Competition: what is your definition? Good? Bad?
My opinion coming soon!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Mind Scribbles
Sunshine
Spring Flowers
April 5.
11 months back in America
I missed Ethiopia more then ever today.
I wonder if the kids hid eggs this year?
I never ever, ever want to stop learning
About life
Mostly about the things God has in store for me.
Chug-a-lug to the finish.
Almost Finished.
Spring Flowers
April 5.
11 months back in America
I missed Ethiopia more then ever today.
I wonder if the kids hid eggs this year?
I never ever, ever want to stop learning
About life
Mostly about the things God has in store for me.
Chug-a-lug to the finish.
Almost Finished.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Pretty PRAXIS Preparation
MONDAY MARCH 15, 2010. 7:30 am (ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR TESTING INSTRUCTION).
As I read over my PRAXIS standardized testing entry ticket, my mind swims through a torrential sea of thoughts, worries, names, terms, and educational theories that are essential to have engraved into my mind for passing the PRAXIS with success.With the knowledge of these names and theories the idea is that that I Jessica, will be able to graduate and become a better teacher. Wow, where would I be in my life without the stamp of approval from all the standardized test makers out there?
I will not rant because I did A-okay (Praise the Lord!) during the last round of PRAXIS torture, I mean testing, so I at least have a strong dose of confidence going into it. I just hope that God, the ultimate teacher, will give me the clarity of mind to remember just what influence people like Bandura, Dewey, Maslow, and Erikson have had in the world of education and psychology. Apparently without them we would be lost because of their contributions of social learning theory, experience learning, human development, and the hierarchy of needs, just to name a few! Lost I tell you!
More then knowing the in's and outs of constructivism, scaffolding, Hunter's Model, and all the assessment types, I hope that in the end after the PRAXIS exams are done, after student teaching is behind me, and after I graduate from SAU and (hopefully) receive my first teaching job, that I continue to seek something better. More meaningful.
I hope that someday I can truly be the teacher Jesus has called me to be.I want to be the type of teacher who truly cares for and inspires my students to strive to do their best and most importantly seek Jesus to be their master teacher for the rest of their lives. Therefore above everything else I desire to show others through my actions and words that Jesus has been my life guide. Through continuous and diligent note taking, meticulous study of God's assigned text book, attentiveness in what he teaches me in class, participating in hands on learning tasks, and asking him questions maybe, just maybe I will become a 4.0 pupil on the ultimate class roster.
By lunch time on Monday, PRAXIS will be done and over with and it will only be a short 4 week wait to see the results. In the meantime I know that I have more learning to do. After all, comprehending and mastering all that God has to teach me takes a long time. A lifetime. All I can say is thank goodness for a God that doesn't write standardized tests. What can get better then a class that offers endless grace and mercy for slacking off and flunked quizzes? A class based on practical life learning and doing. Where believing and taking to heart the teachings of the instructor are the requirements for passing the class. A teacher who's office door is always open for those students who seek his will. This class has no prerequisites necessary, just the desire for a brighter eternity.
I better get to class early from now on!
As I read over my PRAXIS standardized testing entry ticket, my mind swims through a torrential sea of thoughts, worries, names, terms, and educational theories that are essential to have engraved into my mind for passing the PRAXIS with success.With the knowledge of these names and theories the idea is that that I Jessica, will be able to graduate and become a better teacher. Wow, where would I be in my life without the stamp of approval from all the standardized test makers out there?
I will not rant because I did A-okay (Praise the Lord!) during the last round of PRAXIS torture, I mean testing, so I at least have a strong dose of confidence going into it. I just hope that God, the ultimate teacher, will give me the clarity of mind to remember just what influence people like Bandura, Dewey, Maslow, and Erikson have had in the world of education and psychology. Apparently without them we would be lost because of their contributions of social learning theory, experience learning, human development, and the hierarchy of needs, just to name a few! Lost I tell you!
