Final Project - Samantha Kurdziel by https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y Chapters from the textbook: Teachers, Schools, and Society. en-us 2018-10-11 13:51:40 UTC 2025-10-11 11:06:09 UTC hello@padlet.com The Teaching Profession and You - Chapter 1 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729296 Quote 1: "The economic situation for teachers is depressing. But looking beyond the dollars world, the psychic rewards in teaching can be extraordinary." (Page 7) I choose this quote because I can relate to it. When I was thinking about what career I wanted to pursue, money was not a factor to me, it was a bonus. I thought about what I like to do, which is working with children. Also, I thought about how I could make a difference. Teaching was my first thought because it had the two aspects I was looking for, and money just came along with it.
Quote 2: "Teachers move the world forward-- a meaningful way to spend one's life and more relevant than the word professional, and perhaps even more relevant than salary." (Page 9) I liked this quote because it's showing that being a "professional" doesn't always mean you're the one getting the most money. Yes, you might think that the more money you make, the more professional you are, but that's not always the case. Some people might think that being professional also means that you're inspiring someone to go and leave their mark on the world. When I become a teacher I hope that I act in a professional way and also inspire all of my students to enjoy their education.
Quote 3: "You may find yourself spending more time analyzing the needs of the individual students, exploring new approaches, and asking such questions as: How can I help this shy child? What is this student's learning problem?" (Page 19) I felt like this quote is showing how teachers want to become better teachers. Not just in the curriculum, but also how they can reach out to their students. They want to find ways to motivate them and help succeed. The teachers not only trying to do this in the school setting, but in the world around them too. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729296 Different Ways of Learning - Chapter 2 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729434 Quote 1: "This means honoring people with different ideas, different cultures, and different belief systems. In fact, we have so much to learn from those who have experienced different lives." (Page 29) Going through this chapter, this quote spoke out to me the most, because it's something that everyone needs to realize. It's like the quote, "don't judge a book by its cover," and then adding on by saying we can learn something from one another. Just like you can learn something from actually reading the book. It's neat how the book took a quote that mot have heard before and related it to a real life situation. I realize that as a teacher I will see many different beliefs and need to accept and respect them all. 
Quote 2: "Many students seek a quiet place in the library to prepare for finals; others learn best in a noisy environment or with a crowd of people; still others study most effectively in a state of perpetual motion, constantly walking in circles to help their concentration." (Page 32) This quote stood out to me. It goes through different ways that people study. Obviously there are other ways that people can study, but these seem like the most generic. Personally I study by talking to myself or reteaching what I learned. By talking about the information I was taught I am able to get a better understanding of what I have learned. So, it was interesting to see the diverse ways that people study. As a teacher I will need to be able to help my students to find study habits that work.
Quote 3: "For many years, the legal system mirrored society's judgement that the best policy toward those with disabilities was 'out of sight, out of mind.'" (Page 40) I choose this quote because I didn't like the society's judgement on the policy they used. It was during the time that everyone saw school as a privilege not a right. All because someone has a disability they should still be treated as human. They shouldn't be treated as a lamp you broke that you don't want to replace. There was nothing saying that poor children had a policy like this, so why did the children with disabilities? As a teacher I plan to work with special ed kids and will be accepting of their disabilities.  
]]> 2018-10-11 13:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729434 Teaching Your Diverse Students - Chapter 3 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729522 Quote 1: "Teachers believe that racial minorities and boys will be the greater discipline challenge, so that's what they focus on, and that's what they see." (Page 53) This quote is saying that teachers don't look at the actual behavior that's happening they look at the person who they think did it, based on stereotypes. Children who are white or girls usually fly under the radar. When you ask a teacher if they are being fair after a behavior happened, they will say yes. In some cases their intentions are correct, but the behavior isn't. I choose this quote because when I become a teacher I am hoping that I don't look at what I see, I hope I'll look at the behavior.  I hope that I will not be stereotypical when I am a teacher.
