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"Becoming An Effective Teacher "

"If you think it is a combination of both , you are in agreement with most people who have seriously considered this question."
- I chose this quote because I think a teacher can both be made or born. That idea crosses my mind as I am in the road to becoming a teacher and I often question what qualities do I have that would make me an effective teacher and was I gifted with that or did that become me over time... but I suppose those are the same thing.
'"The teacher managed routine misbehavior using the principle of least intervention"
- I chose this quote because the more I take classes in education I start to learn the things Iv'e seen my teachers do growing up weren't correct. Yelling and harshly discipline their students isn't effective. I understand now that that, that is something I will stand clear of when I am in the classroom and find effective ways to discipline.
"When praise does not embody these characteristics , it can be detrimental."
- This quote is important  because praise really helps, I experienced this first hand when a teacher complimented me and praised me in the classroom. It made me feel on top of the world. That is very important to praise and give constructive criticism in the classroom to contribute to the success of the students as a collective.

**One thing this changed my mind on was using constructive criticism in the classroom and giving praise more than I intended.

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"Curriculum, Standards, and Testing"

"Let's face it, some of the most powerful curriculum lessons taught in school are not to be found in the formal curriculum at."
- I like the idea of an "invisible curriculum." As a teacher I feel like this is something I can mainly connect with because everything in the curriculum you have to teach when it was made up by someone else. You may not even agree with it. Its the things you want to teach your students and that aren't in the curriculum.
"The extra curriculum teaches students lessons in school activities such as recess, sports, clubs, governance, and the student newspaper- all places where a great deal of learning occurs without tests or grades."
- I always heard teachers in my school always talk about "extra-curriculum" but I never knew what that meant. "Curriculum" seems like such a strict word. I didn't have know this harsh word meant my art classes, gym, music etc were for my benefit because i love them so much. They are imperative to the school system , helping students to express themselves and being successful in school.
" Poorer students are at greater risks."
- This quote is important to me because it makes sense especially remembering my school and after reading what I know about poor students and knowing most of the poor students are people of color, people don't care about us anyways so that makes it worse and of higher risk. Home conditions allow these student to come to school with prior trauma and that makes them not really want to learn or get involved because of depression etc.

**  This chapter changed my mind on how both culture and politics matter in schools. That also shows why this class is so important to understand and have.

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"Purpose of America's school and the current reform movement"

"Despite the Zelman decision, some state constitutions still restrict public aid to private and religious institutions."
- This quote is important to me because it didn't make sense to me that the government, d.o.e or whoever would restrict money that is rightfully theirs. It doesn't make sense to me and seems unfair.

"In the 1960s and 1970s, the magnet idea gained additional momentum as a method to racially desegregate schools voluntarily."
- This quote is important to me because I didn't know that the magnet idea was originally conducted because of race although everything usually is about race. This is also an important point in history and I want to pay attention to it, understand and educate myself  because I am passionate about race.

"The diplomas and degrees issued by schools provide society’s “stamp of approval,” announcing who shall succeed, who shall be awarded status, and who shall remain in poverty."
- This just clicked in my head and made so much sense to me according my high school experience. Schools are businesses maintaining wealthiness and poverty. It's not fair obviously and I don't know what to do about that because my people and I don't deserve that. For our status to be already prolongly made up for us and we don't even get a chance to make it up ourselves or create our future HOW WE WANT IT.

** This chapter didn't really change my mind on anything. I just am now aware of a lot more and I learned and realized things as far as how school isn't really designed for the benefits of a lot of different students.

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"School Law and Ethics"

"A teachers freedom of speech often involves gray areas and may not always come out in the teachers favor."
- This quote was important to me because I seems as if there are many restrictions on being a teacher and that's what I thought about when I read this quote. You have to watch what you say and do even if it is apart of who you are.

"Salary negotiations have been going badly in your school district and at mass meeting teachers finally vote to strike."

