Ed Psych And You, back at it again, ladies and gents!
Do you know how to drive a car with a stick shift? If you do, how did you learn to do so? If you don't, why not?
All right, so this question is related to the section regarding learning and development depending on experience. Individuals are going to understand things differently in regards to what they've experienced. Example; to learn how to write effective essays, we need experiences with writing; to solve problems, we need experiences with problem solving.
So, do I know how to drive a car with a stick shift? I could say kind of, but at this point I'm just going to say "no" because it has been six years since the last time I tried. Whether it was yes, or if it was no, it all revolves back to the fact of "experience." At one point, I was dating someone who every time I saw them made me practice driving their stick. I don't now because I don't practice - meaning I don't have any experience with doing such.
You notice that your two best friends have gained a considerable amount of weight. Will this influence you in any way? Are you more likely to be careful about what you eat, so the same thing doesn't happen to you?
I, personally, feel that this would influence me in multiple ways. First, I might start avoiding them as people because I get slightly uncomfortable around heavier people. It looks extremely awkward and, is in fact, hard on the body and therefore, watching a person struggle to walk up a set of stairs or hearing them weeze heavily makes me want to run away. I would also probably start eating less because I don't want to end up like them. That though plays a part with my self body issues.
It's interesting because the chapter informs us that, "Researches have found that if your friends are overweight, you're also more likely to be overweight. And, if you go out to a restaurant, and your friends are heavy eaters, you're likely to eat more than if your friends order light meals."
Going off on a related note, positive influences exist as well! I know this from first hand experience. My freshmen, sophomore, and junior year of college I was dating a very negative individual, and I was also friends with people who were just Debbie Downers constantly. It was amazing to purge them out of my life because in doing so, I became happier!
On a more fun note, I introduced my two cats today! Well, one is a cat, and I guess, the other is still considered a kitten. It is going well, I feel. Kit (the grouchy old one) after day two has stopped growling constantly and instead just does so when Coconut gets within a foot. (This is even better than the previous days where the growling would intensify if he came within three feet.) While she swipes at him, she also jumps on top of the chair and rolls on it while swatting at him - something that resembles playing. Today, we were all able to take a nap with no cat freaking out and no growls to be heard. It was glorious. They might never become best buds, but I think we are on a good path to them getting along/tolerating each other. :)
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
Physical Development
Chapter 3 of my textbook is proving very interesting!
That, and my kitten is currently trying to eat my fingers while I type. No, this isn't some tiny kitten. This is a fluffy, teenager cat that basically is going through an "angst" stage and wanting to eat every and anything that moves.
Ew. His nose is wet.
Are you short or tall? Thin or heavy? Did you go through puberty early or late? How have these factors affected your development as a person?
I am an individual that falls within the "short" category by 1". I would say I am average, if not on the thin side. Definitely not heavy or overweight. I went through puberty at a young age, but also did not develop in other areas until college - and that was also due to gaining weight.
It was definitely hard because even though in sixth grade we talked about periods and our bodies changing, I had teachers give me a hard time when I asked to go to the bathroom at the same time every day for a week. I didn't want to go to change the products in between recess because that meant people might see what I was doing. It was difficult having teachers not be there to help you. It was also tough that I go my period earlier than everyone else, but I didn't develop any breasts.
Having boys call you, "2x4, flat as a board" literally from 7th to 12th grade, was awful. It impacted me in such a way, that when I got to college and boys showed interest in me, I dismissed it because why would they like me? I don't have boobs. There were a couple that I'd flat out ask them, and they were very confused because "boobs aren't everything." It was great to have some young men that were maturing enough not to be focusing completely on one body part, but it was awful because I still wonder if I'm good enough - based off the idea I'm not pretty if I don't have a cup size over a C.
I think it was hard because having my period sooner than everyone made me kind of serious. I was dealing with body pain before everyone else. I was dealing with the embarrassment of trying to hide a tampon in my sleeve. I was gaining the understanding of what having a period meant for my body, and that thought - that I could have kids now, was terrifying.
Overall, I think puberty made me develop mentally faster, while my body was. My indicated that my body was "now a woman," and with that I felt I needed to become a grown up. It was also hard that by acting more mature and serious than others my age, they became annoyed with me.
