Mrs. Fearrington is probably the only teacher who is able to make the events leading to the ratification of the Constitution into an engaging narrative. And she did that with every historical event of the United States, from Bacon's Rebellion, to The Treaty of Versailles, to McCarthyism. She keeps all of her students attentive and interested.
She was so comfortable with the material she taught that we also became comfortable with it. And because we were so comfortable with the class, we were also very comfortable with her. She never made any of her students feel obtuse for not understanding a concept, nor did she ever act as though students asking for extra time and extra help was burdensome. She welcomed her students, and even became a friend.
Mrs. Fearrington's natural teaching style is just that, natural. She has the innate ability to make any topic fascinating, and she was the perfect storyteller. She made us laugh with her subtle sense of humor, and made us cry when she told us she was leaving before the end of the school year.
Within Megan H. Mackenzie’s essay, “Let Women Fight” she points out many facts about women serving in the U.S. military. She emphasizes the three central arguments that people have brought up about women fighting in the military. The arguments she states are that women cannot meet the physical requirements necessary to fight, they simply don’t belong in combat, and that their inclusion in fighting units would disrupt those units’ cohesion and battle readiness. The 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act built a permanent corps of women in all the military departments, which was a big step forward at that time. Although there were many restrictions that were put on women, an increase of women in the U.S. armed forces happened during
...roughout the session. “Good teachers are not born, nor are they made by tutors. They make themselves. Whats more, anyone can teach well. Research shows that there is no personality type that makes a good teacher. Whether you are a shy introvert or an enthusiastic extrovert, you can teach effectively, but only if you know how to learn from your mistakes and your successes”. (Petty 2009 pg.516 2009)
The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, 1787-1791
She constantly had cool idea that someday I am probably going to end up using. For example, when she realized her students were struggling with math problems, she made up a cha cha dance of all the steps, had them start learning it with their feet and then had them pretend their pencils were their feet. They could all remember the steps after something as simple as a cha cha dance! Although creativity in a classroom does take a good chunk of time, once they see and understand, it will stick! Her creativity and ability to draw in students, I believe, is what made her the effective teacher that she was. Her students, at home, were getting nothing. Most came from drugs and gang violence, and had poor role models probably for their whole
She honestly cares about all her students and makes the effort to learn about them as well. She made me actually enjoy going to her class, despite it was on a Thursday night. In addition, I didn’t mind doing all her assignments because
The story of America’s military woman can be traced to the birth of our nation. During the American Revolutionary War, the 18th and 19th centuries, where women served informally as nurses, seamstresses, cooks, and even as spies and were subject to Army’s rules of Conduct. Though not in uniform, these women shared soldier’s hardships including inadequate housing and little compensation. Women have formally been part of the U.S Armed Forces since the Inception of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901. In 1973 the transition to the All-Volunteer Force marked a dramatic increase in the opportunities available for women to serve in the military. As of September 30, 2009, the total number of active duty women in the U.S was 203, 375, and women made up 14.3 percent of the U.s armed forces (Robinson). Women are a crucial role in c...
To be an effective teacher I believe teachers need a vast knowledge of the Australian Curriculum content and a deep understanding of the students in their classroom. It is important that teachers acquire the ability to assess students accurately to determine what they need to be taught to reach their potential. I also believe an effective teacher will use their knowledge of the students to keep them motivated and engaged, as well as maintain a positive and diverse environment that caters for all learning styles and needs. All students deserve the very best and it is up to us teachers to ensure the best is provided.
Principals and School District Human Resource Directors seek excellence in the staff they hire, the professional development they facilitate, and in the learning outcomes of their schools and school systems. Administrators, students, and fellow teachers tend to know great teachers when they see one, but quite difficult to define (Lowman, 1996; Markley, 2004; Robertson, 2006; Stronge, 2007). Hiring and developing exemplary teachers are two of Human Resources primary goals, but is it clear what an exemplary teacher is like?
My academic career hasn 't been anything too amazing but the fact of where I am (in college) in life is really personally awe-inspiring. I can see myself making really bad mistake and lead down a wrong path because i didn 't have much guidance. Most of my favorite teachers come from my elementary school, most significantly was my 3rd grade teacher. Her name was Ms. Visnovsky and she was really old, but she acted like a second mother to me. The next year had Ms. Myers whose name which she shared with the horror movie villain was appropriate, but she taught me that rumors and pre-judging can misrepresent someone. Ms. Myers allowed students to call her mean and strict to scare students that joined her class and I always thought that was hilarious because she was
For the veteran teacher interview, I interviewed my mother, Christine. She has worked at the Shield Institute for twenty-four years as a Special Education Teacher. As both a mother and a teacher, she has always been a source of inspiration in my life. Her dedication, love for children, and extensive knowledge have persevered throughout her career and served as her strength. This interview was much more informal and comfortable than the first, given the fact that I have a personal relationship with the interviewee. However, that didn’t make the interview any less important or valuable as a source of strength and motivation.
Any fan of Batman knows that “Batman Begins” and “The Dark Knight” are two of the best Batman films made in the seventy-eight years that Batman has been around. The plots really make you look deep in yourself and show the true and more real sides of the characters of the Batman world. Each movie shows the evolution of Batman and shows only a few of the many crazy and intense adventures of this mysterious hero. These two movies are the first two in the dark knight trilogy, created by the amazing Christopher Nolan. These movies were heavily praised for their astounding realism to the real world, and its pros and cons. But they were also extremely liked for their possibility for
When a teacher favors a student the student is called the “teacher’s pet,” but what do you call a teacher who is favored by a student? Would they be called a student’s pet? Whether you’re the teacher’s pet or not everyone knows students has their own list of favorite teachers from when they were younger. The reasons why or how a teacher might end up on that list can go on forever. It might be because it was an easy class and the teacher let them do whatever they wanted or because the teacher actually sat down with them and took the time to get to know them and encourage them to improve themselves as much as possible. The possibilities are endless. I have a handful of teachers that are my all time favorite teachers. A few of them just happen to be my ag teachers in high school Brent Haken, Brad Chapman, and Scott Schaefer. My other
As a future teacher, it feels intimidating thinking about having English language learners in a classroom full of English speaking students. I have never thought about having students who do not speak English in a classroom until recently because of our class discussions and the reading assignments. Therefore, since I am going to be an educator, I am glad to be aware that having ELL students in my future classroom is a possibility. I want to be a successful teacher for every student who walks into my classroom, rather they speak English or not. Chapters one, two, and three in Working with English Language Learners, written by Stephen Cary, are influential and have marvelous ideas on how to assess non-English speaking students, how to gain background knowledge about the students and
What is a teacher? A teacher is someone who students rely on for further knowledge and comprehension. Often, a teacher is viewed as a role model towards their students. In many times, teachers can help guide students into a better future. Characteristics like preparation, compassion, having and showing respect to students can make a teacher more effective.
Teaching with the right beliefs is the best way to create a magical classroom atmosphere. Teachers teach students character that will help them assess the consequences of and accept responsibility for their choices. Teachers help foster civic futures which ultimately influence our nation and the world as a whole. Teachers have a tremendous responsibility by teaching and influencing the next minds of our nation. If you aren’t in teaching for the right reasons, a lot of damage can be done.