Hire me, please!

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Everyone has what makes them special. Their strengths, their weaknesses and the in between. When in an interview, my srengths would my attitude toward my future boss, the firm handshake that is a must, and my ability to be on time. However, my weaknesses are the constant moving, not strong enough eye contact, and the repetition of several words at a time. When in a new surrounding, or with a person, I look at the features, learning as much as I can, without getting too distracted. Learning to dissolve my weaknesses can only make my strengths stronger. I can only dissolve my weaknesses when I focus on them. Once I start applying for jobs, I will put these first impression tactics.  

Creativity Counts

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 Creativity is the original idea of someone that is taking a different look at things and making it interesting.
When in education, creativity is the best thing that gets everything going. Every subject requires creativity. This mainly happens when there is a project involved. Creativity does indeed matter in education, because it allows the students to be different from the other students and shows the distinctness of everyone. Every single person is made differently, and can not be required to do the same exact thing as everyone else does.

These girls are all required to dress alike, but that doesn't mean that they aren't required to make the same creation. Below shows the creative mind if allowed.

Make it Happen in 2012!

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1. I want to be sure that I stop the procrastination during the second semester. In order to stop the procrastination, I must work on the assignment the moment I it instead of Facebooking, Youtubing, and watching television. By focusing on the given assignment, not the entertainment that is so tempting, I can get the work done, therefore, eliminating procrastination a little at a time.

2. I would like to improve my grades during the second semester. In order to do this, I must spend a little less time on the internet each day and to focus more on my studies. Also, I must make sure that the homework gets turned in on time, completed. If I improve my grades, I will have an easier time at home, getting into college, and I can have some slack just in case there is a slip(which there won't be.)

 3. I want to make sure that I am organized and prepared for the week. In order to do this, I must pack my backpack the night before and write down all of the homework to be done when I am at school. By doing this, I am able to stop procrastination, and get all homework done, then turned in on time. This allows me to get really good grades.

 

The Ideal Classroom

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The Ideal Classroom. Now most people would think that the ideal classroom are desks everywhere in the classroom with books, some posters and other learning equipment needed for that age group. However, I believe that an ideal classroom for kindergarten would be having some home-like items in the classroom. There would be a playhouse, beanbags, and learning centers

Grinch or Santa?

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I personally think that having Christmas and other holidays in the classroom, is a great way to acknowledge other cultures of the student and faculty. The educators are always talking about how everyone should be learning or teaching about the other cultures in this society. Don't forget about religion either. The school board is always worried about trying to get Santa and the Easter Bunny to "disappear". In actuality Christianity has basically disappeared from the public school system. Christianity is a culture in itself.  This picture is a picture that shows most of the holidays.

American Teacher

This week in Mrs. Stevens' class... My view on the profession changed in a different way. I realized that teachers don't get the appreciation they deserve. The more I think about it, the biggest frustration of being a teacher is the fact that they have to buy their own supplies and always thinking of how they are going to get through the month on two small paychecks a month. Honestly I think that the teaching condition would ease up a little if the government offered to supply for at least some of the materials needed for teaching. Also teachers can teach some lessons from websites, including PBS, and Scholastic. My question is why does the a government not recognize the teachers for what they do when they are the foundation of the future for these kids?

Why do Students Procrastinate

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     Most of the time, procrastination usually is the misusage of time or poor time management. In fact this points at myself. I Worry about my grades all of the time and I end up not finishing the assignment. The best way to overcome my procrastination is to set realistic goals then work hard to accomplish them. I could also make sure that I have a clean desk to study. When I need help, I can always look onto the study helper site.