When in undergraduate school, no one ever mentioned that being a teacher meant that you were going to be involved in so many communities. As a teacher you are a member of the community in your classroom, school, corporation, and community.
I must be forth coming and admit that I am not as large as a leader in any of these communities as I probably should be. I am a very busy with the tasks of being a mother of two young girls, a farmers wife, as well as completing the task of finishing a master's program. I understand that this are not good excuses.
The only way that I assist or lead my school or community is better understanding science is being my grade levels science chairmen. Holding this position requires me to attend text book adoption and PLC meetings. In these PLC meetings, we try to find ways to incorporate science into each grade levels curriculum. We also insure that each teacher has the science materials they need to successful teach their students the science curriculum.
As a mother of three, a full time teacher, a basketball coach and finishing my Master's, I hear what you are saying. I actually can't wait to finish my master's so that I can start applying all that I have learned and start making an impact on the greater community.
ReplyDeleteI think even small influences that we can make are sometimes the best ones because they will directly affect the students at our school and their lives. Later we can focus on branching out.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteYou are extremely busy. As a woman and mother, I am stretched in so many directions, too. I am always there for everyone else and rarely have time for myself. Please do not negate the fact that you are still making an impact by participating in a PLC. I am sure that you share the knowledge you are gaining from master's program with the members of PLC. Therefore, you are helping teachers enhance their instructional strategies and helping students achieve a higher level of learning. Additionally, the teachers on your grade level benefit from the articles and links from your courses at Walden that I am sure you are sharing with them. Be patient. There will be plenty of time for you to broaden your spectrum of influence to the community.
Alethea
Alethea