Entry 1: Due: August 25, 2010
Topic: What are your reactions to the design of this course? Excited, nervous, apprehensive, overwhelmed? What are your goals for yourself as a learner of social studies this semester?
I attended my first class of EDU 358 tonight. In all honesty, I left the room very overwhelmed; there was a lot of information to take in. History has always been my least favorite subject which makes me nervous in taking this course. However, I am excited to learn how to teach this material in a fun way for my future students. I want to inspire children to have a thirst for history and knowledge. I really like the design of this course. I like how there are assignment options to choose from; the layout inspires independence and creativity. Being able to choose which assignments to complete allows each student to pick a project she is most passionate about. As a learner of social studies this semester, I want to be able to identify all the states of the United States of America on a map. As a future educator, I believe it is imperative to know where places are located. I also want to be fully engaged and interested in the material rather than simply memorize it long enough to earn a good grade. Overall, I am excited to take this course and have another chance in learning and appreciating social studies in the elementary level.
Nervous, overwhelmed, and excited are all great things to feel when something new is thrown your way! I'm sure some of those will subside as we progress through the semester...well hopefully not the excitement :) I have no doubt that you'll learn those locations!
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