Friday, January 25, 2013
Blog Post #2
Warning this blog post maybe offensive to some!
For this blog entry I watch several videos that I feel is suppose to provoke some kind of response that resembles shock. None of these videos shocked me whatsoever and I will tell you why.
First of all the videos I have viewed are:
Did You Know 3.0 by Dr. John Strange which is a short of the video Did you know 3.0 by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod.
Mr. Winkle Wakes by Mathew Needleman.
The Importance of Creativity by Sir Ken Robinson
I think all of these videos have very good points to them. They are designed to catch your attention and make you start thinking about education and how you currently view the system. And I will point out that Sir Ken Robinson is a very humorous man, you will enjoy that video.
I would like to start out by saying that I believe the education system as a whole is broke. I would not begin to propose how we fix the system, your guess is as good as mine, but it doesn't not benefit everyone in the same way no matter how hard you try. I believe with my whole heart that everyone should know the basics such as Math, Reading, Science, History, English, Spelling; but I do not believe it benefits everyone to go to school for 12 years and college is not for everyone.
In America right now this is a stigma about school and education that majorly affects our children and young adults. We treat everyone the same, teach them the same things, push them all towards college, and again and again we see many fail or end up coming out of college only to not find work. I think one of the biggest things is to stop treating each child the same. We are all wired differently, we do not learn the same, we don’t like the same things, some kids are hyper, some are calm, some are average, some are exceptional, some have learning disabilities. We shouldn’t expect each child to learn the same things at the same times and take the same paths.
One thing that Sir Ken Robinson said that really sticks with me is that we are pushing our children to become college professors of a subject. Guess what we can’t all be college professors, then no one would have a job. The problem is that our society today has put so much emphasis on did you complete a certain number of years of school, did you achieve your bachelors, your masters, or even that doctorate. None of those options are bad, it is something to be proud of if you obtain those degrees, but there is a whole world out there that we are starting to leave behind that we will continue to need, at least in the near future. For instance trades such as welding, masonry, plumber, electricians, auto mechanics, construction managers and workers, HVAC technicians, aviation technicians, are still greatly needed. Unfortunately there is such as stigma around people who do not attend college that many people refuse to do these jobs, not because they don't pay well, but because the way people view them. These are forms of education, but it is done differently.
The way I personally see it ,and have experienced it in someway, is that if we continuously cram this education down our children's throats the way we do so now, we will be hurting in the future for people with certain skills. I believe education should be more than "reciting" idea for a test, but it should open up the imagination and confidence in children. We should try to take the time with each child when they are young and ask what do you enjoy? What is something you would like to learn about? I think as they age they would find their passion and their interest earlier and they could start pursuing the life style they would like to have. If children and young adults are passionate about what they are doing, they are much more likely to excel at the task before them.
I see this path also helping a work force of all kinds in the future because experiences would come earlier, they would be able to have more of them, and they would be catered to what they are doing that would benefit both employee and employers.
I guess most of what I am saying is that we need to focus education not on just what you are learning today to pass this class, but what are you learning that will benefit you in the future. What will help you grow as an individual? Over all I know I have a different outlook on education, but that is mostly because I have done my own schooling differently and have had different experiences.
In closing I do think we need to educated our children to prepare them for future technology, but I also think that we need to educate our children on how the world and the world system works. Teach them that everyone is different and that everyone's path isn't the same, and it shouldn't be. Show our children that each person has something to bring to the table that will benefit in the future.
For this blog entry I watch several videos that I feel is suppose to provoke some kind of response that resembles shock. None of these videos shocked me whatsoever and I will tell you why.
First of all the videos I have viewed are:
Did You Know 3.0 by Dr. John Strange which is a short of the video Did you know 3.0 by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod.
Mr. Winkle Wakes by Mathew Needleman.
The Importance of Creativity by Sir Ken Robinson
I think all of these videos have very good points to them. They are designed to catch your attention and make you start thinking about education and how you currently view the system. And I will point out that Sir Ken Robinson is a very humorous man, you will enjoy that video.
I would like to start out by saying that I believe the education system as a whole is broke. I would not begin to propose how we fix the system, your guess is as good as mine, but it doesn't not benefit everyone in the same way no matter how hard you try. I believe with my whole heart that everyone should know the basics such as Math, Reading, Science, History, English, Spelling; but I do not believe it benefits everyone to go to school for 12 years and college is not for everyone.
