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"What are the joys and disappointments of being a teacher?
- It's an internal struggle mostly. The stresses and pressures of being a teacher versus the joy i get being with the kids. In general, it's a challenge that warms my heart" (Page 4, Teacher G). This particular quote was an example response to a question and we were tasked with picking which quote resonated with us the most. I chose this quote because becoming a teacher has many many ups and downs that some might not be able to overcome. The love of teaching and the feeling of achievement when you see your students do well are things that drive teachers and I hope that I can be that teacher some day. This quote changed my perspective because I thought the path to becoming a teacher was just getting a degree, a certification, and that be the end of it; but it's so much more than that. This quote made me realize that there are numerous struggles and obstacles that every person faces when on the road to being a teacher. Though some of the struggles are different, every one struggles when they're trying to be the best teacher they can be.

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"The High School students who said they had at least one teacher who made them feel excited about the future were more than four times more likely to be involved in and enthusiastic about school than those who did not" (page 8). I chose this quote because I was a student that was most excited for band and my computer technology class. many of my teachers just taught the curriculum so I felt disconnected. If i didn't have band or if I didn't have my computer classes, I didn't want to go to school because i felt that everything else was pointless. This quote changed my thoughts on teaching because in the sense that I know that I'll need to go the extra mile as a band director to make sure that my students are motivated and enthusiastic about more than just music. I want them to be as motivated and excited as I was for band for all of their classes.

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"In a poll of almost a quarter of a million high school students, half said that they did not have a single teacher who inspired them". (page 8)
The same goes for me. There were very few times when I had a teacher that inspired me. It seemed like none of them cared about the students as much as they cared about their paycheck. I chose this quote because being a teacher takes more than just conveying some information. You should show your students you care about them and want to ensure their success.

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"The theory of multiple intelligences goes a long way in explaining why the quality of an individual's performance may vary greatly in different activities rather than reflect a single standard of performance as indicated by an IQ score" (page 28). I chose this quote because many children are defined by their test scores etc when that alone doesn't determine how smart you are. It determines how capable you are of retaining information. A student could be a brilliant mathematician but struggle in english and as a result, the student is labeled negatively. I went through something similar in school because I excelled in math, science, and music but because my grades slipped in english and history, I had negative labels placed on me.

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"We should teach children to develop respectful minds. this means honoring people with different ideas, cultures, and belief systems" (page 29). I chose this quote because kids these days don't know what respect is. They think that because someone is different than them that they're less than they are. When I was younger I was only disrespectful if I was disrespected. Sometimes it got out of line but that's because I was simply treating that person how they treaded me. It's important to respect other's for you know not who they are or where they come from.

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"Teaching to a single learning style may be comfortable for the student, but does not enhance the brain development as much as involving other ways of learning does" (page 34).
I chose this quote because of the fact that every child is different. They feel different, they learn different. I was always a kinesthetic learner, I learned by doing and that might not be the same case for the next person. They could be a visual learner or an auditory learner.

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"A teacher tells the story of being frustrated when African American students interrupt her class with side conversations... perhaps she was falling into a common pattern: noticing misbehavior among black students but 'not seeing' the same misbehavior among white students" (page 53). I chose this quote because this is something that happens often, especially in an urban setting. And teachers tend to play the victim in situations like that. In school, even though I was one of the quieter kids, I was singled out when other people were doing the same things I was doing. The reason being because of my skin color, it made me an easy target for the teacher to single me out.

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"While intentional blindness was commonplace, we now know the world is more complex than that. It is important that today's schools recognize and respond to the needs of LGBTQA students" (page 57). LGBTQA students are just as much students as cisgender, heterosexual students. They too deserve the right to learn but there are very few welcoming environments for students in the LGBT community. I watched a video of a transgender student using the bathroom and the teachers and security guards broke into the bathroom stall to forcibly escort the student out. Which, by the way, is a violation of privacy, and basic human rights.

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"Recognizing the experiences and histories of all you students is an important first step in creating a climate that honors and celebrates diversity" (page 79). I chose this quote because most teaches don't go to the lengths of understanding their multicultural classroom. Their main priority is teaching the curriculum and keeping their job even if they're doing poorly. Throughout school, I've been in classrooms with students of several different ethnic backgrounds, religions, and races. The teachers didn't really take into account our cultural differences because it simply didn't matter to them. But recognizing a child's culture and honoring it is something that will make them feel welcomed.

