What an amazing experience, seeing passionate educators show up on a Saturday to discuss buzz-worthy topics! I was thrilled to see teachers, administrators, faculty associates, students, student teachers, community members and parents show up to Education Camp Delta (Edcamp-Delta). I loved the passion in the rooms and even hearing the word passion defined in one of the sessions I was in. However, what I really reflected on as I left Edcamp-Delta was the idea of school being a “village.” Below I will discuss how I relate to the past, present and future idea of a village in a school from a student and teachers perspective.
PAST-I reflected on my past today because I was reminded of what the past meant to me. In the past I attended a high school where relationships between students and teachers were very strong. Strong enough that 6 years down the road when you walk into Edcamp-Delta you are surprised that the teachers you had in high school remembered your name. Nevertheless, the high school I attended inspired me to continue my own dreams of becoming a teacher because I loved the idea of being involved in a school community and learning. The village for me was being involved through clubs, sports and academics, having relationships with teachers and administrators and that teachers/admin shared my learning through parent communication.
PRESENT- I am currently a student teacher who loves the idea of a village. I want learning goals, the process of learning and the product to be clear to the triad (teacher, student and parent). I want to continue to facilitate classroom meetings, conduct activities that support student’s social emotional learning, and promote resiliency. Most of all, I want to create a safe space where students feel safe enough to take risks and be vulnerable.
FUTURE-I hope to continue to learn from passionate educators and collaborating with important mentors. I may have an idea of what a village looks like and feels like. However, the journey I am about to go on as I enter the teaching profession is a village of its own. I am excited about being a part of a village as I enter my long practicum; a village of teachers, students, parents, administrators and many communities.
I would like to thank everyone who came out to Edcamp-Delta and Edcamp-Delta for the organization. I learned so much today and connected with my past, present and future idea of the “village”. I would love to hear from you on what the village means to you?
PAST-I reflected on my past today because I was reminded of what the past meant to me. In the past I attended a high school where relationships between students and teachers were very strong. Strong enough that 6 years down the road when you walk into Edcamp-Delta you are surprised that the teachers you had in high school remembered your name. Nevertheless, the high school I attended inspired me to continue my own dreams of becoming a teacher because I loved the idea of being involved in a school community and learning. The village for me was being involved through clubs, sports and academics, having relationships with teachers and administrators and that teachers/admin shared my learning through parent communication.
PRESENT- I am currently a student teacher who loves the idea of a village. I want learning goals, the process of learning and the product to be clear to the triad (teacher, student and parent). I want to continue to facilitate classroom meetings, conduct activities that support student’s social emotional learning, and promote resiliency. Most of all, I want to create a safe space where students feel safe enough to take risks and be vulnerable.
FUTURE-I hope to continue to learn from passionate educators and collaborating with important mentors. I may have an idea of what a village looks like and feels like. However, the journey I am about to go on as I enter the teaching profession is a village of its own. I am excited about being a part of a village as I enter my long practicum; a village of teachers, students, parents, administrators and many communities.
I would like to thank everyone who came out to Edcamp-Delta and Edcamp-Delta for the organization. I learned so much today and connected with my past, present and future idea of the “village”. I would love to hear from you on what the village means to you?
Ed-Camp Delta Jan 17, 2015
From left to right: Megan Southerby (Student Teacher), Jonathan Vervaet (SFU Faculty Associate), Nancy Pylypiuk (SFU Faculty Associate) and Karveena Bains (Student Teacher)
From left to right: Megan Southerby (Student Teacher), Jonathan Vervaet (SFU Faculty Associate), Nancy Pylypiuk (SFU Faculty Associate) and Karveena Bains (Student Teacher)