Quote 2: "In the years ahead, fluid gender identities likely will touch the heart of K-12 schools as well, influencing instruction, teacher language, curriculum, school practices, and policies, much as the concept of gender discrimination did almost half a century ago." (Page 59) This quote seemed interesting to me, because it made me start thinking about what the world will be like when I'm a teacher. Right now there's a lot of conversation about getting gender neutral bathrooms inside schools and such, but I never thought about how the curriculum and languages would have to change in schools. Will they have classes or assemblies to teach everyone the correct words to use? Are sports teams going to be coed in the future? There are a lot of things to think about that could change over the years, and this quote really helped me realize and start to think about those changes.
Quote 3: "Recognizing the experiences and histories of all your students is an important first step in creating a climate that honors and celebrates diversity. Your teaching behaviors should also reinforce your commitment to equity." (Page 79) I choose this quote because I felt like it could relate to the other book we are reading, For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood. The author of that book talks a lot about recognizing where the students come from, which is an important role for teachers in my opinion. Hopefully as a future I will be able to recognize my students pasts so diversity can be celebrated throughout the classroom. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729522 Student Life in School and at Home - Chapter 4 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729667 Quote 1: "Students are expected to be quite and passive, to think quickly (and perhaps superficially), to rely on memory, and to be dependent on the teacher." (Page 87) I don't like this quote. I don't believe that every student should think quickly, not everyone does. Sometimes it takes some people a longer time to process a question than others. If teachers call on the first student who raises their hand they aren't giving every kid an opportunity to give an answer. I also don't believe that they should be passive. If kids are passive, things are going to happen around them and they won't question it. if they let this happen they are going to be walked all over later in life. They need to realize that they can question things and stand up for what they believe in. I also want my students to feel like they can ask any and all questions.  
Quote 2: "I feel pressure from my parents and teachers to do well in school. But when I do, boys won't ask me to the school dance and even my girlfriends call me a 'nerd.' So now I talk less in class and don't study as much. The teasing hurts, so it's easier to hide being smart." (Page 93) I felt like I could relate to this quote. In middle school I was put in the advance classes and then continued in them through out high school. I played sports, but the people who weren't getting on honor roll would sit there and make fun of the kids who were. I'm hoping that as a teacher I can tell if this is happening to someone. If their grades start dropping, I'll start asking if they need help, etc. I feel like as a teacher I will try to make being smart seem cooler so this doesn't happen as much.
Quote 3: "Bullying has been an accepted school tradition for decades, if not centuries, often because so many teachers accept the myths surrounding bullying: Only a small number of children are affected, students are just 'tattling, it's a natural behavior,' and 'boys will be boys.'  But those myths are dangerous." (Page 108) I choose this quote, because it annoyed me. I grew up hearing the, one about boys liking you, that's why they pick on you. Also, I was big tattler and the teachers would talk to the student that caused the problem, but it wouldn't stop anything. This quote made me think about DASA and how it's supposed to help. But how is it supposed to help if some teachers still believe in those myths? As a teacher I want to try to help those being bullied and stop the boys will be boys myth. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291729667 The Multicultural History of American Education - Chapter 5 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730059 Quote 1: "During the early decades of the nineteenth century, the democratic ideal became popular as many 'common people' - immigrants, small farmers, and urban laborers - demanded greater participation in the democracy. With the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828, the voices of many poor white people were heard, particularly their demands for educational access." (Page 119)  I choose this quote because it was inspiring. People would get together and fight for what they wanted. It showed that people actually used to care about their education. They wanted to learn and be apart of the community so they fought for it. This just shows how much society has changed. When people actually wanted to learn, they had to fight for it. Now we have people who abuse the power of free education. But, I feel that all people do have a right to education. 
