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COMPASS POINTS: What is the aim of schools in a democratic society? What education is schooling supposed to be successful at? Who gets to decide?What does it mean to be "well-educated" according to your aim?

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COMPASS POINTS: What is the aim of schools in a democratic society? What education is schooling supposed to be successful at? Who gets to decide?What does it mean to be "well-educated" according to your aim?

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In this routine, students are generally sharing their thinking at each step along the way before moving on to the next one. This allows the class to build on the group's thinking and often results in richer discussions.It can be very useful to document the thinking at each stage. If you are wanting to document thinking as your students engage with the routine
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Compass Points then this template may be useful

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​The Compass Points routine helps students: examine an idea or proposition from different angles of perspectives identify areas where more information is needed evaluate and make judgements...

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I believe that at this point in history, there are many points to school and education. Education has developed into something that is not just something that has to be done, but something that wants to be done. People choose to go to school so they can learn and immerse themselves in the world of the unknown. School today allows people to grow, become smarter and more educated, as well as well rounded. During this time, it is important to be well rounded and understanding of the changes occurring in the world around us. With that, school today also teaches us compassion and understadning.

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Something that excites me about school today is the endless possibility that it offers. Things have evolved over time to become more effective for students today. It is exciting that this is constantly changing and will continue to as a new generation of teachers enters the workforce and can use this evolution to their advantage.

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Something that I worry about is the lack of open mindedness within schooling today. I feel it is important in the education systems today to teach the idea of acceptance and understanding among schools, peers, and communities.

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I feel my education on basic cultural and behavioral understanding is important along with the subject I wish to teach. It is important to from an open and comfortable relationship in my future classroom.

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I believe the point of school is for us as students to grow and be challenged in good ways. The idea of learning from what you don't know and figuring out how you learn best. School is a place for us to figure out who we truly are while learning the idea of being a community. School should be a place of open arms and a place where everyone should feel welcomed.

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I feel that over the course of many years school has become a necessity. I remember always hearing my parents say that they didn't need college to get a job or provide for a family but over time education is almost mandatory for any job. In my eyes I find education to be very important but also at times very draining- as students we are expected to know/understand information from multiple courses, then take exams. School/education is a great tool for advancing your knowledge and everyone who is able to attend school should do so. There are positives and negatives to school but I feel that there are more positives; as people we get to expand our knowledge and make our brain work. School is there to educate others on ideas/tasks so that we can help encourage growth within communities, states, country's, etc. School is also there to teach us social skills, if we were to stay home and do nothing we wouldn't know how to interact with others.

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In regards of school, I love the idea of learning/understanding new material. When I can challenge my thoughts I feel a sense of accomplishment. I also find it interesting that due to the world evolving so does our education system; we have included technology and new findings so that we can constantly evolve into a better society.

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I'm mostly worried about the way our education system denies mental health. Mental health should be talked about more often, when we dismiss it we can cause more harm to ourselves. From personal experiences, I have felt so overwhelmed with personal things and then put exams, homework's and discussions on top of that and it felt like I was crumbling. If schools were to take into consideration more mental health I feel that more students would enjoy going to class and have less resentment in the classroom.

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I find it important to create a comfortable classroom, if students feel tense in the classroom they are not going to actively learn or participate when they are lost. I also find it important to be a great source of information for my students, I wouldn't want them to feel that they are lost in a topic due to my own misunderstanding.

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I feel that the point of school has a lot to do with learning information that is important for everyday. Especially with the world that we are in now, higher up jobs require a certain level of education. School as well for me was a privilege and something to be proud of as well as something to work hard for, because it was accessible for my other family members. School also helps in exposing kids at a young age to learn social cues as well as the idea of social interaction. For me at least, I was able to experience different cultures, ideas, as well as different mindsets when I went to school. School also is a place where people can come together and share their ideas and make friends ( surround yourself with a small community). There are a lot of the obvious points such as gaining an education, but I believe that it is important to also recognize the impact the physical people have on students lives.