- I like the whole idea of this however it makes me think if this would be successful. Teachers are so overworked and underpaid. The strike seems very necessary however people would have to implement more things to alter this because it's important so give teachers all they deserve because it's a difficult job. "The digital world brings many other tricky ethical challenges. It starts with the trouble..."

- This quote explains that technology has its impacts and its very true especially in this generation. However there are positives in bring technology into schools. A lot of students are more comfortable with tablets or forms of technology. Students with learning disabiltes as well work better and are able to learn more effectively.

** One thing that changed my mind is the specific rights teachers get and what kind of restrictions teachers have in the classroom and in general. It makes me feel fearful of messing up in the future as a educator.

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"Financing and Governing American's School"

"Teachers should have a voice and be a voice for children as well"
- This is important to me and is relevant because teachers should be able to stand up for not only themselves but their students.
"The federal government also influences education through the courts."
- This quote stood out to me because I don't think education and schools now a days are for the genuine interest of students. Most teachers do enjoy teaching students and teaching in general however its the people in charge of the teachers and run the schools that just want school to be run as a business. Some people look at students as money signs, teaching them skills that'll help them to general more money into the government instead of teaching and showing long term relevant things.

" Imagine you are teaching in a country by teachers; the wonderful land of learning."

- This quote is meaningful to me because I've seen a lot of development within other countries. Such as China allowing students to eat organic foods during school and grow them in the school, learning how to grow also. American school systems are just very strict.

**This chapter didn't change my mind on anything. It was a informative and a thought stimulating chapter.

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"Philosophy Of Education"

"The major teachers-centered philosophies of education are essentialism and perennialism
- I often think about my style of teaching and how I will teach. The "teacher-centered" classrooms are definitely familiar however I don't know if I'd like to pursue that all the time, although most teacher don't do that method all the time. I just think about involving students more in the classroom, allowing them to have a voice and whatnot.
"Dewey saw education as an opportunity to learn how to apply previous experience"
- This quote is important to me because, being in a public school and it being in New York City, my siblings do the same thing and being very proactive in public school I see all the injustices in the school system I always think about what I can do to alter the standard habitual thing to make students learn in a different way that is also very helpful. Similar to Dewey, I think it is important to look outside the box and go a fresh route.
""Can teachers Blend these five philosophies?"
- This quote is important because I thought about how as a teacher you don't have to be so structured or by the books. You can be creative with how you teach and with your students.

**There were some philosophies I was definitely drawn to however there are some I stuck with more than others and this chapter showed me I can be more than just a teacher that has to simply just stand in front of the class and teach science.

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"The Teaching Profession and You"

"As you read through this text stop every now and then and ask yourself "does this peak to my heart Am i enjoying what I am reading ? Does teaching feel right to me?"
- This quote is meaningful to me because many people want to be teachers and don't understand and see all that a teacher is. As one reads this text, one should reflect to make sure this is where their heart is and that it resignates with them so they can be a successful educator.
" Although many of us feel we know a good teacher when we see one , being objective can be difficult"
- This made me think because those who care become teachers. Teachers may be in the classroom doing all that they can trying to put everything together, for instance trying to be there emotionally for students and physically. Doing things in the classroom that's actually going to have long term effect. Pay for performance is competition for the wrong thing. Test scores don't prove effective teaching because you can lead a horse to water but can't make them drink.
"High achieving students should be recruited to teaching"
- I chose this quotes because I never thought about this and it made me reflect to when I was a student I was studious and how would I feel if a teacher motivated me to be like them. It could be a suggestion and not many people want to pursue teaching despite that, however that doesn't mean they would be a good teacher - or does it?

**This Chapter hasn't necessarily changed my thoughts on anything however I learned a ton and it's a lot to think about. It's like every issue branches out into something different and it's so much to think about as a teacher in the career field and in the classroom .