It's really cool for me to come to college though and be able to take a step back and learn about what is and isn't important in life. And be able to pick the people you actually want to hang out with, haha. My graduating class was 42, so you really don't get much of choice.
There it is! My reflections for Ed Psych!
That, and my kitten is currently trying to eat my fingers while I type. No, this isn't some tiny kitten. This is a fluffy, teenager cat that basically is going through an "angst" stage and wanting to eat every and anything that moves.
Ew. His nose is wet.
Are you short or tall? Thin or heavy? Did you go through puberty early or late? How have these factors affected your development as a person?
I am an individual that falls within the "short" category by 1". I would say I am average, if not on the thin side. Definitely not heavy or overweight. I went through puberty at a young age, but also did not develop in other areas until college - and that was also due to gaining weight.
It was definitely hard because even though in sixth grade we talked about periods and our bodies changing, I had teachers give me a hard time when I asked to go to the bathroom at the same time every day for a week. I didn't want to go to change the products in between recess because that meant people might see what I was doing. It was difficult having teachers not be there to help you. It was also tough that I go my period earlier than everyone else, but I didn't develop any breasts.
Having boys call you, "2x4, flat as a board" literally from 7th to 12th grade, was awful. It impacted me in such a way, that when I got to college and boys showed interest in me, I dismissed it because why would they like me? I don't have boobs. There were a couple that I'd flat out ask them, and they were very confused because "boobs aren't everything." It was great to have some young men that were maturing enough not to be focusing completely on one body part, but it was awful because I still wonder if I'm good enough - based off the idea I'm not pretty if I don't have a cup size over a C.
I think it was hard because having my period sooner than everyone made me kind of serious. I was dealing with body pain before everyone else. I was dealing with the embarrassment of trying to hide a tampon in my sleeve. I was gaining the understanding of what having a period meant for my body, and that thought - that I could have kids now, was terrifying.
Overall, I think puberty made me develop mentally faster, while my body was. My indicated that my body was "now a woman," and with that I felt I needed to become a grown up. It was also hard that by acting more mature and serious than others my age, they became annoyed with me.
It's really cool for me to come to college though and be able to take a step back and learn about what is and isn't important in life. And be able to pick the people you actually want to hang out with, haha. My graduating class was 42, so you really don't get much of choice.
There it is! My reflections for Ed Psych!
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Back, But Slow
Hello fellow teachers!
I should be finishing up an educational psychology quiz right now, but for some reason this blog popped back into my head, and it caused me wanting to write! (Don't tell my boyfriend though - he thinks blogging is for hipsters. I will change his thoughts. ;] )
Since this year I'm working full time at the Family Video in time, I'm only going part time to school this year. I had to make some tough decisions on which classes I would take, simply because some are only offered during the fall, spring, etc. I'm hoping what I'm thinking so far will work out. I would hate to go do my student teaching, and then have to come back for an art class or something.
I would like to keep this blog up and going though! In my Ed Psych textbook, there's actually these small things called, "Ed Psych and Me." It basically poses questions that get the audience thinking about the text they just read. I think this would be great for me to take advantage of in my own personal time to reflect on what I am learning. :)
1. How did your parents raise you? How did this compare to your friends' experiences? How did their parenting influence your development? If you plan to have children, how will the way you raise them compare to the way you were raised?
Parenting style: general patterns of interacting with and disciplining children
Authoritative parents: set high expectations, are warm and responsive. Firm, caring, and consistent.
Authoritarian parents: high expectations, but tend to be cold and unresponsive. Expect conformity, don't explain reasons for rules, and don't encourage verbal give-and-take.
Permissive parents: warm, but hold few expectations for their children. Children - used to getting their own way - have troubles relating to their peers
Uninvolved parents: few expectations for their children, and are cold and unresponsive. Little interest in their children
All right, going forward with that information.
My parents, I would say, were a mix of authoritative and authoritarian parents. My dad was a farmer and most of the time, he was out in the fields or in the milk parlor, so he really didn't do a lot of raising/discipling. It was more so my mom. Looking back, I would say she was definitely warm and responsive, but there were MANY times growing up in the years where rules would be set and the expectation to follow them would be set - even if the rule hadn't been explained. Through such, I struggled with feelings of respect and love, and yet, also intense fear for my mother for most of the years of my life.