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What excites me to experience the different styles of learning that our current situation in pandemic has forced us to adapt. It is exciting to see that the way people are teaching are changing, and teachers are becoming more creative with their styles of teaching in order to keep for example a zoom class engaging. Although this is so difficult for a lot of people to get used to, I am excited to see the creativity spark in the next generation of teachers.

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One of my biggest worries is that teachers are gonna just teach strictly the material. Of course learning the material is important for one too later in life know what they are gonna wanna do career wise, but I also believe that it stops the flow of ideas. If teachers just lecture and eliminate group discussions, group projects, art projects etc. there will only be a one continuous flow of ideas ( teacher to student ). The engagement of the students to the class is important, but student to student involvement is critical for students to be exposed to different ideas. I fear especially with the pandemic and the 6ft distance ( of course to keep us safe :) )- may later make others scared to reach out as well as the restriction on opposing idea exposure.

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I myself am not gonna be a teacher, I am currently a CSD major and later thinking of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. Apart of my field is to work in schools and if that is the setting in which I find myself in, I would love to learn how to best support those teachers and the students. I also want to know how the teacher manages to create a space for these individuals with speech difficulties and how they create an all inclusive space. This is extremely important because I find inclusivity to be key to ones self esteem :)

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School and education has evolved over the past few centuries in such an enormous way. Working together with motivation, creativeness, cohesiveness, and understanding to change the way people think and learn has made such positive changes for education world wide. School should be the leading platform to enhance your cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Without schools, communities and societies would be run down and without any education many individuals would struggle obtaining jobs and providing for their families. I view school as a privilege and no one should take education for granted.

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Up until a certain age I wasn't interested in school or excited about learning. As I've gotten older I've learned what my true passions in life are. Being eager and WANTING to learn about my passions and life career is what excites me. Being able to absorb information from others and share my own ideas is what makes the learning experience so compelling. Schools are constantly ever changing institutions and the future for education and technology is moving upwards.

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It becomes worrisome when educators aren't 100% passionate about what they're teaching and their students. It's important to make sure every student is involved and not felt left out, because at the end of the day that's your job as a teacher. it's essential for a teacher to have total control of their classroom and not let the kids be in jurisdiction. Teaching acceptance and open mindedness to your students is one of the most important things.

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Having a light and fun atmosphere for students is very important to me. I had the opportunity to work with special education students kids for 4 years before I came back to school at adelphi, and one of the things I learned is to not take anything too serious. Make your classroom a comfortable space for your students where they can be their true selves-- in turn, that will let them open up and flourish in their education and all their aspirations.

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I believe that the point of school is learning and expanding your knowledge. Not only this but it helps with your socializations. When students choose to go to school it helps to find an interest and helps you grow as a person, along with after school activities

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Being able to learn in a warm environment and to expand my knowledge. Not only for educationally purpose but very excited about meeting new people. Meeting new people can help form friendships for a lifetime. Not only this but you can learn from others. Also being able to express yourself in many different creative ways.

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Not being able to comprehend what you learn in the classroom. From a social point of view, being bully or not able to meet any friends in school. School does cause a lot of stress for most students, and this is harmful towards their mental health. Some teachers don’t understand what students go through daily.

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I feel like it’s important to understand that environment of the classroom the students are placed in impacts their education. The environment includes the teacher, the students, and how the classroom looks. The teacher’s lesson on day to day is off the curriculum but also their culture. I also feel like it’s important to form meaningful relationships with your students and be there person when they need someone the most.

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Throughout history, school has been shown to be a luxury rather than a necessity, often where upper class families would be able to afford to send their children to gain a better education and further move up the social class ladders. While education and the populations that attend school are much more diverse nowadays (almost every child receives at least somewhat of an education), I still view school as a luxury rather than a necessity. I say this because people who attend school make the choice to participate and to learn, and it is up to them to take the opportunities that they want to leave school with. Some people go to school and truly view it as a luxury or great opportunity to learn, become successful, start a career, and more. However, others do not view school to be as important and therefore do not gain much out of attending. It is necessary for them to attend school as children and adolescents, but by the time they are fully in charge of their own education, they may feel that they can do more without college. The point of school, overall, is to learn about the world and all it has to offer, through a variety of subjects (math, reading, writing, science, history, art, etc.), and in turn learn more about yourself. You learn about things that will help you in everyday life, experience situations that you will connect with, and you find out more about who you really are and what you want to spend the rest of your life doing

