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A Narrative of Journey

A Narrative of Journey. Humility, Humor and Hope.

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A Narrative of Journey

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  1. A Narrative of Journey Humility, Humor and Hope

  2. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on my personal journey as a teacher. This paper will examine my early life, my own schooling from grade school to graduate school, as well as my personal adjustment to changes in my classroom situations and duties as they evolved over a span of thirty-five years.

  3. Introduction • A brief overview of teacher narratives • Aspects of narrative • Development of the second self (Inchausti)

  4. Themes • Reasons for writing • Union of reflection and action • The “nitty gritty” Literature Review

  5. Writing to grow: Keeping a personal-professional journal- M. L. Holly “to explore and grow from experience and reflection on practice” (Holly, 1989 p.5)

  6. Teacher Reflection: a perspective from the trenches-K.M. Sharp • To increase effectiveness in the classroom • To improve utilization of resources

  7. Lives on the Boundary- M. Rose “the urge to grow, the pressure of self-actualization, the quest for one’s identity” • Message of hope and perseverance • Challenge to find own way, to become own person

  8. A Life in School: What the Teacher Learned- J. Tompkins “Insofar as I was afraid to be exposed, they too would be afraid.” • Learning who we are is a lifelong process • The cruel reality • Trusting your professional self

  9. Opportunities for further development • In-depth study of the role of narratives • Link between reflection and learning • How reflective practice is taught and learned

  10. Birth • February 2, 1944 • Saint Louis, MO • Jefferson Army Barracks • “Lucky to be alive”

  11. Childhood • Return to Pottsville, PA at age six months • First family home at age six • Saint John the Baptist Grade School • No TV • Voracious reading habit • Decision about the future

  12. Nativity B.V.M High School

  13. Freshman Year High School • 1958 • Nativity B.V.M. • Sister Beatrice, MSC • 276 in class

  14. Sophomore and Junior YearsHigh School • 1959 - 1961 • Convent School • Productive • Disquieting

  15. Senior Year High School • 1961 - 1962 • Return to Nativity B.V.M. • Senior I • Newspaper • Visit to Villanova • College Decision

  16. College Years • 1962 - 1966 • Kutztown State Teacher’s College • Change of Major • Student Jobs • Failed class • Graduation August 1966

  17. Schuylkill Haven School District First Teaching Position Kindergarten June 1969 move to Long Island, NY 1974 Move to Allentown, PA Sister M. Aurelia: Renaissance Woman Learning to trust my professional self April 1979: Death of husband Return to Pottsville, PA The Years 1967 - 1979

  18. The Years 1980 - 1989 • 1980 - 1981 School Year • Saint Patrick’s Grade School • 1982: Merger of Saint Patrick’s and Saint John the Baptist schools to form All Saints School • 1984 - 1989: Challenging Years

  19. 1989 Assignment: Class of Children with Autism Changing times in Special Education 1999 Assignment: Itinerant Learning Support/Emotional Support Teacher Freedom of the road Flexibility Alternate Education Programs Operation Plus Possibilities The Years 1989 to Present:The IU Years

  20. Regrets Failure to Journal Delay of discovery of Second Self Resiliency Flexibility Recognition of Options Humility, Humor, Hope Conclusion

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