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"How does time unfold in schools? Research suggests that while teachers are typically very busy, students are often caught in patterns of delay that force them to do nothing" (page 85). I chose this quote because more often than not are students bored in the class room; especially after finishing an activity and having time to spare. Students don't have as many obligations as teachers so of course there's going to be ample free time for students. In my case, the longer I sat idle, waiting for time to pass, the more bored I was. Time starts slowing down when I'm not occupied with something.

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"Today, children are the poorest group in our society, and current programs and policies are woefully inadequate to meed their growing needs" (Page 99). I chose this quote because children are impressionable and if they're under the impression that they're less than their friend because they don't have the best sneakers, clothes, technology, etc. it can damage their character and lower their self-esteem. Impoverished environments can also be damaging to a students character because a student that grows up in a nice neighborhood is held on a higher pedestal than a kid that grew up in an impoverished neighborhood.

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"Efforts such as Mckinney-Vento give schools the potential to act as a stabilizing force for homeless youth and their families" (page 102). I chose this quote because a child shouldn't be denied their right to education just because they don't have a home. There was once a point in my life where I thought I would end up homeless because of bad blood in my family and I didn't know whether I would still be able to go to school because of that. It's a good this that act exists because there are so many bright children that would otherwise be forced to turn to the streets instead of being in school.

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"'Separate but not equal' was not equal" I chose this quote because everyone has differences but that doesn't make one better than the other. No two or more people can be separate and still be treated as equals. To this day there are groups of people that are treated as less than human because of differences in religion, skin color, etc. Thankfully I didn't grow up in a society where racism greatly effected my life.

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"By 1900, approximately 200,000 Mexican Americans were living in the Southwest, having built the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, Tucson, Albuquerque, Dallas, and San Antonio" (page 133). I chose this quote because we as American citizens often forget the importance of the Mexican American citizens and the families hoping to better their lives by migrating to the US. We place negative labels on members of a race because the media deemed them as such. If not for the Mexican American settlers, we wouldn't have some of the things we have today in this country.

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"Too much education would leave women with "monstrous brains and puny bodies"... flowing thought and constipated bowels" Dr. Edward Clarke, 1873 (page 140). I chose this quote because he was way wrong. Some of the most successful people are women and with sexist views like that the country wouldn't get very far if people didn't stop believing in ideals like that. Another reason I chose this quote is because of the fact that I'm a woman getting an education and proving men that doubt me wrong (I'm talking to you Zap).

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"Progressivists build the curriculum around the experiences, interests, and abilities of students, and encourage students to work together cooperatively" (page 160). I chose this quote because teacher-centered classrooms can often be boring to some students. Imagine sitting idle for 40+ minutes while a teacher talks at you about things you don't care to know. After a certain period of time, you would lose interest and your grades could slip as a result of that. Progressive classrooms keep students moving and engaged and I think that's essential for student growth.

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"Existentialist learning is self-paced and self-directed and includes a great deal of individual contact with the teacher" (page 166). I chose this quote because students aren't going to learn at the same speed. While existentialism might not be the best approach to teaching, it still is a good method of having a student learn because the student more or less creates their own curriculum; similar to picking your classes in college. I like the freedom of taking what I want to take.

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"What is a philosophy of education? Do you have one? Do you think it matters?" (page 151). I chose this quote because not everyone will know what their philosophy of education is if they have one. These questions gets people think about what they value in an education thus leading them to discovering their philosophy of education.

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"Currently, the local and state governments share the biggest burden of funding schools, with the federal government responsible for just 6 to 8 percent of the total" (page 181). I chose this quote because of the face that it shouldn't be up to local government to provide funding for schools. Education is a constitutional right with the fact that it isn't heavily funded by the government makes it seem more like a privilege than a right.

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"Why do Americans tolerate such dramatic inequities in school funding?" (page 186). I chose this quote because its shocking at first when you find out the vast differences in funding between the local and federal governments. Another funding issue is the funding of music programs. As a music student, I find that the funding goes to the wrong places. Sure sports are fun to watch but music students statistically have higher grades than athletes and have higher graduation rates than athletes yet sports programs get funded more.

