For my media literacy class, I chose to focus on disabilities, differences, and culture in education. A book that would be a helpful resource is cited below. Undoing Ableism: Teaching about Disability in K-12 Classrooms provides a guide for teachers who are not personally represented in a disability group. Even if the teacher knows or… Read More Ableism in Education
The initial reading of The Dialectic of Our America by Jose David Saldivar was helpful to understand and acknowledge the dialectic nature of historical narratives. His concerns for the American literary canon steps from a shortcoming of theoretical rigor, inauthenticity, and parochial vision. In “I Have,” he never heard of anyone being grateful for the… Read More How Latin American Literature Critiqued Western Culture
Instructional design models are vast in instructional design regardless of the domain. These models provide guidelines or blueprints of steps for designers to follow to achieve the result and goal. “ID models break down the phases of instruction planning to support” the systematic process and relationship of each phase (Johnson-Barlow, & Lehnen, 2021). All are… Read More Instructional Design Models
I’m a full-time, first-year teacher and a full-time grad student. Some days are better than others. There was a month where I was ahead of my studies and had less work meetings during planning period- allowing me to literally have a work-home separation. This is my average day this month: 6:15 am- Get up and… Read More Working 8-4 while in Grad School
These two words are not synonymous, regardless of how many ways you use it. A person can be joyful while lacking happiness and be happy without joy. Joy I define this as a higher feeling that begins internally and is long-lasting. It is something that is marked on your soul and heart rather than your… Read More Joy vs Happy (1 min. read)
Created by Alex Pina, La Casa de Papel, also known as Money Heist, is a thrilling, Netflix Spanish series. The first episode opens with Tokyo, played by Ursula Corbero, laying on the floor attentive and ready for unexpected visitors with gun in hand. The red lighting brings attention and focus to the intensity. Viewers trace… Read More La Casa de Papel – Money Heist: Review
NF is not just your average rapper. He is a force to be reckoned with, a true game-changer in the music industry. His talent goes far beyond his ability to deliver clean lyrics. NF is a master storyteller, a poet who weaves words together in a way that captivates and moves his audience. When you… Read More Why NF is more than just a Rapper
This is my first semester of graduate school! Programs differ depending on location and college, but mine began in the summer of ’21. Before beginning grad school, I took two semesters off of school and decided to work. My final semester of my undergrad was a light load and didn’t feel like my typical schedule.… Read More Day in the Life of a Grad Student
Get specific about what you want to achieve during your time in grad school. Write down your goals and make them tangible. Do you want to excel in your classes? Do you want to network and make connections in your field? Do you want to gain practical experience through internships or research projects? Whatever it… Read More 7 Tips to Prepare for Grad School
In a world with many fads and diets, what is best? Food is medicine, but does that constitute to all foods? In the quest towards food truth about strength and performance, UFC fighter James Wilks speaks with athletes, public figures, hometown heroes, scientists, and researchers on the controversial topic of meat being the source of… Read More The Game Changer: Review