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Friday, May 8th, 2009
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1:02 pm - *happy dances*
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I got a 95 on my independent study paper (on School Psychology and Social Justice)!!! =D
I also got an A in my psychopharmacology course.
...And an A in my psychology of learning, memory, and cognition!!!
I got a B+ in my death and dying seminar!
I am still waiting on the grade for the other two course. However, it is looking like one will be a B and the other will be a B(+)?
I survived my final semester as an undergraduate while taking 19 credits!!
=D
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| Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
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1:57 pm - Someone please help me edit this!!
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Please don't kill me for the long paper. I really need help; I am too bias to do it myself. Btw, the arrows are indentation since lj doesn't like indentation.
Title: INTASC Standards for the Beginning Teacher
--->The ninth Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standard focuses on reflective practice and professional development; “The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally” (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium, 1992). To utilize this principle, teachers must have the knowledge, dispositions and performances necessary. In order to be a reflective practitioner, the teacher must understand methods of inquiry that “provide him/her with a variety of self-assessment and problem-solving strategies for reflecting on his/her practice” (1992). In order to grow professionally, “the teacher is aware of major areas of research on teaching and of resources available for professional learning (e.g. professional literature, colleagues, professional associations, and professional development activities)” (1992). Two main dispositions are valued by the teacher as “habits of mind”: critical thinking and self-directed learning (1992). Additionally, the teacher must be “committed to reflection, assessment, and learning as an ongoing process” (1992). They do so by both giving and receiving help; which reflects that he/she recognizes his/her “professional responsibility for engaging in and supporting appropriate professional practices for self and colleagues” (1992). Therefore, the teacher must also be “committed to seeking out, developing, and continually refining practices that address the individual needs of students” (1992). There are several performances both within the classroom and outside of it that characterize a teacher committed to this standard. First, the teacher “uses classroom observation, information about students, and research as sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and learning and as a basis for experimenting with, reflecting on, and revising practice” (1992). Second, by seeking out literature, colleagues, and other resources, the teacher also supports his/her development as both a learner and a teacher (1992). Lastly – by drawing upon professional colleagues within the school and other professional arenas – the teacher gains “supports for reflection, problem-solving and new ideas” (1992). This allows the teachers to actively share experiences, seek, and give feedback with others (1992).
-----> The standard embodies key points of the mission of INTASC. It was developed to assist states in enhancing the professional development of teachers as part of the “model “core” standards for what all beginning teachers should know, be like, and be able to do in order to practice responsibly, regardless of the subject matter or grade level being taught” (Council of Chief State School Officers, 2007). In order to help states “develop capacity to implement” these standards, INTASC hosts an annual professional development academy (2007). The standards were developed to “consider the best thinking of education practitioners and researchers” (2007). “The standards were developed in response to the five major propositions that guide the National Board’s standard-setting and assessment work” (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium, 1992). The major propositions embodied by the ninth standard are: “Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience”; and “Teachers are members of learning communities” (1992). INTASC believes that, “to eventually become an expert practitioner, beginning teachers must have, at the least, an awareness of the kinds of knowledge and understandings needed – as well as resources available – to develop these skills” (1992). Within the Preamble, INTASC outlines two points that are directly related to the ninth standard. The first point essentially states that standards and learning opportunities must be available to “enable teachers to develop and use professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions on behalf of students” (1992). The second point, in summary, states that “professional teachers are responsible for planning and pursuing their ongoing learning, for reflecting with colleagues on their practice, and for contributing to the profession’s knowledge base” (1992).
----->Reflective thinking is described as “the magic that bridges the heart and the head” (Danielson, 2008). It “is an important component in teacher’s professional expertise, and aptness for integrating it into professional practice can be nurtured in most teachers” (2008). Danielson describes Dewey’s theory of reflection, stating that it “begins with one’s perplexity about a topic and the willingness to adopt an attitude of suspended conclusion while studying the issue, gathering information, and gaining new knowledge” (2008). Schon’s three-stage cycle of reflective practice further details this process. The stages are: reflection-for-action (“the planning stage of instruction”), reflection-in-action (“teacher adjusts… responses to the situation at hand”), and reflection-on-action (“analysis of what happened in the lesson”) (2008). Some questions that characterize the third stage include: “What worked?”, “What did not?”, “How does the teacher know what was successful and what was not?” and “What does it suggest about the next lesson?” (2008). Therefore, “plans for the next lesson are based on students’ responses to the lesson just analyzed.” The four modes of thinking that are “useful in understanding the nature of reflective decision making and determining teachers’ aptness for and efficacy in applying reflection in their practice” involve: technological, situational, deliberate and dialectical thinking (2008). Technological thinking “uses knowledge from an external source” and is “based on routines that require both efficiency and effectiveness” (2008). In situational thinking “problem posing and problem solving occur within the confines of the immediate situation, and observable behaviors provide the only source of information needed” (2008). “The teacher goes beyond what he or she already knows and seeks additional information” with deliberate thinking; it is described as a “data-gathering stage” (2008). Lastly, dialectical thinking occurs “when deliberate thinking not only informs our practice, but actually transforms it”; it is described a “flexible thinking” (2008). According to Danielson, “The four modes of thinking provide a means by which novice and veteran teachers can conceptualize reflection within practical classroom applications” (2008).
