It was great to meet all of you and hear about your interests. By now you should have received an invite to join the blog. Please open a Word document on your computer and write a short introduction to yourself -- tell us your major or field, career plans and anything else you'd like to share. Then cut and paste from your document into the area on the comments page (click on "comments" just on the the lower right of this prompt) to post onto the blog. You don't have to write about any of our class activities this week -- right now we are just getting used to using the blog.
Your homework this week is to browse through the textbook, read the Intro and first section of Chapter One. See you Wednesday!
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Hello everyone! My name is Kristie. I am an intended English major but I also plan to minor in Youth and Child Psychology and Counselling. However, my ultimate goal is to earn my teaching certificate at the secondary level. I would ultimately like to become a high school English teacher so that I can share my passion for reading and written expression with my students and to help young adults develop their abilities as writers as I feel that too many youth today have lost a passion for reading and writing amidst the conveniences of the modern world.
Hey class. My name is Shawn and im starting my 3rd year at SFU. Im still deciding whether I want to go into economics or business. I'm not planning on going into teaching after school here but this class sounded like something different and I think it will be a nice break from the calculus and statistics classes that I am used to.
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I’m in my 2nd semester at SFU. I am planning to do a Bach’s degree in General Studies with a minor in Education. I have wanted to become an elementary school teacher ever since I was in Grade 2. I love the idea of being able to teach children and having them want to learn new things. The course also seemed a bit different from other education courses and this also caught my interest.
Hey Everyone! I am Heather. This is my first year, second semester at SFU. I have just recently graduated from highschool and am in the Explorations program at SFU Surrey. After this semester, I intend on doing a Bachelor in General Studies. In my grade 12 year in highschool, I became interested in teaching. This is partly influenced by my current job, which is a children instructor at my local recreation centre. I am really excited for this class and feel that it would help in my career, whether or not I decide to pursue a major in elementary education or not. I hope to make some new friends in this class
Hi everyone,
My name is Mike, and I come to you by way of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I am a fourth year student at SFU. I major in History, primarily Canadian history, as well as education. I hope to be in the PDP program by next January. While in the PDP program I hope to complete a second degree in physical education. Outside of the classroom I am heavily involved in lacrosse. I play on the SFU lacrosse team which keeps me very busy with travel and training. In addition to playing, I do a lot of coaching in the Burnaby area. Coaching has provided me with a great opportunity to not only travel, but to learn a lot about how to deal with high school aged children. I’m hoping that the variety of experiences I have will bring a unique way of viewing issues discussed in class. I look forward to working with all of you.
Hi, everyone! My name is Maria, and this is my fifth year at SFU. I'm currently completing my Bachelor's degree with a major in English, and (like many of you, it seems) I hope to become a teacher one day. For the past two summers, I've worked with children, teaching an arts-and-crafts program at the art gallery in my hometown, and that experience has only strengthened my desire to enter the teaching field. Since I'm interested in literature as well as education, it sounds like this class will be a great addition to the courses I've taken so far.
Hi everyone! My name is Cheyenne, and I'm currently in my very last semester at SFU (woo!). I started taking Education courses last semester, and I really enjoyed them, so I continued to take more this semester. Although my major is in Political Science, I plan to pursue a Master of Architecture next Fall. Ultimately, I'd like to combine these two fields and become a university professor and conduct research in the area of urban planning, so I think this course would be very helpful in my prospective career.
Hi My name is Janet. I went to Cap University and Emily Carr before I came to SFU. This is my 2yr and I am planning to get into PDP in the future. I work as a hairstylist and also teach apprentices. During teaching I realized everyone learns in different ways. I would like to be a 'good teacher' who can actually help them and understand in every way. Through this course, I hope I can see through my students like way we see each character through the short stories.
Hello Amanda here! I am hoping to be an elementary school teacher and wanted to be teacher since kindergarten. I have 2 kids who are 11 and 9, they have taught me a lot about children in general and how different each one can be even when they are related. I have worked as a teacher's aide for the past 6 years at a private school for children with learning disablities the students at work have taught me diversity of learning styles and how these styles effect behaviour and learning outcomes. I love learning new ways of doing something and having the opportunity to meet new people and explore new possibilities. I look forward to getting to know you all better! :)
Hey everyone! My name is Juliano and I’m in my 3rd year at SFU. My major is Business Administration with a Human Resources concentration. I’m still undecided on my career path but it would either be working in Human Resources or becoming an elementary school teacher. Hopefully after taking this course I’ll have a clearer picture on what I want to do after I graduate.
Hi everyone, my name is Ryan. This is my second year at SFU, I am very interested in becoming a physical education teacher. Many people in my family have chosen to be teachers and I would like to follow in their footsteps. I also really enjoy education courses and I am hoping this one is just as influential as the ones I have taken thus far.
Hello! My name is Salima and this is my third semester at SFU. I have wanted to be an elementary school teacher for as long as I can remember. I am pursuing a Bachelor of General Studies with a double minor in Education right now and I hope to be in the PDP program by next January. After graduation, I love to go Africa or Europe to teach English for a year or two.
Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer and this is my first semester at SFU as I transferred from Cap University, so far so good. My goal is to become an elementary school teacher. I adore working with kids and would love to be either a kindergarten or grade 1 teacher. I’m currently working towards getting my bachelor’s in general studies. This course seemed interesting and thought I’d try it out.
