Rewards and Challenges in Teaching

After reading chapter 1 in the Introduction to Teaching book you were exposed to the rewards and challenges of being a classroom teacher. Based on the information presented in the textbook what do you think will be the most rewarding and the most challenging for you as a future teacher? Explain your responses.

MONDAY'S CLASS

We will continue meeting in Swrz 119.

Professional Organizations

After reading membership in professional organizations (p. 59-60), explore the following professional organization websites and comment on an organization you would consider joining to show your committment to professional growth.



http://www.actfl.org/
http://http://www.aft.org/
http://www.ascd.org/
http://www.cec.sped.org/
http://www.reading.org/
http://mtna.org/flash.html
http://www.naea-reston.org/
http://naeyc.org
http://www.nsta.org/
http://www.ncss.org/
http://www.ncte.org/
http://www.nctm.org/
http://www.nabe.org/
http://www.pdkintl.org/
http://www.tesol.org/

Job Opportunities

Math Tutoring Position:
There is a 5th grade tutoring position available for a fifth grade female student at Westville Elementary School in Westville. The person who takes this position would set their own hours and fee. Licensed Professional Teacher Tutors receive $35.00 per hour. Please contact Lynette O'Neill @ 462-5178 if interested.

Summer Camp Position:
The Wisconsin Lion's Camp, is a summer retreat program that is dedicated to providing a quality summer camp experience to children and adults with mild/borderline cognitive disabilities or that have a hearing or sight impairment. This non-profit organization is now accepting applications for its camp staff and they have many very interesting positions, which include:Cabin Counselors (leadership and guidance)Program Counselors (experience in working with children)Art's and Crafts DirectorCORE Director (Challenges in Outdoor Recreation and Education)Nature Director (environmental education)Program Secretary (accounting and customer service)Unit Director (supervision and leadership)Interpreter (deaf and hard of hearing)This is a 12 week program, that may meet field experience hours for a variety of majors. If interested place contact
Natalie Connors, Director of Career Development
LSF 27
nconnors@pnc.edu
785-5498

EXTRA CREDIT Opportunity

Today in class I had hoped to talk about an extra credit opportunity but due to the class scheduling issue I ran out of time. Please notice in your syllabus that I have offered an opportunity for you to earn extra credit points. In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Kappa Delta Pi is hosting an event at the Michigan City Library on Monday, January 19th from 10:00 a.m -2:00 p.m. All of the activities are planned. There will be five centers for the children which will include two crafts, wordsearch and coloring, MLK, Jr. Bingo, and storytelling. What is needed are volunteers to facilitate learning centers. If interested please contact Chris Frank at cfrank@pnc.edu by Thursday, 1/15/09. Also post your intent to work on this blog post.

Welcome

Welcome to EDST 20000 The History and Philosophy of Education. Professor Pratt and Professor Wiltfong will each be teaching a section of this course. We will be using this blog as a learning tool to respond to course content and material, to take polls and collect data, and to provide you with information concerning the course. The purpose of the blog is to extend the learning and discussions that occur in the classroom. As part of your course assignments you will be required to thoughfully respond to at least 10 post. Since this is a place where information is published please use correct grammar and spelling.

To get you started here is the first blog post for you to respond to: Introduce yourself, state whether you are in the Monday or Tuesday class, and share the HISTORY of your name. How did you get your name? Are you named after someone? Is there any special meaning to your name. This can include first, middle or last name...or any combination. How do you feel about your name? Do you have any nicknames, etc.?