When I reflect on how creating my myth differs from the study of a myth, I find it much easier to study a myth. When I was actually creating my myth, it was challenging for me to come up with an original topic that wasn’t already used before. When I study a myth, I am able to take in all the multiple aspects of the myth and see it for what it is. When I create a myth, I worry too much to try and not copy someone else’s myth and that takes away from the experience. What I also saw differing between these two concepts is that the studying of the myth doesn’t really involve too much of your imagination. When you actually create a myth your imagination has to soar to another level and this actually allows you to think of out of this world ideas.
What I actually learned from this experience is that creating the myth is actually really fun if you allow yourself to think freely. I can see myself using this concept in the future as a teacher by asking my students to come up with a myth and draw the best interpretation of their myth. I think the website is a bit more challenging but if I have the students draw or make a collage and this would actually turn into a fun project for them which is something that is really great.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Poetry!
Poetry can be very tricky sometimes. I feel that writing about poetry is much easier than actually writing poetry. I love to communicate one on one with a person and i feel like poetry does not give me that opportunity compared to actually speaking to a person. When you write about poetry you are conveying what you think the poem is trying to say and you really get a chance to see where the author is coming from. I feel I am a bit private with my feelings and i think that poetry has the ability to strip you bare of your emotions and that vulnerable feeling allows you to truly feel one with yourself. I think that is why i don't feel comfortable writing poetry because i feel more comfortable listening to other people than having someone listen to me. That might sound weird but i enjoy listening to people and their problems because it is a great feeling when I can help a person feel better about themselves and the world around them. Writing about poetry is definitely within my comfort zone and although i don't write about poetry often, when i do i truly enjoy it.
I think some similarities between the two have to be the emotions that you have when you are faced with poetry. What is different is the actual emotion you feel for writing your own poetry and about poetry. What that means is that poetry can vary from person to person and the feelings poetry gives every individual is unique and special in itself.
As a future teacher, I find myself praying for the knowledge to help me to touch the lives of as many students as I can. I feel that each student is very special and i believe that a poetry slam like the one we experienced in class will help the students to get anything off their chest that might be bugging them. For some students i know poetry will be a stress reliever, and for others it can be a stress inducer. I think i can hopefully accommodate both types of students so that they will feel like they achieved something. I absolutely love children and i feel that although writing poetry is not my preference, if it will get students to open up then i will definitely utilize it in the classroom.
I think some similarities between the two have to be the emotions that you have when you are faced with poetry. What is different is the actual emotion you feel for writing your own poetry and about poetry. What that means is that poetry can vary from person to person and the feelings poetry gives every individual is unique and special in itself.
As a future teacher, I find myself praying for the knowledge to help me to touch the lives of as many students as I can. I feel that each student is very special and i believe that a poetry slam like the one we experienced in class will help the students to get anything off their chest that might be bugging them. For some students i know poetry will be a stress reliever, and for others it can be a stress inducer. I think i can hopefully accommodate both types of students so that they will feel like they achieved something. I absolutely love children and i feel that although writing poetry is not my preference, if it will get students to open up then i will definitely utilize it in the classroom.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
All About Me!
My name is Tiffany Gomez and I am a friendly girl who loves her blackberry!!..I have 3 brothers that i admire and who have encouraged me to succeed. 
I am happy to be graduating this May and it has been a very long path to get to where I am at. English is a strong passion of mine but I have to confess that it is not my first love!..My dream is to be a dental hygienist
but hopefully I can achieve that goal too! In any career path it is natural to have concerns or hopes for the future. Unlike any other career, teaching is a profession that is not only rewarding on the job but off the job as well. I sometimes find myself talking to my loved ones and wondering if teaching may have its flaws? Now don't get me wrong there are flaws in any job, but the thought of having the lives of 40+ students in your hands can be a bit daunting. I have not only those concerns but many others such as if i will be too strict or maybe not strict enough for the kids. Another fear I have pertains to the students who might be having more problems at home than at school. I like to say that God will help me through these challenges but it is always in the back of mind if my students will reach their fullest potential possible. If so, will i help them to reach their ultimate goals whatever that may be?
Aside from all the fears is the glimmer of hope that teaching will be the most amazing experience of my life and the possibility of transforming a students opinion about English is very exciting and overwhelming. It is easy to discuss all the positive factors about teaching but like with all things, one must consider both sides of the argument. I hope that this insight will provide you with an idea of some of my fears, concerns, and hopes for teaching.
I am happy to be graduating this May and it has been a very long path to get to where I am at. English is a strong passion of mine but I have to confess that it is not my first love!..My dream is to be a dental hygienist but hopefully I can achieve that goal too! In any career path it is natural to have concerns or hopes for the future. Unlike any other career, teaching is a profession that is not only rewarding on the job but off the job as well. I sometimes find myself talking to my loved ones and wondering if teaching may have its flaws? Now don't get me wrong there are flaws in any job, but the thought of having the lives of 40+ students in your hands can be a bit daunting. I have not only those concerns but many others such as if i will be too strict or maybe not strict enough for the kids. Another fear I have pertains to the students who might be having more problems at home than at school. I like to say that God will help me through these challenges but it is always in the back of mind if my students will reach their fullest potential possible. If so, will i help them to reach their ultimate goals whatever that may be?Aside from all the fears is the glimmer of hope that teaching will be the most amazing experience of my life and the possibility of transforming a students opinion about English is very exciting and overwhelming. It is easy to discuss all the positive factors about teaching but like with all things, one must consider both sides of the argument. I hope that this insight will provide you with an idea of some of my fears, concerns, and hopes for teaching.
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