Hi everyone! My name is Sandeep and I am in between my 2nd and 3rd year. I decided to take this class because I took an education class last semester and I really enjoyed it so I decided to take an additional education class this semester. I am currently a business student and my goal is to major in accounting. Some of the things I enjoy doing are going to the gym and working out, shopping and playing soccer in the summer.
Hi everyone. I'm Cynthia. I am planning to become to become an elementary teacher. I really want to teach grades 2/3. I am trying to get into the PDP program at SFU. I really enjoy teaching, have been teaching kickboxing, tea kwon do, and tutored regular lessons to children. I really enjoy mathematics and i want to bring that passion to the youth of today.
Hi, my name is Sandra. I have finished my course work for my bachelor of arts; my major is psychology and my minor is english. I want to be a kindergarten teacher, and I am taking education classes to keep momentum while I finish my volunteer work for PDP.
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am in my fourth year, majoring in geography. I am intending to teach at the elementary level. I am a mother of two young children, who keep me very busy. I was a military wife and lived in several different locations across Canada, as well as visiting Canadian locations and places abroad. I am looking forward to this class. I used to enjoy reading but due to my busy life, have not been able to read for pleasure. Hopefully this class will not only add to knowledge for a career in education, but also re spark my enjoyment of literature.
Hello class! My name is Iqbal and I am a 3rd year SFU student. I am currently in the General Studies program and am considering to change over to the Education program. I am planning on applying in the PDP program after I major in Education.
Hello! My name is Kerri and this is my first semester at SFU. I did my first two years at Capilano University, and have now entered my third year here. I am in Education, and so far I love taking courses directly related to what I have always wanted to do, teach! I am very interested in discovering for my self what makes a good teacher and what makes a bad one.Children have always been a passion of mine, and I hope through this course, and other education courses, that I can come to understand what is important to me in a teacher, so my students have the greatest opportunities available to them. I am looking forward to this class, see you on Wednesday!
Hey everyone! My name is Ilana and I am in my 3rd year at SFU. My major is Business Admin with a concentration in Accounting and a minor in Education. I've taken a lot of Education classes and have really enjoyed them. My part-time job is working as a lifeguard and as a swimming instructor which allows me to work with children of all ages. This has made me realize how much I love teaching and being around kids. I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with all of you over this semester!
Hi class! My name is Jyoti, I am currently in between my second and third year. I am planning to apply in the business program next semester. This is my fourth education class and I really enjoy this subject and I can't wait to get this semester started. I hope everyone had a great break. See you guys on Wed!
Wassup class! My name is Jag, this is my first semester at SFU, pretty excited about it! I'm planning to switch into business hopefully soon! I have heard a lot of good things about this class and cant wait for the fun to begin! :)
Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa and I am a third year English major at SFU who hopes to enter the PDP program in the near future! Ideally, I would like to teach at the elementary school level. I am very interested in the content of this course, because I find reflection in any aspect of life, whether it be in your personal, academic, or otherwise, to be a very valuable tool that one can use to better themselves.
Hi class, this is Andy here. This is my fifth year at SFU, but my first time taking courses at the Burnaby campus. For the past 4 years and even til now, I take my courses at SFU Surrey. I'm studying SIAT which is the School of Interactive Arts and Technology. From this course I wish to learn something a bit more different from the design field and more about the human cognitive ways of thinking. I'm looking forward to learn from each other in class!
Hey class! My name is Jessica. This semester would be my last one at SFU. I am currently in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) program in Surrey. I took Educ 100 last term and found it pretty interesting and therefore decided to take this course to see how it’s going to be.. hopefully fun ☺! And to be honest I hate reading so hopefully I’ll do some readings in this course and reflect reflect reflect like I haven’t before.
Hello everyone,
My name is Angie Miller and I’m a fourth year student majoring in English. I completed one year at TRU, one year at UBC and after two years at SFU I am now in my final semester for my degree. Hopefully I will be entering PDP at SFU in September to become an elementary teacher. This is my first education course and I am looking forward to applying what I learn this semester to my future teaching.
Hi Everyone! My name is Nikolina, this is my third year at SFU. I am majoring in History and I am hoping to become an elementary school teacher. Teaching has been a passion of mine since I was in grade school, and I have since never changed my mind. I currently work, go to school, and volunteer at an elementary school. My passion for children has led me to volunteering in a number of classrooms, helping coach volleyball, and working at a daycare. I look forward to hearing about other peoples unique experiences and I am looking forward to working with all of you this semeseter!
Hi All...
My name is Celina. I'm a 3rd (or 5th depending on whose calendar you follow) year student, but this is my very first semester at SFU. I plan on going into the PDP program, hopefully for Sept 2010 and though I have not officially declared a major yet, I've always known what I was coming back to school to do... be an elementary school teacher of course. Something much volunteering and being a parent has hopefully prepared me for??? lol... I'm really excited about this class and meeting/working with you all during the semester.see you wednesday! c
Hello. My name is Jeff and I am currently in my seventh semester atop burnaby mountain. I am planning on completing a degree with a major in communications and a minor in english. This class has a different feel than other classes I have taken at SFU and am looking forward to the rest of the semester.
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