Thanks!

When I think back on this semester, I realize how much I have grown as a student and future teacher. Introduction to Language Arts taught me countless lessons that I will carry into all of my future endeavors. Learning about the six language arts will benefit me throughout my remaining classes as Meredith, and throughout teaching. Before this class, I was unaware of the skill of talking and listening. Until now, I was unaware of the “art” of talking and listening.

I also benefited a lot from our read aloud Sahara Special. After completing this, I learned how much both teachers and students bring to classroom. Without a doubt, I will have a student like Sahara, and Darryl for that matter, in my future classroom. Because of this certainty, it is so important that I value each student and look beyond the dreaded “file.”

Blogging also allowed me to try out a new method of reflection. By blogging, I was able to share my ideas with others, publish my thoughts, and learn from the members of my class. It was so helpful to try a new medium; I can foresee myself using a blog to keep students and parents up to date with classroom information.

Thanks to everyone for a successful semester!