----->Collaborative problem solving can also be implemented using the modes of thinking. When using collaborative problem solving “teachers work together with other school professionals, parents, and members of the larger community to resolve issues in the classroom” (Memory, David; Yoder, Carol; and Williams, Robert, 2003). The emphasis is the “shared responsibility… is essential in the real world of teaching” (2003). By taking part in collaborative problem-solving activities in the classroom, education students can learn “the skills and knowledge related to problem-centered instruction, collaboration, and problem solving” (2003). Subsequently, education students are able to “respond to common challenges” using professional literature to “develop… thoughts about how to respond” (2003).
----->A great deal of practices can be used to provide evidence of a teacher’s commitment to the ninth INTASC principle. These include: professional meetings, workshops, professional journal articles, and personal journals (“Portfolio…”). The most accessible resource for professional growth faculty/professional development meetings held at the school in which the teacher works. These are typically regularly scheduled meetings usually before or after the scheduled school day. Workshops are also a useful resource and usually provide staff development agendas (“Portfolio...”). Teachers can also read professional journal articles and implement ideas/techniques within the classroom (“Portfolio…”). By implementing ideas, teachers are able to reflect upon new knowledge obtained from professional sources. Lastly, it may be useful for teachers to keep personal journals to allow them to reflect upon teaching experiences (“Portfolio…”). This will also provide them with notes to look back upon when planning a new lesson.
current mood:  busy
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| Thursday, February 12th, 2009
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11:18 pm - OMG
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I got an interview with George Mason University's School Psychology program!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ETA: HOLY SHIT I GOT ONE FOR JAMES MADISON TOO!!!!
and they are the same week O.O
current mood:  bouncy
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| Sunday, January 11th, 2009
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4:24 pm - ....
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| Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
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2:02 pm - Frustration
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So according to the Americans with Disabilities Act... they don't give a shit about me. My mom remembered to tell me that I have been tested TWICE for ADHD when I was little because I was having trouble finishing things [like I always have!]. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act only guarantees accommodations for people who cannot perform at an average level otherwise. Screw the fact that I have the POTENTIAL and IQ to perform at significantly above average... they don't care. I could perform at an "average" level without even trying and not even finishing the test. I HAVE. I finished 2/3 of the GRE and guessed at the other 1/3 and got around the 50th percentile... while on percocet and in pain. Someone needs to update this Act to take into account people with above average intelligence who are frustrated as hell that no one will ever know that they are above average because they are confined to performing at an AVERAGE level. This is a new goal. If this is not fixed, I will fix it. This is NOT fair. Gifted children/students/etc with disabilities should have the same rights as non-gifted. Just because I can compensate for my struggles with my intelligence doesn't give me any less of a right to show what I can do if you give me the CHANCE. I want the chance to show my intelligence. I want the chance to be considered above average. I hate how trapped this is making me feel. I may not be able to get into grad school because my intelligence is censored by the system.
current mood:  worried
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| Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
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9:30 pm - Random
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| Thursday, January 17th, 2008
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9:43 pm
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I wish I was born a boy. Then maybe I'd be on the good end of the double fucking standard. Maybe then people would take me seriously. Maybe then every little thing I want to do wouldn't be likely to get me kidnapped, raped or murdered/killed. I am so sick of people "worrying" about me.
current mood:  annoyed
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| Sunday, January 13th, 2008
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9:30 pm
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I got the job at Starbucks!
I start the week of the 21st, the same week that classes start. Oh joy.
My driver's ed teacher is a flake. I still need two more driving sessions and I'd really like to do them before I start spring semester and the second job. plzkthnx.
I finally formulated a criteria for the car I am going to buy: 5yrs old or less, $8,000 or less, hopefully able to get a payment of $120 max, and would like to take out a five year loan on it. I also found a car that I like that fits that criteria so go me. It's a 2005 Chevy Aveo, only been used at a rental vehicle, for between 7490-7985, depending on which I get. I have found a few listed. I also plan to attempt bargaining down the price.
