Think back to your school days. Think of the teachers that lectured at you. Were you expected to memorize the predetermined perspectives and theories of past generations? Did they seem relevant? Today, can you recall what you learned?
I can, sort of. But the subjects I really remember are those that a few remarkable teachers shared with me. Did you have …
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The Brilliance of Lev Vygotsky
Surprise!
My top five list of MAT@USC surprises so far:
5. Rude awakening: The realization that I can actually be in the same class as someone born the year before I graduated from high school.
4. The seemingly insurmountable obstacles facing educators and students in underserved schools. On the list: deteriorating buildings with interiors that bear a startling resemblance to those of abandoned …
The Shipwreck
I wanted to write about a recent concept that I have learned in my Human Differences course while studying for my master of arts in teaching. I really liked learning about the “shipwreck”, a concept in regards to a learner’s identity. When something devastating occurs in one’s life (in the school arena) it can be demoralizing. This can include being …
Watching Others Learn Outside the Classroom
I wanted to share an experience about how I’ve applied what I’ve have learned while getting my masters in education outside of the classroom. My sister has a two and half year old son. He is constantly exploring and learning new things everyday. I was watching him and my sister together as they interacted and played in their backyard. After …
