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Since students are often not introduced to various discipline specific literacy skills until later in their educational journeys, this may cause resistance and challenges within the classroom. I remember being in college when I was asked to give a presentation in a science class. The only instructions I was given were to choose a prompt from a list and create a powerpoint presentation that's at least 10 minutes. I was terrified because I had only ever given presentations in English and Humanities courses. I had no idea how to present anything in a science course, and it was my first introduction to it. I imagine this may be what many students feel like when introduced to new ways of learning. It's important that I ensure students have the skills needed to perform well within a specific discipline, without making assumptions about their prior knowledge.

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Disciplinary Literacy in My Future Classroom

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Disciplinary Literacy in My Future Classroom

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Disciplinary literacy should always be taken into consideration when assessing student readiness for content. Teachers shouldn't assume that students know how to interact with the texts of a specific course on the first day. While most kids are taught general literacy skills, those won't always apply in every class. As a math and science teacher, it is my responsibility to ensure that students are prepared to read and write like mathematicians and scientists.

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Disciplinary literacy is the ability to comprehend, read, write, produce, and analyze within a specific discipline. It is the skills required to understand content-specific texts, such as a math document, an argumentative essay, scientific research reports, and history textbooks. Each discipline approaches their reading and writing differently. Skills that students learn in a literature analysis course most likely won't apply when reading a scientific report in a biology course.

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I believe my knowledge in the content of my discipline will be a strength in my teaching. I am passionate about what I teach and about the process of teaching. I have always loved to connect with people and share my passions with them, and teaching has become my favorite way of doing that. However, I find myself at a loss when the people I connect with don't share those same passions, or they are unmotivated to learn. Connecting with students that are unmotivated or uninterested to learn is a struggle that I have to overcome. As a teacher, a goal of mine is to get students excited and passionate about what they're learning, which is often times easier said than done.

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The band of the Milky Way galaxy above a snowy landscape

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I have always loved science ever since I was a kid. My first ever science presentation was on the planet Venus, and the knowledge I gained from researching has stuck with me ever since. Growing up in a small town in the northernmost parts of Montana also gave me access to a dark night sky where I could experience meteor showers, clear views of the constellations, and even the Aurora Borealis. High school brought on higher levels of learning in relation to science, where I discovered a love for physics and math. To this day, I still find myself in awe at the night sky and find the connection between science, math, and the universe fascinating and exciting. I am always teaching myself new astronomy facts and concepts, and hope to continue my learning as a teacher of math and science.

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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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- My favorite book
- I have a love of sci-fi, the universe, comedic writing styles, and reading
- As someone with ADHD, keeping focus while reading is always a challenge, but good books always manage to keep my attention

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Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana

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- Glacier National Park, 40 minutes outside of my hometown in Montana
- Solidified my love for the outdoors, mountains, wildlife, and road trips
- Memories of driving up Going-to-the-Sun Road with my family and eventually showing my friends the same views I grew up with