A spot opened up in the Images of Women class I have been on the waitlist for forever and I am #1 on the list... so now I definitely have that class as far as I know. Which means I don't need to take the culture of the middle east class this semester. Yay only T/Th classes and a friday class for the last 10 weeks.
This is just me rambling.
Oh I need to go shopping for stuff for my starbucks uniform. Walmart/Target here I come, I refuse to pay more than necessary for something that I am just going to spill coffee on at one point. lol.
I am actually sleeping at normal hours now so no more late nights for me.
I may be working opening shifts at starbucks at 4:30am.
Hence my shift in my sleep schedule.
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| Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
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10:05 pm - Irony?
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So, as some of you know I have been actively in search of a second job. This is because i have only been able so far to get 8-10 hours a week about with my two clients [only so many afternoons in a week and both client's parents want the same time in the afternoon about]. So I've been looking for something that I can add some daytime hours. So far, starbucks has been the most promising considering the manager pretty much knows me by now. I had one interview with her monday and I am scheduled to have a second interview with the assistant manager thursday. So far sounds simple right? Well, then Barnes and Noble finally decides to call me today; so now I have an interview with them tomorrow at noon. Still, sounds simple right? Then, at the monthly staff meeting tonight I am talking with Dee-Dee for a bit afterward and Kimba is talking with Dr. McBee about a client they are trying to find a therapist for. Kimba just happens to say how she asked so-and-so, so-and-so and Katie.... and then points out well not me the other Katie. I jokingly say yea couldn't be me I dunno what you are talking about. Then Kimba goes: "Heyy actually do you happen to have any daytime hours available?" To which Dee-Dee and I almost laugh because she knows that I have been looking for a second job for exactly that reason. So now there is a good chance I will be picking up another client to work with sometime after 12pm a couple days a week. Suddenly? This is not so simple!
I have decided one day I will make myself one of those people that different places are trying to all out-bid each other for me to work for them.
Because this is seriously just insanity.
I will probably still be getting the second job but likely not working as much with it as I originally intended.
current mood:  amused
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| Saturday, January 5th, 2008
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3:21 pm - FYI
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A starbucks addiction comes in handy when it gets you a job interview!!
WOOT!!!!!
I have a job interview at starbucks for monday at 9 [now to figure if she implied am or pm]....
ugh really shouldn't ask me if I want to come in for an interview for starbucks before I drink my starbucks lol, my mind was still on autopilot...even though i've been up since 9 doing sessions
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| Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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1:40 am - Still searching
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for that second job.
List of places I have applied to:
Giant as a pharmacy tech or cashier
Starbucks
Express
Victoria's Secret
Barnes & Noble
Kay Jeweler's in the mall
I figure ONE of them has gotta hire me!.... hopefully...
Now time to have a snack and watch John Tucker Must Die... cuz I couldn't resist buying it for myself while I was in walmart earlier...
Still gotta get a few presents
have ENT appt tomorrow morning... and a session 3:45.... and need to figure out if they offer that stupid experimental psych requirement as an independent study cuz there if no effing way I will stay at hood an extra semester just for that class... I wanna graduate after next fall semester.... no I'm not crazy... yes I'm a workaholic.... no I don't know if i have any sanity left though....
Also for some reason I really like the song "Tattoo" and I totally have no idea why.... okay I have a vague idea... but still.... I iz random shutting up now.... this is what you all get for sleeping and Sarah for... doing whatever she's doing right now considering it's the middle of the day there
current mood:  awake
current music: "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks
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| Friday, December 14th, 2007
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8:44 pm - Almost done
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I have a 2-3 page physics paper to write and a physics final to take still.
I got two out of the way today when I thought I was only going to get one.
I am exhausted....
The physics test is waiting until monday... screw that whole taking a test thing tomorrow...
After that though I will BE FREE FREE FREEE
I am going to celebrate by laying down and watching Shrek 3 on my laptop and napping on my couch.
current mood:  exhausted
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| Thursday, December 13th, 2007
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7:22 pm - FYI
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FINALS ARE EVIL!!
And Hood is retarded if they cancel a day of taking tests for snow and you-know..don't give us an extra day!!
