My Philosophy of Learning

All through elementary i remember being able to learn everything and anything i was taught very good. Guess it was just that easy. High school wasnt very great. Now that i am in college i found it hard to study, to actually understand what the cirriculum was about. it took me two years to actually get into learning skills and actually comprehend what exactly i was learning. I think taking notes, studying them that night or even just going over them helps me out a lot. I think homework that is assigned or classroom work should be able to engage with what each individual has experienced in life terms. A lot of students find it a lot interesting when they are able to relate their life and past experiences into their work. Of course that cant always happen with ......

Readiness

I think readiness comes from the influential aspects of childrens lives. Every year they move on to a grade and they become a year older in knowledge. In order for them to be ready for the next level, I think they need to have that confidence and ability to know that they will accomplish certain goals and achievements. rising to the next level is a big deal for a student, and if they go into the next grade not knowing what theyre suppose to know or even have to the confidence to actually learn, this student may feel low about themselves and disappointment.

Shitty First Drafts

I believe Lamott has a very great point to the fears and pressure of writing. I always feel they way she does when it comes to writing a paper. There are times when I feel like there is no way I am gonna get this paper done, and have no clue where to start. I guess I've never thought about the whole first, second, and third draft. I've always tried to make my first draft almost perfect enough to just turn it in and settle for the grade I recieved. Now as a future educator, I now know that that's not the way to think. I want my students to want to write and to enjoy writing. Lamott's ways of thinking and process of putting a fine paper together makes a lot of sense and helps out.

A little About Me

My name is Danielle Marie Garza! I am 21 years old. I am originally from Corpus Christi, born and raised. After I graduate I plan on moving to Austin and hopefully teach there :) I have always had patience when it comes to children so I figured teaching elementary would be the best career for me. I love being around children. I know at times they can be a handful, but thats where my patience comes in handy. I don't have any kids right now, but I do plan on having kids in the future. Career first ;) I am actually very excited to learn more about writing and learning how to teach writing because growing up I have had trouble in that area, but I'm interested in it.