Thursday, December 18, 2008
BOOOOOOOOOO Finals.
So I am trying to write my fifth paper today and I am all most done but my brain is fried. I have been doing 15hr days for the past week and I hate my life. Thank God, Allah, Buddha (I know), Shintoism (yes), Yahweh, Shiva, Ganesh, Vishnu,what the heck thanks Confucius. Oops I almost forgot, I will thank this In advance. Thanks BEER! If you see this 'I' have a great break, maybe i will see you out on the trails in Mission Trails Park. Oak Canyon Trail Is my favorite. I also like Fortuna Mt. North.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Would You Like some Cheese with Your WINE?
So I was bored and decided to red a few of the other students blogs. My first impression, they stink.
I don’t understand how people who didn’t even participate in JA can complain about something they never did? Obviously they don’t have a clue!!!! A#*, etc… It was an amazing experience!
Secondly, if people are not understanding economic concepts or don’t feel like they are receiving enough information, than say something !!! We are adults, ask questions, do something to help your self teachers are not mind readers- or maybe some of you are?
Third, don’t complain about something you don’t like until the bitter end. It is self-indulgent to take pop-shots at people, when you clearly had a problem for an extended period of time. And I am not being a hypocrite !
I don’t understand how people who didn’t even participate in JA can complain about something they never did? Obviously they don’t have a clue!!!! A#*, etc… It was an amazing experience!
Secondly, if people are not understanding economic concepts or don’t feel like they are receiving enough information, than say something !!! We are adults, ask questions, do something to help your self teachers are not mind readers- or maybe some of you are?
Third, don’t complain about something you don’t like until the bitter end. It is self-indulgent to take pop-shots at people, when you clearly had a problem for an extended period of time. And I am not being a hypocrite !
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Last Econ 349 Lesson
To actually review this semester is actually a difficult task, but here it goes.
When the semester began I had tribulations about economics because I had not taken Econ for some time. However, I was ecstatic when the class was not centered around formulas and Keynesians crosses. That said I think I have learned something exceedingly more valuable than economic jargon. Economics 349 has reminded me how much I actually like economics not despise it.
I think the class was built in such a manner to give the professor valuable lessons in what not to do for future students. In other words, we are GUINEA PIGS ! but I didn’t mind.
The Junior Achievement. If you want to read more on what I think about JA, simply look further down. But here is the condensed version. I Loved It! At first I was not totally sold on the assignment but after going into a high school class and then teaching the class; I realized the assignment was giving me something that I could NEVER attain through a lecture, book, or college class- valuable first hand experience!!!! On a side note. I think next time you should make the students who could not participate in JA do more work than teach one class. Even if it took them two or even three weeks to prep for one class 6 - 3= 3 the other students had three additional weeks of prep, drive time, etc….
The Blogs. Like the Junior Achievement assignment, I was extremely hesitant and jaded about blogging. However, I have learned to like it! I think its fun and playful. In addition, it’s a useful teaching tool because it makes you think about the assignment and what worked and what did not. And to those who complained- get over it!! I can think of much worse things to do!!! Professor give people an option, if you don’t want to blog then take a quiz.
The lesson plans. For me, this was the most difficult task of the class. This assignment actually taught me a great deal about my self. I learned that I need to convey my ideas and thoughts in such a way that it is a simple task to understand. I also discovered that I place too much trust in other people- Lesson plan #3. Overall, this was a hard yet tremendously useful learning tool.
Lastly, the professor. It is just my personal opinion but I feel like I was….. an irritation? I am a naturally inquisitive person and no matter what the class I have lots of questions and I think that annoyed you –Sometimes. I also got the feeling that you just wanted to yell “WHAT”!! that is the bets way to put it? However, I think you are a awesome teacher who excels at what you do. I would definitely recommend you to any student because I loved the way your class was put together. I wont do it in person, but I just want to thank you for the amazing experience!!!!! This class is in my top 3!!
When the semester began I had tribulations about economics because I had not taken Econ for some time. However, I was ecstatic when the class was not centered around formulas and Keynesians crosses. That said I think I have learned something exceedingly more valuable than economic jargon. Economics 349 has reminded me how much I actually like economics not despise it.
I think the class was built in such a manner to give the professor valuable lessons in what not to do for future students. In other words, we are GUINEA PIGS ! but I didn’t mind.
The Junior Achievement. If you want to read more on what I think about JA, simply look further down. But here is the condensed version. I Loved It! At first I was not totally sold on the assignment but after going into a high school class and then teaching the class; I realized the assignment was giving me something that I could NEVER attain through a lecture, book, or college class- valuable first hand experience!!!! On a side note. I think next time you should make the students who could not participate in JA do more work than teach one class. Even if it took them two or even three weeks to prep for one class 6 - 3= 3 the other students had three additional weeks of prep, drive time, etc….
The Blogs. Like the Junior Achievement assignment, I was extremely hesitant and jaded about blogging. However, I have learned to like it! I think its fun and playful. In addition, it’s a useful teaching tool because it makes you think about the assignment and what worked and what did not. And to those who complained- get over it!! I can think of much worse things to do!!! Professor give people an option, if you don’t want to blog then take a quiz.