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Something that excites me about being a student now and also a future educator is that I will have the endless opportunity to inspire others as well as be inspired by others time and time again. This excites me because as humans we are constantly yearning for that soulful connection, that conversation or piece of art that someone shows you or the way in which someone talks about life that makes you want to learn even more and push even harder to make the best version of yourself. I love that each day you can constantly learn more about who you are and what you can do to make yourself and others happier

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I'm constantly worried about the lack of empathy regarding social situations and mental health that is on the rise in school environments. Many teachers, staff, and even some students are not compassionate when it comes to the situations that others are going through, especially if they are dealing with anxiety or depression. I think it's hard for a lot of people to truly understand because anxiety and depression can be easy to hide or excused because they don't always show physical symptoms, but they are just as important as a physical illness and should be treated with kindness and respect

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I would like to know more about how I can make my classroom a safe space for all of my students and give them the opportunity to express themselves only when it is comfortable for them. This is especially the case for students of different cultural backgrounds, as I never want to single any student out or make them feel like an example in the classroom, but rather just feel encouraged to share their culturally diverse lives if they feel comfortable doing so

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The point of school isn't simply about learning math, history, or even science. It is about learning future life skills. These skills include decision making, problem solving, communication, team work, self awareness, just to name a few. So yes, in school we do learn the quadratic formula, the phases of the moon, and the American Revolution but all in all school is meant to prepare students for the real world and future careers.

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Growing up nothing about school excited me except for being with my friends and going to gym class. I didn't like to do work and I didn't want to read books that I was far from interested in. But, as I was getting closer to graduating from high school my opinion about school drastically changed when I met my favorite teacher. I was finally excited to go to school and see my teacher. She was like a second mom to me. She is the one that changed my opinion about school and inspired me to become an educator. Now, being in college it excites me to learn and become knowledgeable of the activities and planning I can do for when I become a teacher.

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It's worrisome when teachers don't care about their students. Some teachers don't even try to help out a struggling student and ultimately fails them. It is a teacher's duty to make sure their students get an education and to help out students who don't understand the material. Students shouldn't be scared to go to their teacher after class and ask for help; which is something that happens more often than talked about. I am worrisome that there's still going to be teachers that do this in the future years but I am optimistic that it won't.

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I need to know and learn how to grow as a person and become a future educator. I want my students to feel excited to come to class. I want them to feel wanted and important. I want them to feel included. I want them to be proud of themselves. I want to be an inspiration to younger generations to want to learn. I need to know how to do all of those things in an appropriate yet accurate manner for the diversity of my future students.

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I believe that the point of school is to instill knowledge to individuals. When students go to school, they are learning things that they might have never heard about or seen before. This is important because it opens students up to becoming universal learners and it makes them more aware of what is going on in the world around them. School teaches students how to interact with others and it prepares them for their future by giving them the knowledge they need to become successful adults.

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Something that excites me about school is that you are always given the opportunity to learn something new. By learning something new, it allows us to become more knowledgeable and open minded to other viewpoints and it allows us to challenge our own thinking which can be beneficial for our personal growth. This is important because it can help us adapt to the constant changes that are occurring in this world.

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Something that worries me about schools is that there is not always inclusion for all students. It is very important for all members of the school community to feel like they have a place in that school and they belong there. Everyone should feel like their voice matters and they are being heard when and if problems arise. Another thing that worries me is if students are being given the emotional and mental support that they need. It is important for students to feel like they have someone to go to in school when they feel overwhelmed or stressed by something that is bothering them.

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I think that it is very important to know how to create an inclusive environment for all students. I also think that it is important to create an environment where students feel safe and they can be their true selves.

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I believe the point of school is to educate the younger generations about what they need to know for life. I believe that all the subjects in school make up what everyone needs to know in life whether is the history of the world, reading and writing, how to complete problems using numbers and the history of the body and the world. Classes like physical education help kids understand how to be physically fit. It teaches them what activities they can do and how to eat healthy. I also believe the point of school is to help kids make friends and be social with each other. This helps make kids relationships for their future. All of these things can help the kids become successful as they grow older.