In comparison with friends, I would say my parents were MUCH more strict. Especially in regards to social events. We were not allowed to hang with friends on school nights. We were not allowed to stay out pass 10 o'clock on the weekends. We could only spend time with friends of the same gender. And my parents would call ahead to make sure that that was what we were actually doing. My siblings and I also had to make choices if more than one friend asked to hang out with us. On top of that, we were usually only allowed to do a special "weekend hangout" with a friend once a month or so.
I think that really impacted my development with friends because while other girls were spending almost every weekend having a sleep over, or staying up late on a weeknight to watch a show that EVERYONE was watching, my siblings and I were almost isolated when we were at school participating in drama, choir, band, and athletic events. How my mom disciplined me also affected me in a kind of negative way. Let me further explain. I love my mother, and respect everything she has to say. But, I'm almost 23 years old and up until last year I took her opinions as "the word of God." She had something to say about my life, I listened and did whatever she told me. Once I broke up with a guy I had been dating for a three years, I was able to not only step back from that, but my entire life completely and see different aspects that I didn't like and that weren't helping me in my development - my mom's stubbornness and opinionated behavior was overwhelming.
Despite that, I do feel my mom and dad succeeded in developing a strong, independent woman who is creative, unique and a leader. I do strive to be an authoritative parent - one who is loving, firm in rules, but also responsive and can explain the rules rather than just expect the child to take what I say at face value. Yeah, there will probably be some times where I would very much like that child to take what I say and no question it, but children are creative and wonderful!
So, there's my thoughts for the day. :) Peace out, girl scout.
I should be finishing up an educational psychology quiz right now, but for some reason this blog popped back into my head, and it caused me wanting to write! (Don't tell my boyfriend though - he thinks blogging is for hipsters. I will change his thoughts. ;] )
Since this year I'm working full time at the Family Video in time, I'm only going part time to school this year. I had to make some tough decisions on which classes I would take, simply because some are only offered during the fall, spring, etc. I'm hoping what I'm thinking so far will work out. I would hate to go do my student teaching, and then have to come back for an art class or something.
I would like to keep this blog up and going though! In my Ed Psych textbook, there's actually these small things called, "Ed Psych and Me." It basically poses questions that get the audience thinking about the text they just read. I think this would be great for me to take advantage of in my own personal time to reflect on what I am learning. :)
1. How did your parents raise you? How did this compare to your friends' experiences? How did their parenting influence your development? If you plan to have children, how will the way you raise them compare to the way you were raised?
Parenting style: general patterns of interacting with and disciplining children
Authoritative parents: set high expectations, are warm and responsive. Firm, caring, and consistent.
Authoritarian parents: high expectations, but tend to be cold and unresponsive. Expect conformity, don't explain reasons for rules, and don't encourage verbal give-and-take.
Permissive parents: warm, but hold few expectations for their children. Children - used to getting their own way - have troubles relating to their peers
Uninvolved parents: few expectations for their children, and are cold and unresponsive. Little interest in their children
All right, going forward with that information.
My parents, I would say, were a mix of authoritative and authoritarian parents. My dad was a farmer and most of the time, he was out in the fields or in the milk parlor, so he really didn't do a lot of raising/discipling. It was more so my mom. Looking back, I would say she was definitely warm and responsive, but there were MANY times growing up in the years where rules would be set and the expectation to follow them would be set - even if the rule hadn't been explained. Through such, I struggled with feelings of respect and love, and yet, also intense fear for my mother for most of the years of my life.
In comparison with friends, I would say my parents were MUCH more strict. Especially in regards to social events. We were not allowed to hang with friends on school nights. We were not allowed to stay out pass 10 o'clock on the weekends. We could only spend time with friends of the same gender. And my parents would call ahead to make sure that that was what we were actually doing. My siblings and I also had to make choices if more than one friend asked to hang out with us. On top of that, we were usually only allowed to do a special "weekend hangout" with a friend once a month or so.