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"Wealthier Schools attract better prepared teachers and create smaller classes. Poorer schools cannot afford this" (page 188). I chose this quote because well prepared teachers have somewhat of a chose in the school they go to depending on if they're hired at more than one school. They choose to go to the wealthier school because they'll have a fatter wallet. Too many teachers pass up schools where they can really make a difference and that says a lot about the values of American teachers

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"The right to academic freedom is not absolute. The courts will balance your right to academic within the school system's interests in student's learning appropriate subject matter in an environment conducive to learning" (page 212). I chose this quote because academic freedom can be dangerous. I personally think it's a good think that the right to academic freedom isn't absolute because some teachers can go crazy with power and teach their kids things that are unethical

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"You can't ignore your ethical responsibility" (page 236). I chose this quote because cause being a bystander in a constantly escalating situation could cost someone their life if it got too extreme. If you, a teacher, see something happening, it's up to you to act upon it to try deescalate the situation or at least seek help. If you're in the wrong place it the wrong time, you're ethically responsible to prevent any bad outcomes.

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"Law tells us what is legal or illegal - but laws aren't capable of guiding us through many of the moral quandaries that we will undoubtedly encounter in (and beyond) our classrooms" (page 241). I chose this quote because there are things some consider moral and others consider immoral and we as a society should understand what is moral and what isn't and act upon the things we value and things we deem moral

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"For most of our history, school did not matter much to most Americans. in 1918, compulsory elementary school attendance finally became the law in all states, but even then only 20 percent of teens aged 14 through 17 attended some form of high school without necessarily graduating" I chose this quote because of the importance of school in todays society, back when men were drafted in the war and women were tasked with staying home and tending to the housework and kids, school wasn't really that important. As of today, most entry level positions can't be filled without some type of higher education. In my case, I want to be a teacher therefore, I need at least a bachelor's degree. If I want more qualifications, I would have to seek even higher education.

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"Advocated hoped that charter schools would enhance education and discover innovative teaching strategies that traditional schools would then adopt. But in fact, very little of what works for charter schools has found its way into regular classrooms" (255). I chose this quote because one technique isn't going to be equally as helpful for two different settings, people, etc.

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"Teachers in schools without trust naturally cling to job security (like tenure) for protection and are unlikely to try new strategies" (270). I chose this quote because teachers will often repeat the same habits if it ensures that that their job will be protected. They don't want to try new things because they don't want to lose their job because of a different strategy.

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"As a future teacher, it makes a lot of sense for you to begin thinking about who decides what you should teach. In fact, what you teach is decided by competing interest groups" (pg 282). I chose this quote because new teachers think they can decided what they teach when in most cases, that's not going to happen. As a future music educator, i do have somewhat of a say in what i'm going to teach my students because i decide their repertoire so long as it's within the state requirements.

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"It is unlikely that education will be redefined completely before you graduate college, yet technology's influence is growing demonstrably." (pg 302). I chose this quote because I know education isn't going to change in a few years but with the integration of technology in the classroom, is likely to be more efficient.

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"Too often our world is marked by misunderstanding and anger; cultural, class, and religious conflict; widespread poverty; physics deprivation, and interpersonal and international classes" (pg 303). I chose this quote because we as a society are too consumed with the negative things that impact us instead of trying to work toward turning the negatives into positives.

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"Behind even the most brilliant teaching performance, there is usually well-practices skill at work" (pg 309). I chose this quote because no one is born perfect. Thing that we perfect take time and effort and sacrifice in order to have a positive turnout

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"Although there is ample room for natural talent, most teaching is bsed on "tried and true" practices" (pg 309). I chose this quote because like I stated before, Teaching takes time, and effort and many more things that strengthens the natural talent a teacher may already have.

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"Computers cannot create a culture of excellence and push students to meet high expectations" (pg 328). I chose this quote because computers are artificial intelligence, they're not capable of encouraging and inspiring students. Sure technology is helpful but it takes a certain level of care and commitment in a teacher to really inspire their students.