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Something that excites me is being able to grow with the change and different ways of teaching and learning. As a student I learned that going into class wasn't the only way to learn. Being able to learn online was a different and fun experience. Teachers and students were still able to see each other without being in person. Also handouts weren't a thing because everything was online. With hopes to become a future teacher I found this exciting and interesting that there are more ways to teach and have fun in school.

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Something that worries me is the idea of technology taking over. Technology is school is great for some situations like being able to hold classes online and post assignments online when its needed. It scares me that if may come to the point where class in a classroom is no longer a thing and teachers will be teaching online forever. Also technology like iPads, computers and video games are such a big part in kids everyday life these days that they need a break from it and making technology more dominant in schools can be a bad thing.

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I think it is important to make the classroom or your classes more fun for the students. Students are stressed out most of the time with classwork, tests, after school activities and jobs. Having students to constant work everyday in the classroom can add more stress to their lives. I believe that fun activities such as games and movies should be incorporated into the lesson to give the students a break from all of the work the are given. I also think that the classroom needs to be a happy place for the kids to come in and know that when they are there they don't have too worry about anything. Teachers have have talks or have kids write notes about how to keep the classroom a fun and happy place for them.

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There are many points to why we have a school education system. School has the potential to create and pave the future for all young students. School forms the personality at a young age of kids. As well as it gives the knowledge in order go forth with that. It is beneficial in providing people all over the world with lifelong knowledge and skills they will forever hold onto.

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Something that excites me is the ability to teach kids in order to benefit their every day lives. As someone who is pursuing a future as a physical educator, I look forward to teaching kids lifelong skills that they will hold onto. I believe it will be important for them to benefit their health and i'm excited to be a person that helps guides them.

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What worries me is the possibility of not being able to leave a mark on kids lives. I hope to really make a difference and teach them all the knowledge they will need for the future. I hope to inspire them and keep them motivated. I worry that my motivation may not be what works for everyone. So I worry that I may mess up and create the wrong influence towards kids.

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I believe all there is left to say is I hope the best for kids futures. I want them to be successful and learn even if it is just a gym class. I hope the take whatever they learn from the class and carry it with them wherever they go in life. I want to make an impact and further benefits their lives for years to come.

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There are many purposes to school. In our early lives, school gives us a place to interact with people like ourselves, we develop and learn social skills together. As we get older, school becomes more of a place to determine your future. It is hammered into the brains of adolescents that their performance in school determines their futures, which is true to an extent. I think this also serves the purpose of responsibility, however, it also creates stress and unhealthy competition. We can learn how to manage stress and work in school as well. We carry these tools and useful knowledge throughout a very formative period of our lives, therefore school not only serves an academic purpose but an overall formative one.

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Having the opportunity to find things I love excites me! There are so many different things to teach and learn about in school and getting to explore a lot of topics and strategies makes me happy about learning and eager to find something that fits me. Upon learning new things, sharing what I learned also excites me. I love to share new things in case they help others to find their passion, a better way to work, or even just a new hobby.

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I believe the point of school is to prepare one for a successful life. The goal is to equip the students with the tools necessary for them to survive on the world and hopefully thrive. For this reason I also believe this has caused for school to be more individualized. Not every student has the same goals in life and school has shifted from being a place kids are required to go to a place where kids want to learn. In order for people to want to do something there must be an incentive such as interest. When students follow in a path appealing to them, they are more likely to continue growing. The point is to pave a way to someone's future.

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I had the amazing opportunity to observe in a k-2 classroom last semester. I watched a students face light up from understanding a question for the first time. This image replays in my head every time I am asked why I want to be a teacher. The bond I got to share with students and excitement that they have at that young age is incomparable to any feeling I have ever had before. I am excited to nurture and guide future learners to the path most rewarding to them. Not just promote good grades, good behavior, and punctuality but truly instill a love of learning but not just at school but in life through experiences and self-discovery as well. I want to be a mentor as my students figure out their own path however, I am excited to continue seeing face light up along the way.

