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Autonomy means we make decisions for ourselves as we are working independently and basing decisions on our own beliefs and values. 

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Autonomy is an area in which I can work on with myself. I enjoy having personal freedoms and making decision for myself now that I am an adult. However, autonomy comes with its downsides as well. I am someone who can get anxious about making the "right" decision. Having autonomy means that sometimes I have to make decisions by myself and without opinions or control of others. Sometimes, I find that I get stuck when making decisions due to fear of choosing the wrong path. It is difficult for me to then take responsibility if the decision I choose for myself does not work out in my favor. This is something I want to work on as I get older and gain more life experience. As a future teacher, I know that I will help my students make choices for themselves, especially when working with young children. I want to have the capacity to help them make decisions they will be happy with and to help them learn to be independent and feel confident with their own decisions.

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Collaboration is something I really find helpful in my teaching career! Working with my department and other staff members allows me to bounce ideas off one another and really helps me grow my teacher backpack. This is something I am looking forward to in this class in order to hear other stories from other teachers and gain more ideas that I could bring into my classroom!

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I sometimes find it difficult to have courage to try new things, but this is something I am consistently encouraging my students to do, so I need to take my own advice. I am definitely excited about autonomy and collaboration. It is important to take pride in your learning and I think collaboration is the key to success. Being able to collaborate with those around you is a useful tool to build conversation, autonomy and even confidence.

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I am confident in the courage that I have to accomplish what I have set my mind to do. The most challenging for me would be collaboration. A reflection would be to become better with time management and priorities. I am looking forward to collaborate with others to exchange information.

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This is something I feel I struggle with. As I am a new teacher having courage in the classroom as well as with coworkers is something I second guess a lot. What I have noticed is having a school community that is supportive and willing to take the time with new teachers helps so much. I am an introverted person there for having this courage is something I struggle with and most of the time I have to push myself out of my comfort zone in order to ask an administrator a simple question. It is something I have been working on and I feel my main strive to have the courage is wanting my students to succeed which has helped me!

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I am most comfortable or confident with courage! I think it's important for teachers to have courage so that our students can see and feel that not only are we encouraging our students to be courageous but that we are also courage too! One idea that I struggle with and hope to get better in is collaboration. I think it's a personal preference for me when it comes to doing my own assignments or work. I also fear of what others might think of my work when it comes to working together.

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In this new fast paced world of learning, I find it hard to be courageous and confident. While keeping in mind I am still a student I will be beginning my externship for SLP in the fall at a school district and do have fears of if I will catch on and succeed, rising to the occasion. Courage is a hard feeling for many to develop and I think it takes time to build comfort but having the courage to give things a try is the best place to start. On the other hand I am very excited to collaborate with all the staff at the school district and so excited for the experience!

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I am most comfortable with collaboration. I like bouncing ideas with another person and asking for other people's input. I also find myself working really well when in a team as the pressure to not let the other team members down really motivate me to do my best on a timely manner. When left to my own devices, I tend to find myself doing everything at the last minute. During my undergrad student teaching era, I also really thrived under a co-teaching model with my mentor teacher. It was nice to feel like we were equals in the classroom and sometimes we would make suggestions to each other to help each other improve.

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I think courage is something I really struggle with. I get really anxious thinking about what needs to be done and it stops me from advancing to the next level. I also think about what could happen and what could not happen and it prevents me from trying new things or getting to know other teachers. I get along really well with students, but sometimes talking to other teachers really stress me out and I find it hard together courage and introduce myself.

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I think I am very good at critical thinking, but struggle with self-expression because of a fear of how I will be perceived. I know that I can think through a situation and academic assignments, especially with document analysis. However, because of being bullied a lot and dealing with a lot of personal trauma from former friends and exes, I struggle with feeling accepted when I self-express, so I often close that part of me off. I hope to work on that in this course.

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I think I am the most excited and confident in my collaboration skills. I tend to do well working with others, and I enjoy hearing the other point of view and ideas of different people. I think it is extremely important for teachers to be collaborative since teaching is like a community, and it can be helpful to have a community of people who are able to help you, since they are going through the same experience as you. I think it is also very important to teach students to be good with collaboration, so they can learn to be open to hearing ideas that may be different from their own, and make them more respectful people that are not hesitant to reach out for help. 