I think that really impacted my development with friends because while other girls were spending almost every weekend having a sleep over, or staying up late on a weeknight to watch a show that EVERYONE was watching, my siblings and I were almost isolated when we were at school participating in drama, choir, band, and athletic events. How my mom disciplined me also affected me in a kind of negative way. Let me further explain. I love my mother, and respect everything she has to say. But, I'm almost 23 years old and up until last year I took her opinions as "the word of God." She had something to say about my life, I listened and did whatever she told me. Once I broke up with a guy I had been dating for a three years, I was able to not only step back from that, but my entire life completely and see different aspects that I didn't like and that weren't helping me in my development - my mom's stubbornness and opinionated behavior was overwhelming.
Despite that, I do feel my mom and dad succeeded in developing a strong, independent woman who is creative, unique and a leader. I do strive to be an authoritative parent - one who is loving, firm in rules, but also responsive and can explain the rules rather than just expect the child to take what I say at face value. Yeah, there will probably be some times where I would very much like that child to take what I say and no question it, but children are creative and wonderful!
So, there's my thoughts for the day. :) Peace out, girl scout.
Monday, February 29, 2016
The Decision
I enjoy using dramatic titles for my blogs. Makes it seem like something super serious, but in today's blog, it's pretty low-key!
Essentially, I had a question that needed answering - "How does my cooperating teacher decide upon the curriculum for the art class?"
I was indeed curious about this because this is an area we've discussed in my ARTED208 class. How does a teacher choose the curriculum? My cooperating teacher has been at Osseo for 6 years. When he first arrived, he based his projects off what the previous teacher had done. He went through all the lesson plans and if there was something that didn't interest him, he chose not to continue that project. From my understanding, he indicated that a teacher's interest in the project is just as important as the students' interest in the project. If you, as a teacher, are bored with what you are teaching or showing, how will you properly and to the best of your ability teach the students?
I discussed with him briefly about this, and stated my opinion that I would perhaps also teach to my strengths. If I'm not very good at ceramics, I may not teach that area very often. He understood my point, but believes that variety in the art room is good, and to keep in mind that these students are a lot younger than myself. Even if I'm not a master at the pottery wheel, I can still teach the basics and (hopefully) demo and create a project in a weak subject area that is better than what they can do.
In the end, I think when teaching a subject matter that I'm weak in, I just need to make sure I'm better than the students, haha.
Essentially, I had a question that needed answering - "How does my cooperating teacher decide upon the curriculum for the art class?"
I was indeed curious about this because this is an area we've discussed in my ARTED208 class. How does a teacher choose the curriculum? My cooperating teacher has been at Osseo for 6 years. When he first arrived, he based his projects off what the previous teacher had done. He went through all the lesson plans and if there was something that didn't interest him, he chose not to continue that project. From my understanding, he indicated that a teacher's interest in the project is just as important as the students' interest in the project. If you, as a teacher, are bored with what you are teaching or showing, how will you properly and to the best of your ability teach the students?
I discussed with him briefly about this, and stated my opinion that I would perhaps also teach to my strengths. If I'm not very good at ceramics, I may not teach that area very often. He understood my point, but believes that variety in the art room is good, and to keep in mind that these students are a lot younger than myself. Even if I'm not a master at the pottery wheel, I can still teach the basics and (hopefully) demo and create a project in a weak subject area that is better than what they can do.
In the end, I think when teaching a subject matter that I'm weak in, I just need to make sure I'm better than the students, haha.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Identities
Going to be bluntly honest with you good people.
Today was awful.
Some of you may put me in my place and remind me it could be worse - I'm not dying, right? But today and the last couple weeks have been a struggle and never-ending uphill climb for me. I dealt with a case of mono that kicked my butt one week and then kept me out of school and work another. I'm still dealing with some symptoms that include weakness in my arms and legs, shakes in my hands, and then random fuzziness in my brain that makes it super hard for me to focus. (Or, maybe I just need to go get glasses ordered already.) And I'm still behind in the classes I missed that one week.
But why am I telling ya'll this?
Because of an important discussion that was held in my ARTED208 class, and a small subject we talked on - identities in today's society. Granted, that is a broad statement of what we discussed because if I was to give a step by step guide on how we got from Point A to Point G, I'm going to lose you lovely ladies and gents.