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I am worried that the school system I work for will promote grades and greed rather than students. I hear all too often about corrupt schools who do not have enough resources for students or that do not do right by their minorities. Coming from a school where I always felt these pressures, I cannot imagine working for a school that does this to their students. I refuse to prioritize grades over my students however, I fear my future school may be like this.

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While I cannot learn this in a textbook, I need to know the individual needs of my students. I am aware that I don’t know who they are yet but I believe it will be crucial to understand my students thought processes and what they personally need to thrive in my classroom.

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I think the point of school is to help children develop and learn how things in life work. School helps express peoples minds, creativity, intelligence, and many more things. Students are supposed to use school to help benefit themselves with their own life to help them advance in the world. The subjects they have to take is what will help them get to the next level/grade. You need to graduate Kindergarten in order to get to the 1st grade, you need to graduate middle school to get to high school, you need to graduate high school to get to college, and you need a degree to help get a professional career. School doesn't just benefit academically, it can also benefit socially, and athletically depending on what school a student goes to.

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One thing that excites me about school is getting to be with friends. These school friends can help you get through the year and some friendships last a lifetime. Most friendships happen because of school. Another thing that excites me about school is being able to learn multiple things at once instead of learning just one subject. When teacher mentions topics I enjoy, I like to participate and work harder in what ever I have to do.

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Something that worries me with school is the way that the system is right now. Online learning is difficult to work with because it is very easy to lose focus within the topic. Online learning lacks the personality that in person classes give. Kids on zoom have cameras off, most do not answer questions or participate. Most of the time it is just the teacher talking and it becomes awkward especially when strangers are in breakout rooms with each other.

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I feel like the basic psychology of the way children work is very essential when it comes teacher. It is important for the teacher to have everyone engaged in the lesson. The teacher needs to know when someone is not interested, upset, and needs to make sure there are no problems so everyone can succeed. It is important to know that developing healthy relationships with the students can help the student do better.

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The point of school is to set children onto a path of success. In schools children learn a variety of skills and knowledge that come in use for their future. Not only do they learn basic skills that will be useful to them in the future like math and english, but they will learn other beneficial skills through the school environment. Children will learn about communicating with others and behaving themselves around others.

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I am excited by the prospect of education being more diverse. As society progresses, we are teaching our children to be more and more accepting of others. I remember a time where topics such as LGBTQ+ and mental health were not covered in classes. Nowadays it seems like children are more aware of these issues.

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One thing that worries me is the continuation of online learning. Although online learning has been a beneficial tool during the pandemic, it does not seem to benefit children. Many children are unable to focus virtually and may only learn through in person lessons. I believe that in order to strive forward in education, in person methods should be the primary way of learning.

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In order to further my knowledge on education, I need to know how to deal with children. Sometimes it may be difficult dealing with rowdy or misbehaved kids.

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I believe the point of school is at a younger age to establish order and the proper behavior. As years go on and more content is implemented, the goal is to lead students to success and apply the different learning skills and life skills that are taught throughout the years. Critical thinking is one way that allows growth within students as they go from grade to grade.

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One thing that excites me is seeing the progress that students make throughout the course of a year. Another thing that excites me is getting to make the impact on students that teachers had on me. I was close with a couple of my teachers and thinking about it from the teachers perspective it feels like it will "come full circle".

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A big worry for me is online learning. While it was a good temporary fix for during the height of the pandemic, there is a need to get children back into the classroom. It is very hard for children, young children at that, to focus in an online environment. Especially when they are surrounded by their home environment, distractions are a lot easier and harder for the teacher to re-focus the class. It is also difficult for children to socialize with one another, yet it is a big part of the school aspect.

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I would like to further my knowledge in positive reprimanding of students when they misbehave. Teaching them how they could've handled a situation better, but not having a temper with them. Another thing I feel like I would need to know is how to implement the different types of learning styles in my class to create a more individualized learning environment to the best of my ability.

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Think about how the collaborative thinking adds, disrupts, solidifies some of your core aims. What new insights do you have from sharing, debating, arguing, explaining, showing... your ideas WITH your peers?

