Web Log 2

The program I am working with is called Many Villages in Roxboro. I will be working in a classroom helping a teacher however I can, whether its grading papers or tutoring students. I think that this will be a good learning experience for me. Not only because I will be working in a classroom helping students, but also because I can watch a teacher and maybe pick up some things on what makes a good teacher and how to approach teaching a class. I am looking forward to this opportunity and cannot wait to start.

Time Line

The first event that helped my decision to become a teacher is my eighth grade math teacher. I had difficulty learning algebra and she stayed after school with me almost every day to give me private lessons so I could try and learn the material. This really helped me learn the material and I never had trouble with math in high school because of all the help she gave me.

Another time that made me want to become a teacher was my tenth grade history teacher. He was one of the worst teachers I ever had. I missed about two weeks of class because I was sick and my grade started to drop. I went to him for help and he said there was nothing he could do. When I started thinking about becoming a teacher I said I would never become a teacher like that and I would always be willing to help my students.

Weblog Introduction

1. Jason Berger. Pittsburgh, PA. jberger12@jcu.edu

2. Jason

3. Junior - early childhood education

4. I really like watching and following sports, especially football. I work for the football team here at JCU.

5. If the teacher presents a classroom that is more discussion based and the other students around me are participating as well.

6.I am usually quiet in class. I almost always prepare the assignments on time for class. I can adapt to any learning environment. If I don't understand something I'll either ask in class or meet with the teacher outside of class.

8. My chemistry teacher my first semester here taught me how to study and prepare for exams because I didn't really know how to so I think he is the reason I am still at John Carroll.

9. I just think to maximize a student's potential, the student needs a teacher to help him from an early age to instill education in him/her for when they grow older. This is why I want to be an early childhood major.

10. I think as long as the projects and papers are made clear and explained so we understand what is expected, then every student will get the most out of this class.