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
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
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
Research, research, research! Before making any decisions, it is crucial to thoroughly research the graduate programs you are interested in. Look into the faculty members, their areas of expertise, and their research interests. Are you planning on an online, hyrbid, or face-to-face program? This will give you an idea of whether their focus aligns with… Read More How to Choose the Right Grad School: 5 Important Tips
An excerpt from my psychology literature review. Social-emotional learning (SEL) promotes psychological health and, in turn, better learners. The implementation of social and emotional learning determines students’ well-being or the lack thereof. While not globally or nationally accepted, only eleven states administered this within regular teaching practices; the SEL approach differs from traditional instructional strategies.… Read More Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) a Waste of Time?
No matter how long it takes, whether you graduate early, take four years, or become a super senior, your journey is special and uniquely yours.… Read More Graduating from College
English majors- a poem written about the importance of all majors… Read More English Majors
The power struggle in the education system is a constant form of social Darwinism.… Read More How Teachers Make Children Hate Reading: a Marxist Struggle
In the spring semester, students switched from face-to-face to remote. Now, as schools around the nation start, everyone is trying to navigate the fall semester. Each school varies by their opening plans. Below are some tips for every plan!… Read More How to Navigate the Fall Semester