More then knowing the in's and outs of constructivism, scaffolding, Hunter's Model, and all the assessment types, I hope that in the end after the PRAXIS exams are done, after student teaching is behind me, and after I graduate from SAU and (hopefully) receive my first teaching job, that I continue to seek something better. More meaningful.
I hope that someday I can truly be the teacher Jesus has called me to be.I want to be the type of teacher who truly cares for and inspires my students to strive to do their best and most importantly seek Jesus to be their master teacher for the rest of their lives. Therefore above everything else I desire to show others through my actions and words that Jesus has been my life guide. Through continuous and diligent note taking, meticulous study of God's assigned text book, attentiveness in what he teaches me in class, participating in hands on learning tasks, and asking him questions maybe, just maybe I will become a 4.0 pupil on the ultimate class roster.
By lunch time on Monday, PRAXIS will be done and over with and it will only be a short 4 week wait to see the results. In the meantime I know that I have more learning to do. After all, comprehending and mastering all that God has to teach me takes a long time. A lifetime. All I can say is thank goodness for a God that doesn't write standardized tests. What can get better then a class that offers endless grace and mercy for slacking off and flunked quizzes? A class based on practical life learning and doing. Where believing and taking to heart the teachings of the instructor are the requirements for passing the class. A teacher who's office door is always open for those students who seek his will. This class has no prerequisites necessary, just the desire for a brighter eternity.
I better get to class early from now on!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Southern 6 Trail Run!
I have officially entered the world of trail running! Not that Sunday was my first time ever running in the woods, but it was my first official race and it was a blast! I was able to finish fairly well with a time of 31:08. It was great to meet some new people too! Good job to all that ran and finished, you rock!
Here is the link to the race recap: http://blog.rockcreek.com/
A rather interesting description of my finish if I do say so myself :-)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Come Carbo Load!
To all those running the Southern 6 trail race, those who are going to watch the southern 6 trail race, and those who like to eat pasta!
Come eat yummy pasta, salad and bread. It is full of carbohydrates fiber which will store in your muscles and then give you energy to run swiftly up the hills or cheer on those brave souls running swiftly up the hills!
I am thinking this will occur around 6ish Saturday evening February 19 at Redbud #3. Feel free to bring a friend and salad, sauce, bread, and any other food you want to eat! I have whole grain spaghetti so unless 50 people come, we should be covered.
Let me know if you would like to attend and if you can contribute to the meal. Peace!
Come eat yummy pasta, salad and bread. It is full of carbohydrates fiber which will store in your muscles and then give you energy to run swiftly up the hills or cheer on those brave souls running swiftly up the hills!
I am thinking this will occur around 6ish Saturday evening February 19 at Redbud #3. Feel free to bring a friend and salad, sauce, bread, and any other food you want to eat! I have whole grain spaghetti so unless 50 people come, we should be covered.
Let me know if you would like to attend and if you can contribute to the meal. Peace!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
L.O.V.E.
Real.
Honest.
True.
Cute!
No chocolate, flowers, or stuffed bears necessary.
In honor of today. The day of love. What is your definition?
Honest.
True.
Cute!
No chocolate, flowers, or stuffed bears necessary.
In honor of today. The day of love. What is your definition?
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Grace
Honestly.
Life has been stressful lately. The superficial worries about writing papers, studying for tests, and taking care of my physical being have consumed to large a percentage of my thoughts and time. Thoughts and time that have not been as focused on God as they should be; must be. I have made many mistakes in the past month or so, however I have been noticing more then ever that grace has been the result for many of the blunders that I have made. Very undeserved grace at that. Sound familiar? What a amazing gift we have been given, that even with all of our tendencies to slack off or sin, God still loves us and he still sent his one and only son to die for us. The concept of grace doesn't always make sense to me but this verse helps!
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, by grace ye are saved Ephesians 2:4-5 KJV
I am thankful for grace, are you?
Lord help me to see the grace you give me everyday and help me to be a light that shines brightly for you!
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