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!
1 comment:
i don't think you talk too much... i think everyone could have used a bit more time in their presentations... however time is a scarce resource!
but hopefully your grade does not suffer from your group problems... especially because in the presentation it was obvious how prepared you were.
i liked the puppy picture the best!
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