Quote 2: "Other analysts believe that education was deliberately omitted from the Constitution because Americans feared control of the schools by a central government, any central government, as had been the case in Europe. They saw central control as a possible threat to their freedom." (Page 127) This quote made me think about what education would be like if we did have a central form of education. It got my mind thinking, like would there still be state testing if there was a central government? Would there be uniforms in all schools? I'm glad that we have education freedom, because I'm scared to see what the world of education would look like without it. I would not want to teach in a school that was completely controlled by the government.
Quote 3: "Obviously not all influential educators have been included in these brief profiles, but it is important to begin recognizing significant educational contributions. Indirectly or directly, these individuals have influenced your life as a student and will influence your career as a teacher." (Page 142) This quote showed me that there are many contributors to my education now and in my future. It made me realize that I should stop taking schools for granted. Many people worked hard for schools to be the way they are today. This quote changed the way that I look at schools and education. I can only hope that one day I will become a part of many other journeys for my student.  ]]> 2018-10-11 13:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730059 Philosophy of Education - Chapter 6 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730234 Quote 1: "For example, your responses may indicate whether you generally trust people to do the right thing, or if you believe that individuals need supervision. How have your culture, religion, upbringing, and political beliefs shaped your responses to the items in this inventory? How have your own education and life experiences influenced your philosophical beliefs?" (Page 155) I choose this quote because it made me think about how I'll be bringing my own beliefs into a classroom. Or how I'll be bringing my beliefs into any job I get. This quote made me change my ways of thinking about education. I never realized how teachers beliefs could affect their jobs. I thought they were just told what to teach and they taught. Some put their own spin on the things they teach. You can bring your beliefs in to the classroom but, you need to know when to express them and when to suppress them.  
Quote 2: "Blending independent problem solving with a traditional philosophy of teachers telling students what they are to learn might not work. Either students are taught how to think for themselves, or they are told what to think, and compromise is not an option." (Page 167)  I choose this quote because it made me think. Students maybe used to different philosophies or traditions in the classroom. I'm going to have to learn how to adapt to to different learning styles. This way the students I have in the future can get the best learning experience. While I go through my schooling I have seen that I learn different than others in my class. This quote changed my thinking that a teacher can just teach one way and everyone will understand it in their own way. I will need to be able to explain my curriculum in different ways so that they can all understand.
Quote 3: "As a nation, we rarely identify or reflect on the ideas that derive from many parts of Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America. We are guilty of ethnocentrism, the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others and (perhaps worse) to fail to consider other cultures at all. Let's broaden our view and examine education as practiced in other cultures." (Page 171) This quote made me think about my past classes from pre-k up. When we celebrated holidays we only stuck to the well known ones we do in America and that culture. I don't remember ever learning about what other cultures did during the holidays. For Christmas I know we researched how other countries celebrate and participated in them, but we didn't learn how the Jewish celebrate or anything like that. This quote made me realize that we should start generalizing holiday seasons, into summer things, fall things, etc. This way if someone doesn't celebrate something, but they're to scared to say anything, they participate willingly. Hopefully as a teacher I can find a fun way to include education and festivities for all the holidays. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730234 Financing and Governing America's Schools - Chapter 7 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730527 Quote 1: "We believe that teachers should be major participants in financial and governance policy decisions. The recent trend toward testing teachers and rating schools is an example of what happens when teachers are left out of policy circles." (Page 180)  This quote made me realize that there's more to teaching than just the teacher and the student. You should look into what kind of government policies and financial decisions. When applying for jobs I know to start looking at their financial things and government policies, to make sure they match the ones I like. This will help pick a job that benefits me and fits me best.
Quote 2: "The researchers suggested that money spent on improving instruction and reducing class size resulted in a more effective educational experience and greater income upon graduation for poorer students. So money, wisely spent, does indeed make a difference. But, unfortunately, the public often does not provide these extra funds." (Page 186) This quote also made me realize that I need to make sure that schools are putting their money towards things that will benefit the students. If a school focuses on their students then the student rates will start to increase because the students will realize that the school is actual starting to put their students first. Also, by putting their student first, it will show me or others applying for jobs at that school that the school cares.
