Symposium

The symposium presentation I went to, was actually my brother, Tyler Kirk. He presented his research on what he called "Our Gentle Father: Soft Stalinism and the Historical Development of the Stalinist System." I learned about how in today's culture there is still a focus on the figure of a man that Stalin was. Children of my time are saying that he did good things for Russia and created opportunity. Tyler's presentation didn't focus on the negatives of stalin, but how Stalin developed Russia. I liked the presentation because I knew he had been working on this topic for a long time, but I finally got to hear just what it is that he was working on. It was interesting to hear a different side of Stalinism.

If I did a presentation at a symposium, I would present something that I was interested in. I think I would present on how music from the past, like the Beatles, 50's doo-wop, and Elvis, is present in today's music. There is influence from the most basic music.

Chapter 14: Succeeding in Your Teacher Education Program--and Beyond

My concerns with teaching are, not being able to fulfill the things that I have set for myself because of unexpected occurrences, having extreme difficulty with a subject, being unable to help a student as much as I would like, not knowing enough, and finding a job.

The area of concern that is most present is IMPACT. Most all my concerns were about teaching and how I will impact my students and me hoping that I will be a sufficient teacher.

Chapter 13: Improving Teachers and Schools, and School Reform

Before I graduate, I would like to have experience in the field. I want to learn what it is really like to be a teacher and be able to say that I have ample qualifications to teach before I go into the profession.

During the first few years of teaching, I hope to learn more about myself as a teacher and how to approach certain situations in the most affective ways. I want to experience intense classes where I have to work hard, and classes that show progress. To be well rounded in the first few years of teaching is a goal of mine.

through my experience at school and from the first few years of teaching, I want to become a more aware teacher and qualified to do my job. I believe that nothing teaches better than experience. If I can experience teaching in all ways than I think that I will benefit greatly.