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I would say that being open minded is one of my strengths. As a student teacher, and even before, I am able to embrace diversity and celebrate different cultures and backgrounds. I am considerate of the environment I present to students and those around me, and always want to make sure everyone feels comfortable. It is especially important for teachers to be able to adapt to student needs. Not everyone learns the same. Not everyone has the same background.

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I would say that I am familiar with acting on these emotions or actions. I believe I am open-minded myself. I think these are all great qualities to have especially when pursuing a field where we are helping and advocating for others. Out of the seven self-expression stood out to me because in order for our students or colleagues to feel heard they need to be able to express themselves and feel that their voice belongs. Promoting an environment where acceptance and diversity is welcomed can create the ambiance of welcoming open conversation for all.

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As a teacher, these qualities not only help children learn to the best of their ability, but they also teach them the same qualities. Children who have special needs may need a little more love and attention. I have a special love for children with disabilities because I was one of those children. Some kids don't have the love and support system they need at home and a teacher can make all the difference for them. Like in the movies "Freedom Writers" and "Mr. Clark." All these teaching films that make a difference have had an impact on me and my life. I want to be that teacher in a child's life, letting them know that they must work hard every day and believe that they can make a difference. Helping kids in need is the kind of teacher I want to be.

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Children have too much access to electronics in their own time and it has now increased in schools. Many teachers can't determine how electronics have impacted learning. For example, the amount of distraction they can cause. Although schools take steps to block certain sites, students may have a challenging time focusing on the task at hand. That's why I think I'd rather teach with outdated textbooks and pencil and paper as a parent and future educator. As I continued my observation, I saw that a respectable number of students were not paying attention. On the day of my observation in high school, I attended an English class. The children did not concentrate on what the teachers were saying, most of the children were on their phones. They weren't paying attention to the lesson, I know they're younger, but they don't seem to care. Seeing that most students don't pay attention to their teachers, made me think that they don't take school seriously. Students must be present during school hours, not only physically but also.

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One that I feel confident and excited about is collaboration where I am working with professors, supervisors, and peers to problem-solve and support clients. This can be one of the most engaging parts of grad school. The interdisciplinary nature of SLP allows for meaningful teamwork, which can make learning and clinical experiences more enriching. One that I feel challenging is autonomy, which is something I want to work on. As a graduate student in SLP, transitioning from coursework to clinical practice can be tough. Making independent clinical decisions, managing a caseload, and feeling confident without constant supervision can be overwhelming.

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An area in which I feel like I could work on is Autonomy. Autonomy refers to allowing students to free learn and take charge of their own thinking and responsibility, along with making important personal decisions. Although I think it is very beneficial to give students their own space to learn, it is a hard skill to master because if done incorrectly, it can easily lead to disorder in the classroom. It is also hard to make decisions when they involve other people as well. I hope to learn how to make positive and quick decisions. In order to correctly incorporate Autonomy to a classroom, I would incorporate goals and expectations so students stay on task. An area in which I feel excited and confident about is open-mindedness. I believe this is one of the most important traits an educator should have. Having an open mind will allow students to feel comfortable and interested in learning.

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I am confident and excited about collaboration. I work well with others, and often enjoy working with others because I can learn a lot from them and vice versa. I like sharing ideas, and viewing my peers' different perspectives, thoughts and ideas and seeing how similarly and differently we think. Furthermore, it is difficult to pinpoint an aspect that I find challenging because everything can become challenging at different points of a task.

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For me, I think that self-expression is challenging because English is my second language. When I speak in English, I feel my brain is working a lot. I need to think about the grammar, content, and culture, because I don’t want to offend the American I am speaking to. So I am not confident in speaking, especially on the telephone.

Although, given clear assignments and goals, I am able to complete writing tasks on my own. I can independently search for information, write reports, create presentations, or perform other tasks by myself. In TESOL 1, I am best at preparing lessons, providing personalized learning resources, facilitating class discussions, and evaluating student work.

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I often struggle in this area at time. Sometimes I don't know how to answer a students' question in a way that they would understand.

I feel confident in self-expression, making the classroom feel like a safe space for myself and my students to express our interests, needs, and concerns in a responsible way.