Quote 3: "By focusing on quality teaching rather than testing, Finland regularly attains the highest test scores in the Western world, and its economy is rated among the most innovative, creative and successful. It is a nation that respects its educators and gives them the autonomy to design and measure each student's education without working under the fearful shadow of the testing and competition. We have much to learn from Finland." (Page 209) I liked this quote because it shows that we don't need testing to make a school a good school. We just need to start making or finding quality teachers to help the students. This quote made me start to think about other ways that we could improve our school system so that we can also start respecting our educators and measure each students education. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730527 School Law and Ethics - Chapter 8 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730673 Quote 1: "Four out of five teachers and nearly that many principals describe 'defensive teaching' - meaning that their educational decisions are motivated by a desire to avoid legal challenges. Educators believe that fewer laws would reduce their legal concerns and improve the quality of education." (Page 212) This quote bugged me so that's why I chose it. It's annoying that there are so many laws against teaching that teachers have to watch what they say, or teach because it could end up in a lawsuit. People are getting so touchy now-a-days with everything, it's hard to say anything. This quote had me going back and forth about still teaching or not, but then I realize that there are going to be obstacles o matter what I choose to do.  Quote 2: "You can't ignore your ethical responsibility. The potential for harm to Sam is simply too great to remain silent. An ethical course to follow is to share your concerns with an appropriate person - perhaps a psychologist, counselor, or administrator at school, or Child Protective Services, which can accept a confidential report. Sharing your concern does not mean you're accusing anyone of child abuse." (Page 236) This quote made me realize that I'm not just responsible for students inside the classroom. I need to make sure that I'm looking for signs of trouble outside of the classroom. Even if it means making anonymous comments to CPS for a child's safety. This made me start to pay more attention to others around me now and see if I can spot anything to question them about to practice for when I'm a teacher. 
Quote 3: "Laws tell 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) Laws are what make sure we stay out of legal trouble. I chose this quote because it shows that laws won't help us through everything we encounter as a teacher. We are going to have some situations that we won't know how to handle, if there are no laws for it. This quote just made me start to realize that I won't know how to handle some situations if there's no rules or laws telling teachers how to solve a situation. Will there be a lawsuit if a teacher does something they think is right, but the parent doesn't think so? What if the school can't do anything to help you? There are a lot of things to think about when going into a teaching.  ]]> 2018-10-11 13:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730673 Purposes of America's Schools and the Current Reform Movement - Chapter 9 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730827 Quote 1: "As we've seen, both traditional schools and alternative schools can work really well or very poorly. We believe that no single 'form' of school holds the answer for every student." (Page 263) This quote made me think about the different learning styles and how everyone needs a different one to fit their academic needs. Maybe everyone needs a different type of school to help them succeed academically. Some kids might need to be put in a school specifically for special needs children. Or maybe some learn better in the public school setting. Also, maybe some of the teachers can only preform well in a certain school, or just perform better. This made me think will I be a teacher that will be able to teach anywhere, or will I be more well performed in one school setting.
Quote 2: "When we recognize the incredible power of expectations, it's essential to examine how teacher, staff, and administrators' judgments (conscious or unconscious) shape expectations. For example, good-looking, well-dressed students fit a certain stereotype, so educators (and others) tend to think those students are smarter than their less attractive peers." (Page 266) This quote made me think about how most people judge others on the way they look. Some kids that aren't bright might dress nicer so they come off as smarter. Or some kids might dress more gangster like even though they are super bright they just don't want others to know. This also goes for teachers. The students look at the teachers as well as their peers and judge them based on what they wear or their appearance. I know from high school if teachers looked older or dis shoveled the students would try to pull tricks on them about assignments. This just made me realize that I can't assume something about my students until I give them a chance and hopefully they will do the same for me.
