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Achievement Motivation in the Classroom

Guiding questions on my quest in achievement psychology

• How do we close the significant achievement gap between low and high socioeconomic classrooms.

• How can those students coined "destined to fail" overcome these labels and obstacles already placed upong them.

• How can we (educators) promote positive behaviors and thinking patterns to raise achievement for low and high socioeconomic students alike

(to be continued)

Summer is for rejuvenation

Summertime is for rejuvenation says "Sue Marston", Science instructor at Saint Mary's College. But who can do such, when my whole life is in limbo. Where will I be in September, what curriculum will I be teaching, what grade, what sorts of people, what character of colleagues and principal will I be working with. I am trying to take the novelty with a grain of salt and be open to whatever may come my way, yet I can't help but feel a little anxious as I step into a new and ever evolving career.

So, as part of me wants to scream out in angst, the other part of me is trying to remind myself to be patient, reinforcing the idea that I am qualified, ready, and fresh with ideas and energy and the school who hires me will be lucky!

I remain focused; studying, reading, staying focused on my goals, and yes I am trying to rejuvenate as well. Exercising (finally!), eating well, and sleeping often. After all, If i want to teach to the whole child, I need to live this philosophy myself...live a whole and full life!


Now, for some meaty research articles

“Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.”― Aristotle

Classroom in 35mm

1st grader engaged in a lesson on shorter than/longer than measurement

Masters in Teaching

Hi All! Fellow Educators. Teachers. Friends. Family. 
This blog is my journey in words, pictures, and art that capture my road to a Masters in Teaching at Saint Mary's College. It will also capture my life in the classroom. Teaching is an Art, and I hope to convey it as such. Follow me in "The Enlightened Classroom"

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Teaching, Like many professions

Teaching...Like many professions

is an ART

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