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"Different Ways Of Learning"

"...youth that engage in more outdoor activity report better health and social well-being than their peers who spent hours in front of TV and computer screens. "
- I chose this quote because I knew that kids weren't playing outside but i didn't know it was as much as 50 percent less time than kids did a decade ago. This quote challenged my thoughts to be take advance of the going outside and when I become a teacher I wont allow that number to increase. Being outside is imperative, it has so much benefits such as making friends, science and studies have shown it makes a persons mental state better.

"On the other hand, if we teach to a single learning style or use stereotypes in our teaching, we limit the brain possibilities."

- I chose this quote because it's important to understand there are many forms of learning and its important to appeal to those so students can get the best of their experience in the classroom. Limiting the possibilities of the brain isn't a option when we are trying to make students understand themselves and excel.
"Despite these challenges, many educators and parents believe that we need to do a better job of "gifted inclusion" be designing regular class activities that are more responsive to the needs of the gifted."
- I chose this quote because, gifted students have a place in the classroom as well and we do have to improve the way we connect and appeal to these students.
**My thoughts have altered to the different learning styles I want to implement into my classroom and  I took the other types into consideration.

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"Teaching Your Diverse Students"

"You will teach in a nation more diverse and less Eurocentric than the one you grew up in."
- I chose this quote because not only am I in school to learn to be a teacher but I have to be cognitive about the changes schools are undergoing by being present in schools while I'm learning to be a teacher. so when It's finally time for me to be a full time teacher It can sort of be easier for me to assimilate into the classroom.
"A quarter of Latino's and a third of African Americans agreed with the statement "schools in the U.S. are not really trying to educate black/Latino students."
- I chose this quote because that's a lot of people from that race that can relate to not really be cared for in the school system or anywhere really. School is a requirement so for people to be discriminated against so it's my job to educate myself and other so there is a positive environment.
"...studies indicate that as much as half the achievement gap can be predicted by economics."
- This quote is important because if its education, its kind of confusing and annoying that there are so many factors included that determine the quality of education. I don't think that's fair and it gave me something to think about.

**This chapter changed my mind on what challenges Americans usually endure , america schools and how it usually viewed because of the school system and so much more.

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"Student Life in School and at Home."

"Teachers as gatekeepers."
- This quote is imperative because later in that paragraph, it suggests that teachers control who talks, when they talk and for how long. I don't necessarily agree with that. I don't want my classroom to act as a dictatorship. I would want it to be more of a democracy. I would like to have open classroom for people to express themselves, say what they want and how they feel."What educators do not do to divide students,students often do to themselves."
- I agree with students dividing themselves. I also think it's all about the home-life. Students come to school with what they told to do or act or say. However some students at home don't have any guidance at home. Teachers have to do a mindful job on not excluding certain students in thing according to race,sex, gender, religion etc.
"Caring school relationships build trust and healthier academic and social climate for adolescents."
- Those who care should become teachers because not every students that comes into your classroom will be stable in all cases. Some students go through a lot at home and its the teachers job to create a healthy,,positive environment for all students.

**The other thing that has changed was the way I want to lead my classroom. How I am going to maintain a diverse classroom, welcoming everyone and how I am not going to divide my classroom.

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"The Multicultural History Of American Education."
" One of the striking differences between Christopher Lamb's colonial classroom and today's public school is the role of religion in education."
- Based on prior knowledge, I know that schools were based off of religion and religious aspects. That has obviously changed since then. Religion shouldn't be shot down in schools because people are going to have opinions about it anyways however spiritual aspects should be in schools held in schools because it is proven that it makes people feel and be at ease and allow students to focus.
" A "hall of fame" recognizes individuals contributions to a field...."
- I thought this was important to put in there because teachers were literally praised when schools created now they are looked down upon. Teachers are put down for an abundance of things and this quote made me realize that.
"Pedagogy of the oppressed."
- This quote is important to me because it talks about how education is valuable to society. If education is a requirement and is mandatory why be discriminated against. I like how it explains that teachers should be advocates for the poor and agents for social change. Teachers should be doing a lot in the classroom besides just teaching in front of the room.

** This chapter changed my mind on what it meant to be a common school and how that correlates to schools in the present.