Quote 3: "After decades of reform efforts and new education technology, today's schools still operate remarkably like the schools of a century ago." (Page 272) This quote shocked me so I chose it. It's crazy that schools still operate in ways that it did when they first started. Obviously we have upgraded the education throughout the years with new technology and new information. Also, people have lost the respect for the schools now that it's a right instead of privilege. This quote made me think about what kind of teaching techniques can I take from the past and make it more relevant to what is going on in society now. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291730827 Curriculum, Standards, and Testing - Chapter 10 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291731099 Quote 1: "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." (Page 280) This quote related to me because I would prefer to learn in other places than where tests and grades were. I liked to play sports and join clubs, to learn social skills and other skills I can from these activities. This made me think about the students that I might have in the future that might learn the same that I did. How can I incorporate this learning style in the classroom to help those that don't learn that great with tests or grades? I liked this quote it made me think about other ways to teach.
Quote 2: "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, and the final product sometimes seems bland and/or a hard-to-swallow stew. Anyone from the President of the United States to an individual parent can have an impact on what is taught in your classroom." (Page 282) This quote made me mad. Why are people who aren't even involved in the education system involved in picking what is taught in the classroom. Like they might not have children who struggle with the topics chosen. The things that are taught in the classroom should be picked by educators or people involved in the education system.
Quote 3: "It is unlikely that education will be redefined completely before you graduate college, yet technology's influence is growing demonstrably. Consider technology mastery as part of your professional development. Attend relevant courses and workshops, and observe colleagues applying technology - but do not lose your skepticism." (Page 302) This quote was shocking to me because it made me think, will education ever be redefined? Also, I'm not the best with computers so reading that I need to become more of a master of technology kind of scares me. Will education be fully technology in the future? Will we still have the basic foundations of education that we had in the past or will that all be forgotten? There's a lot to think about when you read some of this. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291731099 Becoming an Effective Teacher - Chapter 11 kurdzisl01 https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291731213 Quote 1: "Some individuals are naturally gifted teachers. Their classrooms are dazzling alive. Students are motivated and excited, and their enthusiasm translates into academic achievement. For these truly talented educators, teaching seems to be pure art or magic. But behind even the most brilliant teaching performance, there is usually well-practiced skill at work." (Page 309) This quote motivated me. It made me think about my future classroom and how I want to be that teacher with the classroom that is dazzling alive. I hope that I can keep this quote in mind when I go through student teaching and starting job, and just realize it's a step to help get my dazzling classroom. Hopefully it will help me achieve a great teaching future.
Quote 2: "Effective classroom managers are waiting at the door when the children arrive, rather than entering a room late after noise and disruption have had a chance to build. Starting form the very first day of school, they teach standards or norms of appropriate student behavior, actively and directly." (Page 313) This quote shocked me. Most of my teachers would stand outside their door to greet everyone and then come into the classroom. They would enter a noisy classroom and then have to take time out of their class to quiet us down. When they just could have stayed in the classroom and had a quiet class from the beginning. But this also made me think, did the school make the teachers stand out in the hallways during passing times. There's a lot to think about when it comes to teaching. What kind of classroom you're going to walk into and how are you going to handle that class.  
Quote 3: "Becoming a reflective teacher involves growing beyond your current concerns with instructional and management techniques, the 'how to' questions (where many beginning teachers naturally start) and moving toward 'what' ad 'why' questions, the questions and answers that transform teachers into insightful and gifted instructors." (Page 337) This quote helped me realize the start of a teacher. They all start with questions and gradually move up to more advanced questions to help them better their careers. What kind of questions am I going to ask and how will they benefit me in the future or will they just benefit me in that point and time? There is a lot to think about when you're first starting out and I'm starting to realize that now. There are going to be a lot of challenges that I am going to face as a teacher. ]]> 2018-10-11 13:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kurdzisl01/fk7pwt7x756y/wish/291731213