Sunday, April 18, 2010
MAC-Week 2-Reading Response
Okay so I was a little skeptical about this book, but the more I read it the more I am enjoying the principles the authors are sharing (considering that I said I don't usually like non-fiction). I really enjoyed the chapter on how to be a contribution. I felt like this portion of the book made me step back and ask the question that the authors asked "How will I be a contribution today?" (p. 57) I think as an educator I haven't taken the time to ask myself this question. I would like to think that over the last 8 years as a teacher that I have made a contribution to the lives of the children that have been in my classroom. I sometimes wonder if that contribution was positive. I wonder how else I could have contributed to their educational experiences. At times I wonder did I contribute enough? I think any contribution to the lives of the children I have had contact with has helped me grow as a person and hopefully has made a positive impact on their lives as well.
@Romel - What an impact you can have on the lives of the kids you see in your classroom every day if you are coming into it asking the question "How can I make a contribution?" This is so powerful, Romel. Having worked with you and knowing how passionate you are about helping your students learn, I wish my son could have been in your class. I think teachers sometimes lose sight of the fact that they can have a life-long impact on their students. I know that your impact will be strong, and positive!