Comments on: 16 Things I Learned This School Year http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/ It's Not About A Salary; It's All About Reality. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:41:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Not About My Salary, But More About My Reality — The Jose Vilson http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-3395 Not About My Salary, But More About My Reality — The Jose Vilson Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:58:45 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-3395 [...] But of course, I couldn’t arrive at this by myself. Despite my independent nature, I have a great understanding that, like the blog carnivals and Technorati authority numbers we see around the blogosphere, I couldn’t have arrived at the place I’m at without a little help from some awesome bloggers. Naturally, I’m inclined to thank NYC Educator for his awesome advice regarding my classroom situations. His was the first blog I read dealing specifically with NYC education, and he pulls no punches. I also thank him for linking me and one of my first popular blogs (”16 Things I Learned This Year“). [...] [...] But of course, I couldn’t arrive at this by myself. Despite my independent nature, I have a great understanding that, like the blog carnivals and Technorati authority numbers we see around the blogosphere, I couldn’t have arrived at the place I’m at without a little help from some awesome bloggers. Naturally, I’m inclined to thank NYC Educator for his awesome advice regarding my classroom situations. His was the first blog I read dealing specifically with NYC education, and he pulls no punches. I also thank him for linking me and one of my first popular blogs (”16 Things I Learned This Year“). [...]

]]> By: Laura http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Laura Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:50:55 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-413 I agree all around! Number 1 is something I can especially relate to, and therefore, of course, consider it a sign of an excellent teacher. 5 & 8 took me a while to absorb, but I think I got there, and I like #12. Well...I'm not so sure about the rural kids finding examples. Most examples they might have, in my experience, have gotten the heck out of the boonies. I agree all around! Number 1 is something I can especially relate to, and therefore, of course, consider it a sign of an excellent teacher. 5 & 8 took me a while to absorb, but I think I got there, and I like #12.

Well…I’m not so sure about the rural kids finding examples. Most examples they might have, in my experience, have gotten the heck out of the boonies.

]]> By: Vivek http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Vivek Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:14:53 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-409 Fantastic Post! Seems like you're having a great time in the Classroom. Nice looking-award there too. Congratulations! " Choose how you spend your time with kids individually in the classroom. If they’re growing from the interactions you’re having, then that’s something you foster. If not, then don’t force it. Some people really are just not ready for you yet." I get this completely. Sometimes not doing anything is the best way. All of us have our own people, we all warm up to each other and respond to each other in different ways. The other good point is: Make every interaction count. When I started at a school, I always tried to mentally make a note every time a kid walked up to me: What can I do to leave him better after this interaction. I started smiling a lot. Became more supportive. I think thats healthy. Shine on, V. Vivek theredpencil.wordpress.com Fantastic Post! Seems like you’re having a great time in the Classroom. Nice looking-award there too. Congratulations!

” Choose how you spend your time with kids individually in the classroom. If they’re growing from the interactions you’re having, then that’s something you foster. If not, then don’t force it. Some people really are just not ready for you yet.” I get this completely.

Sometimes not doing anything is the best way. All of us have our own people, we all warm up to each other and respond to each other in different ways.

The other good point is: Make every interaction count. When I started at a school, I always tried to mentally make a note every time a kid walked up to me: What can I do to leave him better after this interaction. I started smiling a lot. Became more supportive. I think thats healthy.

Shine on, V.

Vivek
theredpencil.wordpress.com

]]> By: pissedoffteacher http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-405 pissedoffteacher Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:42:23 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-405 I too feel more like an actor sometimes. The captive audience is one of the things I love about teaching and a big reasons I am not ready to retire. Congrats on the award. The way the kids see you is so important. This year I won my school's PTA Heart Award. It meant so much, especially when I read the letters from the kids nominating me. Keep up the good work. I too feel more like an actor sometimes. The captive audience is one of the things I love about teaching and a big reasons I am not ready to retire.

Congrats on the award. The way the kids see you is so important. This year I won my school’s PTA Heart Award. It meant so much, especially when I read the letters from the kids nominating me.

Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Jonathan http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-403 Jonathan Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:35:09 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-403 We need to self-analyze to survive. The system in New York is too tough on new teachers to think you can sleep-walk through it. One detail - not all the rural areas do so well. Here's a blog from way up state: http://ghsprincipal.edublogs.org/ , look for one of her posts about Native Americans or rural poverty... You write nice stuff, thanks. We need to self-analyze to survive. The system in New York is too tough on new teachers to think you can sleep-walk through it.

One detail – not all the rural areas do so well. Here’s a blog from way up state: http://ghsprincipal.edublogs.org/ , look for one of her posts about Native Americans or rural poverty…

You write nice stuff, thanks.

]]> By: Joel http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Joel Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:41:52 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-402 I wish I would have spent as much time analyzing my first year as you did. Great job! I wish I would have spent as much time analyzing my first year as you did. Great job!

]]> By: On the Edge http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-386 On the Edge Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:48:12 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-386 These are very thoughtful, observant insights. I especially like the comparison of teaching to acting. I often feel like I am on stage for my students, and I mean that in a good way. Also, thanks for reminding everyone of the importance of balancing our personal and professional lives. It's very easy to meet burn-out when we obsess about our kids. These are very thoughtful, observant insights. I especially like the comparison of teaching to acting. I often feel like I am on stage for my students, and I mean that in a good way. Also, thanks for reminding everyone of the importance of balancing our personal and professional lives. It’s very easy to meet burn-out when we obsess about our kids.

]]> By: Jonathan Trenn http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Jonathan Trenn Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:04:36 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-385 Awesome post and awesome learning experience. I'm returning to your blog. Awesome post and awesome learning experience. I’m returning to your blog.

]]> By: LuzMaria http://thejosevilson.com/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/comment-page-1/#comment-381 LuzMaria Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:59:07 +0000 http://thejosevilson.com/blog/2007/07/02/11-things-i-learned-this-school-year/#comment-381 Congratulations, Mr. V. - very nice job indeed!!! You have made a tremendous impact on your students-not only academically but in the development of the whole child. Your dedication and continuous self-reflection demonstrates your on-going quest to provide your students with the "best of you' every single day; that in itself is a gift which you bring and give to your kids freely and lovingly. One thing I have learned and will share with you is to: choose your battles and strategically win the war. Continue doing what you do!!!! Congratulations, Mr. V. – very nice job indeed!!! You have made a tremendous impact on your students-not only academically but in the development of the whole child. Your dedication and continuous self-reflection demonstrates your on-going quest to provide your students with the “best of you’ every single day; that in itself is a gift which you bring and give to your kids freely and lovingly. One thing I have learned and will share with you is to: choose your battles and strategically win the war. Continue doing what you do!!!!

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