In the talk listened, Ken Robinson states that our Education system has mined our minds, closing many possibilities of learning. I personally believe that it's true. By giving importance just to the subjects considered as the most important or "useful" ones, such as math and history to name a few. Education system has been losing important capacities students have as CREATIVITY. There are students that are really interested in music or art which are subjects that increase creativity, but are not much important at schools.
It seems like we are being educated to become good workers, rather than creative thinkers. It's the same topic that has being calling my attention in TIPE.
Nowadays, people don't look for learning going to the schools. They look for a degree just to have a good job and money in the future. Schools’ goal should be more than that. Schools mold the society. The idea is to form people interested in their reality, honest, worried for what is going around, creative and what is more important with critic thinking.
On the other hand, creativity is as important as teacher’s knowledge in education. Teachers and we need to be creative. We don’t have to be scared of being wrong. Being wrong is not the end of the world. Actually, by being wrong we learn.
I have always had a thing about education. It's like people call vocation?.. For me to be studying English pedagogy is more than just get a diploma and start working, inserting myself in a working routine. Education is more than that. It's more than a trade or profession. It's a contribution to the society. Teachers in a certain way mold the society. Consequently, we as future teachers have to be aware that all of our acts after and before being teachers have effects in the society and in our own lives, too. We are going to be models for our students so, let's take it more seriously!
Yes! You can tell me who say that? And, I will say me.. Maybe, you could say come on you aren't serious at all, you are always laughing an lalalal etc. However, I have clear my life's propose and it's become a teacher. Until now, I have gotten all of the goals that I have set up myself. It doesn't make me a winner. But, even you don't believe me.. I'm making effort to get my propose..
Since, I was a child I wanted to be teacher. I have already gotten my wish in a way. I'm nursery school teacher. I have already realized with evidences that I really like to teach. I have had experience on that. And, let me tell you that it is wonderful. It's extremely gratifying to see how children learn from you and how grateful they get. I'm sure that pedagogy is my career. Actually, the subjects that I enjoy the most are exactly that ones, English and Education (Tipe, trech, Intro, etc.). Why English?.. I don't know it has always called my attention but just that. Now, that I have already studied 3 years at the university I can say.. My decision was great. English is important. It's a language that will become international in any moment.
I’m totally happy with my career. I can notice that I enjoy studying this. It’s not like an obligation for me.
About what tools we, as future teacher could need in the future.. I don’t think they are just books, technology and lot of those stuffs. We just need to be creative and innovator. Methodologies that teachers use have a strong relevance in their students learning. They must be didactic and varied to don’t lose their attention. What else?
Well, I don’t know what else I can say.. I really love my career and I hope become the teacher that I want to be..
Regards,
The same stupid and mad girl of the other day..
BBC LEARNIG ENGLISH SITE
What a nice site!!.. It’s so useful for us and for anybody who wants to learn or improve his/her English. There are lots of activities to choose. Any area you want to practice is there. You can practice grammar, vocabulary, listening, etc. It's a good way of spending your free time, because while you're having fun you are also learning. is there something better? I don't think so.
I'd really recommend it, especially for children. English is becoming an international language and it is necessary start introducing it to them as soon as possible. And, games are the best way to do it.
I really had a good time this class. I can say that everyday I learn something new that it's interesting for me. It really motivates me to continue with my career and increasing my knowledge.. Thanks for the opportunities dear miss.. jiajiajia!!
Finally, I invite you to check the interesting websites that I publish here. Next to my posts.
See you around,
The stupid and mad girl.
