do it any other way”, later on I started to let my students take hold of the reigns, yes its tough, but I always see the students go above and beyond. I’ve also changed my philosophy in language, I let them use their own language, don’t prescribe a language for them.

Qualities to find in a Teacher Ms. Starks: Qualities of a teacher should be patience, respect, knowledge of subject matter, responsibility, integrity, & love for children. Ms. Holloway: Many teachers should have leadership, integrity, a passion for teaching, and like I stated earlier patience and understanding.

What Goes on When Your not at Work? Ms. Starks Well to be honest I spend a lot of time taking care of my child, he is 8 months, but when I put him to sleep I come up with activities that I feel my students will enjoy, something fun, yet educational and that will hold their attention. With them being very young I feel that their attention can sometimes run loose. Ms. Holloway When I first started I spent about 6 hours grading papers, but over time I’ve cut that down to 3. Then there’s data entry since majority of things are done online nowadays. Before it was 10 hours of prepping for the week, I’ve been able to get that down to 6. For a few hours I read and ahead, and plan & do some research to bring things “alive”.

Parent/Community Involvement? Ms. Holloway That’s one of my many goals. I’ll bring guest speakers, such as Latino mothers, that helps. I would love to involve the families, there’s a whole source of knowledge that we could receive if we brought it all together, that’s like a whole international source. Ms. Starks I sometimes have parents that will come & sit with us and sometimes read a book, or try various activities. I remember having a policeman com in and give them a brief lecture about obeying the law. The students found it very fascinating.

What Would You say is the Hardest Part? Ms. Holloway NOT GOING INSANE!! I would have to say keeping your level normal. Over time, you get grumpy. You have to remember that it’s a student’s time asking a question that you have answered 50 times already. Kenya Starks Keeping in mind that these are not my children!! (hahaha) I constantly remind myself that parents raise their children differently, so I be sure not to offend or dilute a child’s way of being when it comes to discipline. With them being young I generally would set them in time- out, or act as if I’m calling their parent.

How can you tell your teaching isn’t going in vain? Ms. Starks When the parents of my students come in and genuinely say “thank you”, and then go on to tell me what their child has learned, or what they do at home that they didn’t before. Ms. Holloway When students like you (Grace) come back. (haha) Truthfully I don’t know. When there’s nothing you give students for the nice thing they say. When there’s no reason, and they just say it. I had no idea how big of an impact a little positive feedback could be coming from students.

For Future Reference Ms. Starks GET READY. This job is all that I expected it would be, but there’s a little more that meets the eye. Learn to listen and be watchful. Many students won’t come out and say what’s wrong, you just have to know when their not the same as they were the day before. Ms. Holloway Everything you do will be watched, so you really have to watch and make sure that you won’t regret what you say, or do. Put a value on the hard work your wanting from them first, and model that, then laughter will come later.

How Different Are They Really? Though these two differ in many ways, they both yet share similarities that almost every educator would. Both these ladies see that UNDERSTANDING is a beneficial key factor when it comes to dealing with children. They prepare themselves for class session with activities to make learning fun & interesting. They get in touch with parents and community to help support them. They let us know that teaching can be difficult at times.

Grace Togonon When I start my career as an Educator, I want to have a positive impact on my students. I want to connect & help contribute to their knowledge and growth, giving them a sense that anything is possible as long as their willing to put in the “behind the scenes” work. Rashad Wilson When I step into the teaching field I will offer my ENTHUSIAM, so that my students will be willing to open their minds not just a book. I will be sure to uphold INTEGERITY, so that they know the material, not just memorizing for a test. I will CARE for each child & MOTIVATE them so that they will move on in life knowing that there’s at least one person that does BELIEVE IN THEM. What Will I Bring to the Table?

LET’S RECAP SHALL WE Teaching isn’t a easy job, it has its ups and down, more ups though. Getting the community involved helps. Be mindful of what you do so that it doesn’t come back to haunt you. Learn to read your students, they may just be sick, or something could be wrong at home, its your duty to make them feel ok or a sense of safety. Believe in your students even when they to foolish to believe in themselves BE A SUPPORT SYSTEM for them, who knows you might be the only person giving them hope.

REFERENCES Ms. Starks. (Early Childhood Education) Ms. Holloway. (Secondary Level Spanish Teaching)