It was that topic that made me contemplate my own personal online identity. My assumption is that I probably don't know 90% of the people reading this. Perhaps more. And perhaps, I do know you very well which means shoutout to you! But, my online identity is only a partial, and mostly Cindellerized version of my life. You will probably see very little Facebook statuses from me complaining about how much I hate someone, or how hard was today (it could always be worse). And, even though it's nice to post all the good, sugar and spice, frou frou of the going ons in my everyday life, it's really not an honest depiction. And, more ironically, honesty is something I value and appreciate in people.
So time for that honesty. Today was awful. To the point where my body started to shake, and I could feel I was about to burst into tears and feel the overwhelming crippling effect of a short term anxiety attack. Yay me, right? And while I could have succumbed to that awful feeling that I thankfully don't get as much anymore, and could have planned to skip my last class of the day and go home and sleep, I took a mindful moment and have...slightly, put everything in prospective.
I came home, yes. But, I didn't crawl into bed and pray for the waves of emotions to pass. I decided I was going to write an article on my blog because, this does relate to my journey of teaching and once I finished that blog post, I was going to work on ***************. This relates to my journey of becoming a teacher because I'm in college, college is going to get me a degree, and that degree will get me a job.
Haha, that's a very vague statement of why this relates. But really.
School now, is going to get me into a school later. And my journey isn't going to be all dandelions and confetti bursts. So, every now and again, I'll post about an awful day, I'll take a moment to compose myself, and move on down the road that is going to make it possible for me to teach and impact children someday.
And in the end, HOW COOL IS THAT.
************* indicates a secret thing I'm making in case said person reads this blog - don't want to ruin the surprise!
Today was awful.
Some of you may put me in my place and remind me it could be worse - I'm not dying, right? But today and the last couple weeks have been a struggle and never-ending uphill climb for me. I dealt with a case of mono that kicked my butt one week and then kept me out of school and work another. I'm still dealing with some symptoms that include weakness in my arms and legs, shakes in my hands, and then random fuzziness in my brain that makes it super hard for me to focus. (Or, maybe I just need to go get glasses ordered already.) And I'm still behind in the classes I missed that one week.
But why am I telling ya'll this?
Because of an important discussion that was held in my ARTED208 class, and a small subject we talked on - identities in today's society. Granted, that is a broad statement of what we discussed because if I was to give a step by step guide on how we got from Point A to Point G, I'm going to lose you lovely ladies and gents.
It was that topic that made me contemplate my own personal online identity. My assumption is that I probably don't know 90% of the people reading this. Perhaps more. And perhaps, I do know you very well which means shoutout to you! But, my online identity is only a partial, and mostly Cindellerized version of my life. You will probably see very little Facebook statuses from me complaining about how much I hate someone, or how hard was today (it could always be worse). And, even though it's nice to post all the good, sugar and spice, frou frou of the going ons in my everyday life, it's really not an honest depiction. And, more ironically, honesty is something I value and appreciate in people.
So time for that honesty. Today was awful. To the point where my body started to shake, and I could feel I was about to burst into tears and feel the overwhelming crippling effect of a short term anxiety attack. Yay me, right? And while I could have succumbed to that awful feeling that I thankfully don't get as much anymore, and could have planned to skip my last class of the day and go home and sleep, I took a mindful moment and have...slightly, put everything in prospective.
I came home, yes. But, I didn't crawl into bed and pray for the waves of emotions to pass. I decided I was going to write an article on my blog because, this does relate to my journey of teaching and once I finished that blog post, I was going to work on ***************. This relates to my journey of becoming a teacher because I'm in college, college is going to get me a degree, and that degree will get me a job.
Haha, that's a very vague statement of why this relates. But really.
School now, is going to get me into a school later. And my journey isn't going to be all dandelions and confetti bursts. So, every now and again, I'll post about an awful day, I'll take a moment to compose myself, and move on down the road that is going to make it possible for me to teach and impact children someday.
And in the end, HOW COOL IS THAT.
************* indicates a secret thing I'm making in case said person reads this blog - don't want to ruin the surprise!
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