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I am looking forward to the collaboration aspect of this class. It will be helpful to learn from my peers on how to help English Learners succeed the best. Sometimes I feel like exercising the critical thinking muscle and looking at topics taught in elementary schools with a critical eye is difficult, so I am looking to get better at that through this class.

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The word Autonomy is a new term I am learning from this course. I am the type of person who constantly needs to receive reassurance because I want to make sure I complete a task well or just have it done (checked off). As a future teacher, I would like to learn to put less pressure on myself because I know how smart I am, and when I apply my heart to something, it always gets done amazingly. I get attached to people and overthink a lot of my thoughts. The overthinking affects my relationships with my family and friends, which can become frustrating. I would rather want to think about the beautiful, lasting impact I will have on my students and also on their parents. These families may come from backgrounds that are more demanding than mine, but I want to be a strong figure in their lives who will guide children through their education. On the other hand, I am confident and excited about collaboration, self-expression, open-mindedness, and the other terms for this course. I love doing busy work on my own, with peers, and working with children on any task. I am looking forward to this course and what it has to offer in my teaching journey.

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I am excited for dialogic interactions and collaboration with both students and my classmates because this class is fully online. I am interested to see the strategies and online tools we use to share ideas, create lessons, and get to know each other better.

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-I am excited about the critical thinking and collaboration aspects for this course as I enjoy hearing from different perspectives and love challenges that require me to think deeper about my everyday actions.

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I am looking forward to collaboration in this class. As future teachers, that is something we will have to do often, working together with grade level or department teams to come up with lessons and activities. I think it is good that we are getting a chance to do that in this class. While I am excited about working with students via virtual exchange, I am nervous about how teaching them will go since it is online, I will work on being open minded during that experience so it is the best possible experience for me and for the students.

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Autonomy is an area where I can grow. Autonomy means making decisions for ourselves and basing the decisions on our own beliefs and values. I have always struggled with making decisions based on fear of the outcome or others judgement. As life decisions have become bigger, my anxiety with making the "right" decision has increased. Something I want to work on is getting better at autonomy and making decisions for myself. An area I am confident in is collaboration. I am a very chatty and personable person and have always loved collaborating with people. As I begin grad school, and prepare to enter the world of teaching, collaboration is a big part of that. I am excited to bring this strength of mine into this class and the profession of teaching.

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Collaboration is important in the field of education as we are all a team. Collaborating with our peers allow sus to exchange ideas and create better and effienct ways of delivering lessons. For me, I believe I am confident in my ability to collaborate and keep an open mind. While we all have our biases, its important to keep an open mind when discussing new stratgeties or avenues with our peer teachers. Autonomy is difficult for everyone as there is always a social pressure to do otherwise. Collaboration and keeping an open mind assists with Autonomy as this allows individuals to express their thoughts and opinions in a safe enviorment without social pressure to change one's views.

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Collaboration is something that I feel is extremely important when it comes to many things in life. Coming together and working together can make things go much smoother and quicker. However, I find collaboration challenging because I am the type of person to wants to do everything myself. Over the years I became an independent person, so I tend to refuse help from other people even when I am under a lot of pressure. Although, since I have gotten married, had a child, and am working full time, I have learnt to accept help when I realize there is just too much to do. So overall, if I had to say which way is the best, I would definitely say collaboration is the way to go! Split work, quicker results is definitely less stressful and more productive.

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This is something that I personally am confident about. I have learnt that in life you have to be courageous and confident. Becoming a teacher and stepping in front of a bunch of students who you have to influence takes a lot of courage. It is important to show both confidence and courage because it radiates off you and affects your students. It gives them the courage to do new things. It is a crucial part to being a role model because if you don’t have the courage to do something, but you are trying to get your student to do it, then what type of example are you making? Therefore I feel that courage is key when teaching and even just being a person living their life.

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Self Expression & Collaboration- Jenna Loew

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Self Expression & Collaboration- Jenna Loew

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Self-expression is one of my biggest strengths, as I have always been very communicative and confident in expressing my thoughts clearly. I believe this strength will support other areas of the course, such as open-mindedness and dialogic interactions, since I genuinely enjoy hearing others’ perspectives, exchanging ideas, and asking questions. One area I would like to continue developing is collaboration. While I work well with others, I sometimes find it challenging to step back and share control during group work. At times, shared responsibility can cause some anxiety, as I care deeply about meeting expectations and producing high-quality work. Developing greater trust in the collaborative process is something I am actively working on.