In America right now this is a stigma about school and education that majorly affects our children and young adults. We treat everyone the same, teach them the same things, push them all towards college, and again and again we see many fail or end up coming out of college only to not find work. I think one of the biggest things is to stop treating each child the same. We are all wired differently, we do not learn the same, we don’t like the same things, some kids are hyper, some are calm, some are average, some are exceptional, some have learning disabilities. We shouldn’t expect each child to learn the same things at the same times and take the same paths.
One thing that Sir Ken Robinson said that really sticks with me is that we are pushing our children to become college professors of a subject. Guess what we can’t all be college professors, then no one would have a job. The problem is that our society today has put so much emphasis on did you complete a certain number of years of school, did you achieve your bachelors, your masters, or even that doctorate. None of those options are bad, it is something to be proud of if you obtain those degrees, but there is a whole world out there that we are starting to leave behind that we will continue to need, at least in the near future. For instance trades such as welding, masonry, plumber, electricians, auto mechanics, construction managers and workers, HVAC technicians, aviation technicians, are still greatly needed. Unfortunately there is such as stigma around people who do not attend college that many people refuse to do these jobs, not because they don't pay well, but because the way people view them. These are forms of education, but it is done differently.
The way I personally see it ,and have experienced it in someway, is that if we continuously cram this education down our children's throats the way we do so now, we will be hurting in the future for people with certain skills. I believe education should be more than "reciting" idea for a test, but it should open up the imagination and confidence in children. We should try to take the time with each child when they are young and ask what do you enjoy? What is something you would like to learn about? I think as they age they would find their passion and their interest earlier and they could start pursuing the life style they would like to have. If children and young adults are passionate about what they are doing, they are much more likely to excel at the task before them.
I see this path also helping a work force of all kinds in the future because experiences would come earlier, they would be able to have more of them, and they would be catered to what they are doing that would benefit both employee and employers.
I guess most of what I am saying is that we need to focus education not on just what you are learning today to pass this class, but what are you learning that will benefit you in the future. What will help you grow as an individual? Over all I know I have a different outlook on education, but that is mostly because I have done my own schooling differently and have had different experiences.
In closing I do think we need to educated our children to prepare them for future technology, but I also think that we need to educate our children on how the world and the world system works. Teach them that everyone is different and that everyone's path isn't the same, and it shouldn't be. Show our children that each person has something to bring to the table that will benefit in the future.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Blog Post #1
About Me.
Talking about myself is something I do not enjoy at all. I am Hannah Burgess. I am almost 25 years old and I just moved out on my own. It has definitely been a new experience. I moved to Mobile back in April and for the most part have enjoyed it. I attended Spring Hill College last semester with the intended major of nursing. None of that ended up being for me. I finished out the semester there and decided I would give school one more shot, so I have transferred here to USA. I was not even sure about transferring to USA until I found out that they had started offering Early Childhood Studies. I love kids and being around them and teaching them new skills, but I do not want to be in a classroom everyday. I am not wired to play the political correctness game all the time.
Something that is very important to me is my friends and family. I am very invested in that part of my life. My parents, Jeff and Teresa are wonderful and have been married to each other for 30 years now. I am very lucky in the aspect that I got to grow up with both of my parents in one household. I have one sister, Holland. Our relationship throughout the years has been an adventure for sure. She is now married with a wonderful husband, Anthony, and they have a daughter, Amelia Jane, who is my heart. I have a very large extended family that includes my Granny and PawPaw, 3 uncles, 4 aunts, and 18 cousins. I was able to grow up around most of my cousins so it was always interesting being with them.
Growing up in my family was a little different because we always worked in one way or another. My parents owned their own photography business until I was twelve, and my Granny owned her own shoe store that just went out of business this past November. So work ethic was something that was instilled in us at a young age. The fact that I did not actually work last semester was very strange and the longest I have ever went without a job. Can’t say I haven’t enjoyed it to some extent, but its been very strange and its time to get back to work.
Future Outlook
At this point in my academic career I am still not completely sure which direction I am going. I am currently doing Early Childhood Studies and I do believe that is the right path for me. I do not want to be a teacher in a classroom setting, I am not cut out for that, but I do love children and teaching them new skills.
