CHS OPEN
HOUSEOctober 6, 2010
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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Students need to be given choice and a voice in the classroom. The teacher is a facilitator- the classroom should revolve around student needs and learning.
Producing students who can think critically and make decisions for themselves.
Producing students who take responsibility for their own actions and choices.
ABOUT ME
Currently finishing BA in Secondary Education: English Comprehensive from UNLV.
Plan to go back for my Masters after I start teaching.
Graduated from the TEACH Academy here at Clark.
SEMESTER GOALS Explore different cultures by exploring
various texts from around the world. Improve reading and writing skills
through essays, poetry, reading (in and out of class), projects, etc.
Inspire students to continue their education and become life long learners.
Help students become their own advocates and take responsibility for their own actions and choices.
SEMESTER PLANS Started year with Allegory of the Cave and
Oedipus
Transitioning into creation stories from different cultures and allusions
From there we will be reading The Kite Runner by Kahled Hosseini and then Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
Students will also be selecting a novel to read outside of class every month.