The lesson plans. For me, this was the most difficult task of the class. This assignment actually taught me a great deal about my self. I learned that I need to convey my ideas and thoughts in such a way that it is a simple task to understand. I also discovered that I place too much trust in other people- Lesson plan #3. Overall, this was a hard yet tremendously useful learning tool.
Lastly, the professor. It is just my personal opinion but I feel like I was….. an irritation? I am a naturally inquisitive person and no matter what the class I have lots of questions and I think that annoyed you –Sometimes. I also got the feeling that you just wanted to yell “WHAT”!! that is the bets way to put it? However, I think you are a awesome teacher who excels at what you do. I would definitely recommend you to any student because I loved the way your class was put together. I wont do it in person, but I just want to thank you for the amazing experience!!!!! This class is in my top 3!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
The Best for Last!! My JA Education.....
Sadly, I have to say today was my last Junior Achievement education experience. It was the summary of all the long hours and hard work that I put into this gratifying experience. If you do not know I have been implementing a JA program that centers around the interview process. The last project JA suggests was a mock interview, however the students in this semester and in the next semester (essentially all economics students) are going to do mock interviews at the end of the year. The school and the social science department decided to do all interviews at the end of the year because myself and Mr. Rose, have developed some great ideas combining the JA material and our own.
However, today’s lesson was sad for me. I created the entire lesson on my own and connected it to the JA information they have gathered, the information Mr. Rose has given them, and the outside information I have given them. I created a cover letter, so the students could have a diagram on how to make one. Additionally, I left areas blank so the students could put in their personal information, dream job information, and other vital information need for a cover letter. Basically, today’s lesson consisted of a cover letter, a short 8 min film on failure, and then me explain to the class that they will fail in all aspects of life and especially in an interview. However, I explained to the class that “failure is not your undertaker, it is your teacher. It develops courage, motivation, and attitude. The courage to… I could go on but I wont. Basically it was a summery of all the info I have given them; then I gave then doughnuts.
The most important information than I have learned from this great experience, is not all aspects of your lesson will go as planned. In other words, as the teacher you have to be ready to change the lesson at the flick of a switch and have the knowledge and strength to do so.
Professor, I think if you are going to assign Junior Achievement over again, you need to develop a clear alternative to JA because not all students can go and participate in the JA experience. That said, I also think the people that possibly had a difficult time in obtaining a class were probably not the most diligent in their attempts in obtaining a JA school.
The BEST for last. My JA experience was fantastic and I loved every minute. I have gained knowledge that is impossible to obtain within a college classroom! And I will be a more prepared teacher for it. My best experience happened today! After the class one of the students came to me and asked me if was going to be a teacher? I said yes, then she proceed to tell me that I have a visible passion for being a teacher and to never to loose my passion. She said kids can see that and they respect that the most! She thanked me and then walked away. I was shocked and left with a smile!!!! WOW, this was a girl who has never raised a hand, asked a question, and just seemingly blended in with the other students. I guess I did my job and I will never for get what she said to me nor the feeling that I had after her comment. Thank you, students at Santana High School!
However, today’s lesson was sad for me. I created the entire lesson on my own and connected it to the JA information they have gathered, the information Mr. Rose has given them, and the outside information I have given them. I created a cover letter, so the students could have a diagram on how to make one. Additionally, I left areas blank so the students could put in their personal information, dream job information, and other vital information need for a cover letter. Basically, today’s lesson consisted of a cover letter, a short 8 min film on failure, and then me explain to the class that they will fail in all aspects of life and especially in an interview. However, I explained to the class that “failure is not your undertaker, it is your teacher. It develops courage, motivation, and attitude. The courage to… I could go on but I wont. Basically it was a summery of all the info I have given them; then I gave then doughnuts.
The most important information than I have learned from this great experience, is not all aspects of your lesson will go as planned. In other words, as the teacher you have to be ready to change the lesson at the flick of a switch and have the knowledge and strength to do so.
Professor, I think if you are going to assign Junior Achievement over again, you need to develop a clear alternative to JA because not all students can go and participate in the JA experience. That said, I also think the people that possibly had a difficult time in obtaining a class were probably not the most diligent in their attempts in obtaining a JA school.
The BEST for last. My JA experience was fantastic and I loved every minute. I have gained knowledge that is impossible to obtain within a college classroom! And I will be a more prepared teacher for it. My best experience happened today! After the class one of the students came to me and asked me if was going to be a teacher? I said yes, then she proceed to tell me that I have a visible passion for being a teacher and to never to loose my passion. She said kids can see that and they respect that the most! She thanked me and then walked away. I was shocked and left with a smile!!!! WOW, this was a girl who has never raised a hand, asked a question, and just seemingly blended in with the other students. I guess I did my job and I will never for get what she said to me nor the feeling that I had after her comment. Thank you, students at Santana High School!
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