Final Post

Over the last four weeks, I feel like my knowledge and understanding of the integration of Social Studies has increased exponentially. Our two text books for the class were excellent, and I learned a lot from them. The Lindquist book gave some great examples of how to integrate subjects, create project-based learning and make it relevant to students. Lindquist gave an example of an integrated unit on salmon in her classroom. Salmon were particularly important to her community, as their economy and resources relied on the fish. So, this was both interesting and relevant to students. It is this kind of thinking I will hopefully take with me in my teaching career.
The Passionate Teacher taught me that one can be a "good teacher," but expressing passion in teaching takes learning to a different level. The trick is finding out what you are passionate about and conveying this to your students. If you are excited, they will be too. At this point, from this class and the rest of my courses at Lesley, my enthusiasm for teaching can't be measured and I hope never to lose this feeling.
I have very much enjoyed all of the useful in-class demonstrations on integration and technology sources, the geo-caching day, and our field trip through the Black Heritage Trail.
Thank you to Julie and the rest of the class for making this a special learning experience.