*Spaz flail* *prays the snow away*
I've already had to cancel two sessions this week... I don't wanna cancel no more.... but I don't wanna fail....
ughhhh
I'm gonna go back to trying to study for my adolescent psych test even though apparently the very lengthy study guide she gave us DOESNT HELP AT ALL BECAUSE HALF THE STUFF ON THE TEST IS APPARENTLY NOT ON ITTTTTTTTTT
current mood:  stressed
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| Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
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3:15 pm - Tired and stressed
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I am honestly just trying to survive the semester at this point. I am really tired and stressed so there is a good chance I will not be all that communicative and if I am I might not be in a good mood. I am really just too tired to try and figure out whatever is going on with you guys so I'll just leave it at that. Anyway, that's about it. I'll be in hibernation for the next couple weeks with my research papers, text books and studying.
current mood: busy
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| Sunday, November 25th, 2007
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3:53 am - Pretty Cryptic Lyrics
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Here you can be anything
Anything that scares you
I think that scares you..
Here, I've been here before
But only by myself..
Myself..
I promised I'd see it again
I promised I'd see this with you now..
I promised I'd see it again
I promised I'd see this with you now..
What giving up gives you
And where giving up takes you..
I have and I've been..
Here in center frame
Here there's only air..
And just enough space to fit..
I promised I'd see it again
I promised I'd see this with you now..
I promised I'd see it again
I promised I'd see this with you now..
I said said said it out loud over and over
Said said said it out loud, but what do I know?
I said said said it out loud over and over again..
I said said said it out loud over and over
I said said said it out loud but it did not help..
I'll stop now.
Just enough so I can hear you,
I stay up as long as it takes..
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3:02 am - More cryptic lyrics
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CRYPTIC LYRICS TAKE ONE:
Another dream that will never come true
Just to compliment your sorrow
Another life that I've taken from you
A gift to add on to your pain and suffering
Another truth you can never believe
Has crippled you completely
All the cries you're beginning to hear
Trapped in your mind, and the sound is deafening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray
[Chorus]
Livin just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Livin my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Another nightmare about to come true
Will manifest tomorrow
Another love that I've taken from you
Lost in time, on the edge of suffering
Another taste of the evil I breed
Will level you completely
Bring to life everything that you fear
Live in the dark, and the world is threatening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way i pray
[chorus]
Return to me
Leave me no one
Turn to me
Return to me
Cast aside
You make me turn away
[chorus]
CRYPTIC LYRICS TAKE TWO:
I must have dreamed a thousand dreams
Been haunted by a million screams
But I can hear the marching feet
They're moving into the street
Now, did you read the news today?
They say the danger has gone away
But I can see the fire's still alight
They're burning into the night
There's too many men, too many people
Making too many problems
And there's not much love to go around
Can't you see this is a land of confusion?
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
Oh, superman, where are you now?
When everything's gone wrong somehow?
The men of steel, these men of power
Are losing control by the hour
This is the time, this is the place
So we look for the future
But there's not much love to go around
Tell me why this is a land of confusion
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
I remember long ago
When the sun was shining
And all the stars were bright all through the night
In the wake of this madness, as I held you tight
So long ago
I won't be coming home tonight
My generation will put it right
We're not just making promises
That we know we'll never keep
There's too many men, too many people
Making too many problems
And there's not much love to go round
Can't you see this is a land of confusion?
Now, this is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth fighting for
This is the world we live in
And these are the names we're given
Stand up and let's start showing
Just where our lives are going to
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| Saturday, November 24th, 2007
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6:05 pm - a rather NON- CRYPTIC post
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stop babying the midget
unless you have actually been talking to me regularly
stop attributing feelings to me that I am not having
it only accomplishes one thing:
pissing me off
wanna know why?
cuz last time I checked
I am the one feeling my emotions...
so just stop
you only know what I tell you
and if you don't ask?
well then you really don't fucking know anything now do you?
why has that still not gotten across to people?
fucking deja vu
current mood: annoyed
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5:56 pm
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Everyone has a story. Everyone has a reason for why they are the way they are. No one has a right to judge another by their own values. What is good for one person, may not be good for another. Only I know what is good for me, Only you know what is good for you. Everyone talks And nobody listens. People have a tendency to only hear, what they want to hear. The concept of conversation has been reduced to people hearing what they want and others saying what they think everyone wants to hear. Only talk if you are willing to really listen to that person's story.
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3:56 pm - I just like these lyrics
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I close both locks below the window
I close both blinds and turn away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes good bye's the only away
[Chorus]
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
[End Chorus]
In cards and flowers on your window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Sometimes good bye's the only way
[Chorus]
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
[End Chorus]
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2:18 am
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I am fine
when I am allowed
to push my problems
to the back
of my mind
When people
bring these problems
back to the surface
is when it arises again
I'd rather not deal
with the latter
so please
don't mention things
I'll talk when I want
Until then
I will never
treat other's problems
as insignificant
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