Right now one of the fields I am looking into is Occupational Therapy for Children. It is more of an early childhood intervention type of program. Lots of people think why do children need occupational therapy, they don’t have a job? When you really look at it and think about it every kid has a job to learn new skills, one, which is very important, is how to play. Children cannot develop the physical and social skills they need to function in society until they learn to play.
There are a few other fields that I am keeping in mind as I am finishing up my bachelor’s degree. Some type of mental health programs for young children interest me, along with programs that help catch abnormal behaviors early in children. This helps pinpoint issues early on, which in the end benefits the child.
No matter what path I choose it will be something that works more one on one with a child. I want to be able to provide specialized attention to each child I encounter.
Video on Time Management featuring Randy Pausch
This video seems very generic about time management, but it does bring up good points that everyone should be reminded of on occasion. Things like you should make a to-do list, and don’t wait till the last minute to do the biggest scariest thing on your to do list. Conquer the big things first that way it is out of the way and you don’t have to worry about it.
I had never heard of Randy Pausch until this video, but it did end up peaking my interest to find out who he was and why there where so many links with his name on it. Randy Pausch was a very inspiring man for many people, and even now so many years after his death he is still influencing people to do their best. I will more than likely be watching more on him at later as time permits.
Talking about myself is something I do not enjoy at all. I am Hannah Burgess. I am almost 25 years old and I just moved out on my own. It has definitely been a new experience. I moved to Mobile back in April and for the most part have enjoyed it. I attended Spring Hill College last semester with the intended major of nursing. None of that ended up being for me. I finished out the semester there and decided I would give school one more shot, so I have transferred here to USA. I was not even sure about transferring to USA until I found out that they had started offering Early Childhood Studies. I love kids and being around them and teaching them new skills, but I do not want to be in a classroom everyday. I am not wired to play the political correctness game all the time.
Something that is very important to me is my friends and family. I am very invested in that part of my life. My parents, Jeff and Teresa are wonderful and have been married to each other for 30 years now. I am very lucky in the aspect that I got to grow up with both of my parents in one household. I have one sister, Holland. Our relationship throughout the years has been an adventure for sure. She is now married with a wonderful husband, Anthony, and they have a daughter, Amelia Jane, who is my heart. I have a very large extended family that includes my Granny and PawPaw, 3 uncles, 4 aunts, and 18 cousins. I was able to grow up around most of my cousins so it was always interesting being with them.
Growing up in my family was a little different because we always worked in one way or another. My parents owned their own photography business until I was twelve, and my Granny owned her own shoe store that just went out of business this past November. So work ethic was something that was instilled in us at a young age. The fact that I did not actually work last semester was very strange and the longest I have ever went without a job. Can’t say I haven’t enjoyed it to some extent, but its been very strange and its time to get back to work.
Future Outlook
At this point in my academic career I am still not completely sure which direction I am going. I am currently doing Early Childhood Studies and I do believe that is the right path for me. I do not want to be a teacher in a classroom setting, I am not cut out for that, but I do love children and teaching them new skills.
Right now one of the fields I am looking into is Occupational Therapy for Children. It is more of an early childhood intervention type of program. Lots of people think why do children need occupational therapy, they don’t have a job? When you really look at it and think about it every kid has a job to learn new skills, one, which is very important, is how to play. Children cannot develop the physical and social skills they need to function in society until they learn to play.
There are a few other fields that I am keeping in mind as I am finishing up my bachelor’s degree. Some type of mental health programs for young children interest me, along with programs that help catch abnormal behaviors early in children. This helps pinpoint issues early on, which in the end benefits the child.
No matter what path I choose it will be something that works more one on one with a child. I want to be able to provide specialized attention to each child I encounter.
Video on Time Management featuring Randy Pausch
This video seems very generic about time management, but it does bring up good points that everyone should be reminded of on occasion. Things like you should make a to-do list, and don’t wait till the last minute to do the biggest scariest thing on your to do list. Conquer the big things first that way it is out of the way and you don’t have to worry about it.
I had never heard of Randy Pausch until this video, but it did end up peaking my interest to find out who he was and why there where so many links with his name on it. Randy Pausch was a very inspiring man for many people, and even now so many years after his death he is still influencing people to do their best. I will more than likely be watching more on him at later as time permits.
Monday, January 14, 2013
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