Friday, September 26, 2008
Lecture 9/22/08
In our lecture this week, our class was immersed with all the tests, requirements, paperwork, deadlines, and worst of all fees for the teacher education program at Luther. It was an incredible amount of information to listen to, and worst of all it just made my stress level go into overload. It was definitely a good lecture, as it informed our class about all the requirements and the official protocol that we must follow in order to become highly qualified teachers. It just seemed like quite a bit of unnecessary tests, and especially unnecessary fees for the program. Teachers are not the highest paid professionals, and it seems like a lot of money to ask of a college student who is working to better society with their gifts and abilities. Now, I am not educated about what the costs or if there even are fees for other programs or majors, but I would like to see comparatively what they are. I hope that the education programs nation wide can take a closer look at how they train their teachers, and look to see if teachers really need to pay $100 for a test they could take as a high school student.
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And, the question that must be asked is, "Will all of this make you a better teacher?" If the answer is yes, then the fees and tests are worth it. If the answer is "I'm not sure" then the money and the tests are problematic. How can we better hold students and departments of education accountable without tests and fees?
You're definitely right here. It does seem like tests we shouldn't have to take, especially since I just paid for my PPST! But I know we were talking about this after our discussion group on monday. I also believe that the purpose of a teacher is to see their students succeed. So in response to professor langholz's comment, everything should be worth it in order to become what you want to be. i think all the tests and fees are worth it, they're not gonna stop me from achieving my dreams! thanks sarah.
Very intelligent insight, Ms. Lundine. I am impressed with the thorough description and analysis you present in this article. Your words are the inspiration for everything I do in life. I love you!!!!
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