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After todays class session, discussing definitions and reading the document, it has changed my outlook on school as well as its purpose. Anyone can pick up a book, or go online and look at videos and readings to absorb and retain knowledge or facts about the world. I believe school could be taking a turn toward a more moral and general outlook. With pedagogy being an important aspect for teachers, it comes with expressing that importance of inner growth and development to the students that sit in front of them. In some instances, this moral take on teaching and learning can impact a student so much more in the long run. I also believe that speaking with and collaborating with others opens you up even more to a world of unknown things, thoughts and feelings rather than when one person is speaking those things and ideas at you. Hearing from someone who has those experiences and ideas of their own allows for more empathy and understanding.

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I feel that now learning about collaborative thinking, it's broadened the importance of having a community and the idea of what it means to be inclusive. Teaching is all about collaboration and I believe that it also involves not only the collaboration from teachers and administrations, but from the students and their families. Teaching is more than just demonstrating information, it's a tree of knowledge, inclusion, creativity, and spreading kindness.

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There are so many ways to learn things and become knowledgeable through the internet. The things learned and taught at school may not be super interesting or easy for some. Although the internet is dangerous in some cases, people can learn new things that might've not been taught at school. We are taught language in middle and high school, for example. After they graduate some students will forget how to formulate sentences or communicate with it. There are different websites that can help teach them the language. There is an app called duolingo that many people use to learn new languages as they take an interest in that outside of school

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After hearing the discussions of my group, we went back on the idea of "what is knowledge." We have grown up thinking that it stems from school and having an education. Yes to an extent that's true, but there are so many versions of knowledge, that can be through reading books, watching TV shows, talking with friends etc. We are learning and gaining knowledge everyday. If as teachers, we can incorporate all levels of knowledge, then I believe that knowledge and learning can be greatly changed.

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I believe that the point of school is to insert students into an environment in which they have structure and can learn good habits in terms of time management, organization, social skills, etc. while learning subjects that may be useful for the future, but can overall aid in their brains ability to function and retain information to the fullest capacity.

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School is exciting for me because I am constantly learning new things and meeting new people who I can also learn from in many ways.

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Something that worries me about school is the intense stress students feel when it comes to their grades. Grades should not and do not define the worth of a student but students still feel like they are not good enough if their grades are not up to par.

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I hope to learn more about the best way to approach teaching certain subjects to ensure that my students have the most positive experience in my class that I can give them.

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I believe that the point of school is a safe environment where students are able to explore, study, and learn new material. School is where children can develop social and learning skills they can use later on in life. They can gain interest in specific topics here due to exploration. The school will help children learn about themselves. School provides a proper direction for growth that they can take and use for the rest of their lives.

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School excites me a lot to the point where words cannot describe. School is changing every second as we head to the near future. School has been becoming more accessible and a safe space where children can express their thoughts and ideas. School has been more accepting of people for who they really are. School has been using technology to let students explore the world for those who cannot at home. School can provide happiness to all. I cannot wait to teach in an environment that is friendly and accepting.

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Although many great things come from school, some students may possibly get overwhelmed with the amount of options and material presented to them. School has been known to cause stress and anxiety for students whether it be through learning or the social aspect. In today's world, school can be accessed at home so some students that want a break from school might not be able to feel like they can have a safe escape since it is so easily accessible

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I believe the point of school is to learn information and expand your knowledge in various fields of study so that you could become skilled in an area that makes you happy in the future. School nowadays is crucial in order to have a high-paying career and be able to live a lifestyle without struggle. A school is also a place where one can develop life skills and social cues. We also form many life-changing friendships and relationships that help shape us into who we are today. School in my opinion is an essential place in our lives to gain many different opportunities and experiences that help us live a happy life and successful life.

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Schools excites me in the sense that it allows me to form new friendships and expand my knowledge in the areas needed to achieve my dreams.

