What is education? Help a girl out!
To make things short and sweet, the purpose of this blog is to;
1. Share my personal experiences within education and why I think Multicultural Education, Public Education, and Special education are so important (along with current lesson plans, studies, struggles, informative practices, etc.). I have primarily worked as an aide/special education teacher/paraprofessional since the age of 13 (yes for real). I then taught English abroad for several months in the countries of Italy, Vietnam, and Guatemala. Over the years I have observed and developed diverse approaches that have helped me through teaching. I HOPE these experiences can help others that find themselves in similar situations (special education is the best, just a side note)!
2. Because I am still 21 years young and just dipping my toes in the field of education, I want to EXPLORE IT! This means sharing, listening, observing, and talking about all the craziness that teaching is. I firmly believe if you are a teacher and completely comfortable (slash stagnant) in your practice then it’s time to switch it up and try something new.
3. This exploration includes hearing more from students themselves (which I personally believe isn't done enough). What makes a teacher “out of touch”? What is the best teacher you have ever had...and why? What makes you excited to go to school every day?
4. Encourage open discussion about what is wrong with the education system and how as educators we can make tangible change. There are countless debates on this topic and I fully plan on tackling all of them over time.
4. Last but not least, I hope this blog can become a supportive place for educators to express their concerns and hardships, which will 100% be met with support and encouragement. As much as I am biased in my belief that teaching is the best profession on the earth, there are countless times that I have thought, “What the hell am I doing?” Whether my lesson was disengaging, or students have expressed their disinterest in me as a teacher, I feel it is important to reflect then LEARN!
So PLEASE! This blog is as much for me as it is for anyone who will benefit. I’m beyond excited to see what else there is to learn!
Caroline, an empathetic educator
