There were
many things that definitely stood out to me from this past semester in FNED
546. One of the most important was how open-minded and receptive the class was
as a whole. Everyone contributed to meaningful presentations and discussions,
which made the learning experience more engaging and impactful. I especially
remember the first time we sat in a circle for a group discussion, it really
showed how respectful and thoughtful people can be when sharing different
perspectives. That moment set the tone for the rest of the semester and made it
clear that this was a space where everyone’s voice was valued.
During the
semester, we had the opportunity to complete several video analyses. I really
enjoyed these assignments, especially the collaboration and discussions we had
the following week. The one that stood out to me the most was the classroom
tour. Seeing Megan’s classroom and how she made it her own from student artwork
displayed all over the walls to the “Polaroid All About Me” section was really
inspiring. It gave me a different perspective on how a teacher can
intentionally build the culture of a classroom through the environment. I also
found it interesting how much Hamilton she incorporated into the space.
One quote she had displayed really stuck with me, and I even added it to my
work email because it resonated so much: “You can never be overdressed or
overeducated.”
Lastly, the
placement portion of the course was a great experience. The Art Walk (thanks to
Sam) really helped bring everything together and allowed us to see how what we
discussed and read throughout the semester connected to what we were actually
doing in our placements. I really appreciated how everyone was able to express
their thinking in different ways. The level of creativity truly stood out, yet
it was interesting that we all arrived at similar understandings in the end.
Of course
I would be wrong if I didn’t mention our stressful card game of silence. Silence
is not my strong point but Mark and I were at the end!
Hi Corey, thanks for sharing. I also felt that the classroom was very open minded and fostered an inclusive environment. I love hearing what everyone has to say, especially since I lack experience in the classroom
ReplyDeleteHi Corey! I enjoyed reading your blog about your experience. I also agree that the class was such a safe, inclusive environment. I like that you included the card game, as well. That was a fun experience!
ReplyDeleteHi Corey, I was really horrible at that card game but was truly a fun experience. I agree that the dialog was very open minded and I learned a lot from everyone.
ReplyDeleteHi Corey, thanks for sharing your experience in this class and being so candid. I agree that the overall community of our class was really special and I feel lucky to have been a part of it. I feel as though we all want each other to succeed and have been very supportive of one another. I forgot to mention the card game in my blog but I thought that was a really cool experience and representation of culture and how it differs.
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget my confusion at the card game, and you laughing at me as you watched me figure out that I had been duped! It was a really memorable lesson even if I was slow on the pickup.
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