I've struggled to find what I wanted to be in the future. Everyone would ask what my goals were and that question would always stress me out. I had no idea of what path I wanted to take, I was trying to please others as well as myself. It was a matter of figuring out who I was as a person and what made me happy. I used to teach dance to elementary kids who mainly spoke Spanish. I found most joy in helping them and seeing the kids achieve something they were struggling with. It also made me realize how language was a big problem and advantage. From this experience, I figured I could use my Spanish speaking skills and experience of struggling with language, to help kids who are also struggling. I want to make an impact in lives, and its especially essential for kids and their development to start at a young age.
My goal is to teach in the bilingual classes for Spanish speakers. I have not quiet thought of an exact grade level, I want to try different grades to get different experiences. I want to have a very visual and hands on classroom setting. I tend to learn best like that and I think it'll be good for the kids so they can stay focused. I like to have fun, and encourage creativity, my classroom will be a learning environment made to teach not only school subjects, but also the kids own personalities and place in life.
It is so neat that you wish to teach bilingual classes. What a wonderful goal for yourself!
ReplyDeleteI like to actually try out the new things I am learning, too. For me, that is what is meant by hands on learning. What do you mean when you say that?
I would say that what I see hands on learning that way as well. I think of hands on as holding something physically and being able to visually see what I'm doing.
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