After reflecting about my experience getting my master of arts in teaching thus far, I realize I am truly connected to a greater community. This greater community is USC and the USC community is everywhere. Last week I was at Disneyland and proudly noted many people had on USC hats or t-shirts. I had an extreme sense of pride and …
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Archive for August, 2009
My new friends
I feel so connected to all of my peers/colleagues in the master of arts in teaching program. I have made a lot of friends whom I have gotten to know over the past couple months. One of my MAT@USC friends just had her second baby (who is absolutely adorable!), another friend is currently living in London with her husband and …
You Are Not Alone
While the insight provided by the professors and the coursework thus far has been exceptional, the most personally gratifying experience of getting my master of education has been provided by my peers. The MAT@USC has designed a program that encourages peer communication and support. Because of the diversity of our classmates, and the distance between, the one-on-one and group meetings …
Connecting with my peers
My ability to connect with other individuals and my peers in a meaningful and reciprocal way has been awesome! As I mentioned last week, the 2sc platform we use in the master of arts in teaching program is both user and socially friendly. I have made some very good friends over the past couple months. I have had the opportunity …
Learning from fellow students
Throughout my experience getting my masters in education I have constantly seen advancements and improvements to the educational arena we students use. Whether it’s in a class discussion among fifteen classmates or in a small group during orientation, the level of interaction among students is high. We are encouraged to expand our perspectives through forums and wall postings. MAT student …
