Formative Assesments.

Essential Questions:
How do I become I teacher?
-If I pass my praxis exams, and do well during my student teaching then I will have an opportunity to get certified and look for a job either in Maine or out of state.
How can I be successful at UMF?
-I will need to focus on my classes and work hard to retain the information that my professors are passing on and put it to good use. I will have to stay on top of my homework and put all of my effort towards doing well in my concentration area.
How can I use the knowledge of the learner to be a better teacher?
-I will have to keep in mind that every student has different learning styles and abilities. I will need to try and formulate my lessons to best suite all the students. Also, I will have to be able to make my lessons pertinant to what is going on in the world and allow for my students to make connections beyond the classroom.
Which theories and historical influences should most impact the schools we'd like to have?
-I would like to see more schools and classes being run in light of the Winnetka Plan that was implimented in the early 1900's. I feel that this kind of teaching allows for the most growth in students.
How do I start thinking like a teacher instead of a student?
-I feel that I will need to experiance teaching, and get a feel for what it is like behind the big chair.