There are so many things that I am walking away with from my Master's work here at Walden University. However there are a few insights I learned that really stood out. First, I realized how important play is in early childhood. My Capstone focused on this. Research has proven that children do learn when they play alongside each other. They learn to cooperate with one another, and they begin to build friendships. Second, I have learned how important it is to embrace diversity in our field. We have a lot of children that come to us with biased opinions and stereotypes from their families. As a teacher, I have learned that it is also my job to help my students accept our differences, and it is my job to help them embrace their differences! Third, I have spent a lot of time learning how important it is to be a team player in our field. We all have varied experiences, yet if we all join together, we can really leave an imprint in our field.
My long term goal that I have set for myself today is to never stop learning. I do not want to be that teacher that is still teaching the same material and in the same way 10 years from now. I have committed myself to be a lifelong learner. As a future leader in our field, I understand that everyone will be coming to me for insights, and I need to be ready to provide current information.
Well this his is officially good-bye! I cannot believe that it has been a year and a half, and we are done! It has been such a pleasure working with all of you. I have learned so much from my colleagues, and honestly I am sad to leave. However, it is bittersweet because we are closing one door, and a new door is about to open for us all! Thank you Dr. Morgan for all your support during two of my courses! I also want to thank all of my professors for helping me learn a lot about myself as a professional. Our journey seems like it is coming to an end, but in fact it is just beginning!
I hope to keep in touch with many of you! You can reach me at my email: stacee444@yahoo.com or find me on facebook under my name. Good luck to you all!
Stacey,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleasure, and we can never stop learning there is too much work to be done. I have saved everything from this program and will reflect on it, until i decide what I am going to do next. Good luck and best wishes!
Stacey
ReplyDeleteIt has been both a pleasure and honor learning with you and from you. I am glad that you have planned to keep learning, because that says that you are open to new ideas and suggestions and we need this tool in order to be an effective leader. Good luck in all your endeavors.
Stacey the best to your future endeavors. I have enjoyed reading your blogs especially when you were in Korea and I learned a lot from you because you really gave a lot of information during our course work. I know your family is glad to be back home in the states and I know that you will be a great teacher.
ReplyDeleteStacey, I feel the same way it is truly bittersweet. I am very excited to be concluding this program but at the same time I have enjoyed this program more than any other program. All the way around I enjoyed you all as classmates, the program as a whole and the professors. I believe this has been a positive experience for all of us. Thank you for bringing us so much valuable information in your blogs. Even though we are closing the door, I feel we now have the key to open up many doors in the future! Good luck to you!
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ReplyDeleteI have learned a lot from you. I have a cousin who lives in Korea because she could not find work here in the states. She teaches English to Korean students. I am glad that you are back in the states. I wish you all the best.
Stacey, I have so enjoyed reading your blogs. I so enjoyed when you wrote about how things were different in Korea. I love the fact that you hope to be a lifelong learner. I would hope that will be our desire as well. Good Luck to you.
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