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What worries me most about school I would say is the constant overload of work given daily. School work can become very stressful to manage, and can also lead to feelings of anxiety as well. Throughout high school I remember only getting 4-5 hours of sleep because of the amount of work I would be given. Besides school work, school could also become a place where you feel out of place. I remember my first year here at Adelphi made me seem like I was an outsider. Being that it is a PWI, and I am a POC, in the first few months it was very hard for me to find and form friendships with people from my same race and/or culture. Eventually as time went on, I found my people and felt at home with them.

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School is important on so many levels. It is the place where you gain your base level of knowledge and social skills where you are able to learn and interact. It is the place where you develop all the way from toddler to adult. It is an extension of the real world. For that reason schools, communities, and societies have one of the greatest impacts on a child's life.

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School excites me because I love everything about it. I love learning. I love being able to have my perspectives challenged which allows me to develop as a person. I love interacting with people of all ages and being able to sharpen each other's brains. I love the impact that school has has on me throughout the years.

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One of my biggest worries about school is mental health in schools. I feel that sometimes teachers and students can get so lost in material and grades and forget to psychoanalyze their students for who they are as people. I feel that impacting a student as a person and being there for them is bigger than material and curriculum.

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Some things I would like to know and learn is ways to teach students based on the environment they come from. Ways to ensure that every student has a positive educational experience in terms of learning but also me as a teacher.

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I believe the point of school is for us to learn and retain important information so we can expand our minds and be educated about things we need to know. School is also a place where we learn socially and develop behavioral concepts. School is a sense of community where meet people we may know for the rest of our life.

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School excites me because I love learning about something new everyday and even if I am being taught something I have learned in the past, repetition usually helps me understand better and obtain a better context of it. I'm excited as a future educator to be able to have the opportunity to make sure my students feel safe and comfortable in the classroom and to help them be creative.

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something I worry about in the field of education is that teachers may neglect their students creativity and be closed off when it comes to encouragement. Students need to be able to feel comfortable in expressing their creativity and even expressing their emotions. Sometimes schools are safe spaces for students and may feel like school is the only place where they can feel safe and expressive.

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Some things I would like to learn is how to approach certain situations in the classroom and what language and techniques to use to be able to solve a problem.

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I think what truly excites me is seeing the students who will come in everyday eager to learn. Students who are ready for a challenge. I am ready to help make students day just a little bit better. Trying to be the best educator I can possibly be for my students and myself. I am excited to learn for myself even as a educator.

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One of my biggest worries is teachers who make kids watch the clock through out the class. Educators who just read what's on the board instead of trying to keep their students engaged in what they are learning. I am worried of people not trying to engage themselves in a bettor education and would rather just stare outside than at least try the work and see if they can understand the material a little bit bettor. I am worried of other students putting others down whether it be through bullying or name calling. When they just wanna be part of the class and learn.

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I think that it is important in learning to have a good connecting with the educator. I believe that educators can be more, they can be there for you through many things. I believe that a good connection will help you stay more engaged as well as give you a reason to try harder in the class and give you a better experience.

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The point of school in a democratic society is so that individuals know how to function in a society. Through school, you learn about the things you can't directly see and aren't in your community. Through school, people also learn about themselves about their hobbies and the things that they like through different classes and activities. 

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The point of school in a democratic society is so that individuals know how to function in a society. Through school, you learn about the things you can't directly see and aren't in your community. Through school, people also learn about themselves about their hobbies and the things that they like through different classes and activities. 

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The things that excite me about school is the way that people learn and how it influences them to create new ideas. For example, there was a middle school girl who was able to create this revolutionary way of cleaning water. People of all ages grow their minds from school and create the most wonderful things.

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The things that excite me about school is the way that people learn and how it influences them to create new ideas. For example, there was a middle school girl who was able to create this revolutionary way of cleaning water. People of all ages grow their minds from school and create the most wonderful things.

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One of the things that are worrisome for me are that many youths now a days are leaning away from school and not realizing the importance of it. Many celebrities and influencers don't go to school and I feel like that influences youths that school isn't important when it can be really helpful for many. 

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One of the things that are worrisome for me are that many youths now a days are leaning away from school and not realizing the importance of it. Many celebrities and influencers don't go to school and I feel like that influences youths that school isn't important when it can be really helpful for many. 