I guess as the class is soon to end I have to reflect on what I have enjoyed most.
I think the most memorable things are Dr. Frye’s enthusiasm and never ending book supply. I only wish for all elementary teachers be exposed to these wonderful lessons and ideas.
What have I learned? I have always loved poetry and enjoy reading and teaching it; but now I think I am much more prepared to excite students about poetry and the many different forms of poetry. I don’t think I will just teach poetry any more and I will certainly integrate across curriculum. The multigenre project and books have enlightened me in that I can mix and match and have a most wonderful creation of writing. I think memoirs are probably my least favorite and I am not really sure why. I suppose you can’t like everything.
I have certainly enjoyed my fellow classmates/teachers. I have gained ideas, activities, and methods for teaching from each individual. You have all made my experiences of going back to class exciting and I really cannot wait to share all the things I have learned from each of you,
You did not make me feel technologically stupid even though I really am. I would really like to be as young as most of you are and be able to teach in years to come. I think you will all experience so many wonderful, new, innovative ideas. Future children will be very intelligent thanks to teachers like you.
I also want to acknowledge the sincere beliefs Drew exhibits in his faith. He demonstrated it in every task he undertook.
All of you are special and I hope to share classes with you again.
Thanks to all of you!!
I think we were all impressed and blown away by Dr. Frye’s endless collection of books. What impresses me most is not the number of books she has but how she is able to recall every little detail from each of the books. I am slowly working towards knowing more and more books and hope that someday but knowledge can be in the same realm as Dr. Frye’s.