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I think that collaboration with peers in classwork is really important. It helps understand and not feel lost especially asynchronous courses can leave you feeling confused. These courses can feel intense and being in contact with peers can help reduce the feeling of isolation.

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Collaboration can be challenging for me at times, largely due to past negative experiences working with peers and colleagues. Growing up in a single-parent household, my sisters and I learned early on the importance of being independent, reliable, and efficient, not only for ourselves but for those around us. As a result, I tend to struggle with trusting that others will consistently follow through on their responsibilities, which can make group work difficult. When everyone is not aligned, progress can break down, and that lack of cohesion is something I find frustrating.

That said, I am very comfortable with self-expression. I communicate openly and honestly while remaining respectful, and I value advocating for others especially those who may find it difficult to speak up or express their needs.

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Open-mindedness is definitely one of my stronger traits, which allows me respect and value one's thoughts or opinions on a certain matter . I really enjoy learning new information and considering other perspectives on a particular matter, as it helps me grow and learn from different situations. These tools are especially helpful when pursuing a career in education. Collaboration allows for staff to share creative ideas or tools in helping guide a particular child with their specific challenges. Overall, being open-minded and collaborative is important for ones overall growth too, and invites challenge or struggle to be viewed as opportunity.

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Some of these areas are both challenging and exciting for me. Autonomy can be challenging because making decisions independently sometimes makes me anxious, especially when I worry about choosing the wrong option. Courage can also be difficult at times, particularly when it involves speaking up or taking risks without knowing the outcome.

I feel confident and excited about collaboration because I enjoy working with others and learning from different perspectives. Self-expression is another area I am growing more confident in, especially when I feel supported in a respectful environment. I value open-mindedness and enjoy learning about different viewpoints, cultures, and experiences. I am also excited about dialogic interactions, as meaningful conversations help deepen understanding. Finally, critical thinking is something I enjoy because it allows me to reflect, question ideas, and make thoughtful decisions.

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Open-mindedness is an area where I feel more confident in due to my tendency to consider other perspectives and aspects of a situation before making a decision. I hope it will be an asset for collaborative assignments.

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I am excited to practice self-expression within a framework. I think this is good practice to be an effective teacher. I believe that often, a teacher's greatest asset is their self-expression. Students need a teacher to connect with on a human level, through their own unique personality. A teacher will also be really good at sharing their passions and interests with their students. We can and should all follow similar strategies and techniques to be better teachers. At the same time, it is so important to still be our real selves.

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For me, I feel like collaboration is going to be the biggest challenge for me in this class. I love to collaborate, but I also find it extremely hard to do so. There is a fine line while collaborating between making yourself heard and talking over others and I always fear that I'm walking into doing the latter even if I don't want to.

I think one of the aspects that I will struggle with the least is courage. I find myself often able to say my thoughts and be open and expressive with others. To me, we are all here to learn, so asking questions or giving answers that may be wrong is part of the learning process. If I want my future students to be courageous, then I have to practice what I preach.

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In this modality of learning I can often find it difficult to express myself. Due to the ways in which our assignments are often set up there are not a lot of options as to how I can display my knowledge. It is often confined to a discussion post which can make it hard to vary from student to student. However, I am open to trying new things and different apps that have never been used in my previous online courses. I already enjoy using pear deck because it allows for drawing or writing to express ourselves.

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Self-expression is an area that I would like to work on. Sometimes I worry about how others would interpret my interests, feelings, and thoughts. I would ask myself: What if they think of me negatively if I do this/say this? Sometimes it's difficult to express my real personality and thoughts because of the fear that I might be interpreted as "different." I don't know if there is anyone in society who expresses themselves freely 100% of the time in any given situation, but I hope to become more confident about being who I really am.

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Collaboration is an area that I am confident in. From my various experiences at Adelphi and through my role as President of a club, I learned and appreciated collaboration with my peers. By opening myself to help from my fellow e-board members, I received a lot of support and feedback from them. This allowed me and the club to grow. Teamwork is very important since it is very rarely possible to succeed without a strong support team.