Efolio

So what's the point of the efolio? I understand that it's important to document our progress through school and  to do the week in the classroom, but so much emphasis is put on this project and I think it's ridiculous. I don't think that whether or not I can be in a class should be determined by this. It puts more stress on students then is needed. I don't think it needs to be something that is made to be as big as it is.

Teaching Process

Today I was talking with a friend of mine, who is also an elementary education major, about the process that we are currently going through to become a teacher (classes, praxis, etc.) and really, neither of us think a lot of it is very necessary. I understand the education classes and praxis exam - but the gen eds? I think they are completely unnecessary and a waste of money. Half the time we take the classes because they are going to be an easy "a" or because there's just nothing left to take. I know that I haven't taken any to challenge myself and it just seems really foolish that we spend so much money on these courses that don't have anything to do with me becoming a teacher. It's just really annoying.

1st Entry

So here is my first blog entry. Not completely sure what to write about but I suppose I will talk about my future career as a teacher and what I hope to accomplish in it.

I want to teach kindergarten, and even though it is a young age, I want to incorporate theatre in the classroom. I have always had a passion for theatre and I think that it can be very helpful when learning new things. Lots of children are hands-on learners, making this teaching style very useful. 

My hopes are that by using theatre in the classroom as a way to teach, the children will be more involved and interested in learning. This will make the classroom fun and exciting, and let the children use their imaginations and creative sides, ultimately helping them with more then just the subjects that they are being taught.