Looking back at elementary school‚ I realize I made many poorly thought through mistakes just for the sake of fitting in. I never put into perspective how these actions would change my attitude towards others and my own self-esteem. Probably‚ the most impactful of these mistakes was when I decided to have my hair cut short. When I was at Mariposa Elementary School‚ I always wanted to fit in. I wanted to have what the other‚ more popular girls had‚ play with what they played with‚ wear what they
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Bullying in Elementary Schools People hear the word class bully and the majority think of kids fist fighting in the schoolyard‚ or the mean kid taking lunch money from those they can push around‚ but this abusive behavior is far more severe than the fist fighting in the schoolyard‚ or the lunch money being taken from a classmate. This type of behavior has become more aggressive and dangerous than it was twenty years ago. We as adults need to change the perception that bullying at school is a part
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The debate over whether or not recess should remain a standard part of the elementary school daily schedule has existed for many years. The continuing trend toward reallocating time in school to focus on academics has led to a reduction of the amount of recess breaks children receive in school. Recess gives students time to take an unstructured break from their class work and allows them to play and socialize with their peers. Those in favor of eliminating recess believe that recess wastes valuable
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My Bullying Experience In elementary school I was the victim of bullying on many different occasions by several boys in my class. Growing up I wasn’t the skinniest kid‚ like some of the other children‚ and I would be bullied because of this. I can remember one time in grade 6‚ that I was playing with some of my friends on the playground and one of the boys in my class got mad at me and called me fat. Thinking it was funny and seeing how I was very hurt from this he continued to call me fat. I was
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As a paraprofessional in an elementary school‚ I recognize how imperative it is for teachers to encourage and motivate students. I want to motivate my students while challenging them through their assignments. My strategy for accomplishing this goal is to develop their social and interaction skills by allowing students to work independently and in groups. In other words‚ given the tools of new information linked with prior knowledge promotes creativity and problem solving skills. Furthermore‚ I
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the School Counselor’s Role in Test/Assessment Being a School Counselor is a very rewarding profession. “School counselors reject the use of high-stakes test or the use of any other single measurement instruments the only indicator of student success”(ASCA‚ 2014). The school counselor encourages multiple measures when life-influencing decisions are being made. It permits the probability of imprinting positive impacts on the lives of so countless students. Taken as a whole‚ School counselors convey
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Imagine being called on by your elementary school teacher to stand and read out loud in front of the whole class. As you prepare to stand an uncontrollable flash of heat rushes throughout your entire body. Your heart beats hysterically‚ as the feeling of butterfly’s flitter violently inside your burning stomach. You stand as close as possible to your desk‚ using it as a protective barrier‚ shielding you from the rest of the class. The noise of the classroom clock sounds louder with every passing
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working with young children. I want to help them through the relevant issues they face today such as cyberbullying and growing up in a social media world. I desire to be a school counselor. I believe that I have the experience‚ personality and drive to mentor and help guide young students. I began college as an elementary education major‚ I had a passion for teaching‚ and completed 100+ hours of volunteering. I shadowed teachers and truly believed that teaching was my desired career path. I have
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view towards it. You’ve grown up and your thoughts have changed. It could be good‚ bad‚ or maybe even both. Ben Milam Elementary was my place. When I visited it again after six years‚ I realized it is the place where I lost an experience but it is also the place where I have gained an opportunity. The purpose of this place is way different to me now than when I was an actual elementary student. I currently attend Ben Milam as a dual enrollment student for a class called Introduction to Teaching Reading
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School Counselor Interviews for CNS 550 School Counseling Interviews for CNS 550 Brad Tassell Western Kentucky University October 14‚ 2011 Introduction “I don’t sell college or apprenticeships; I sell post secondary opportunities‚ whatever that means for the interests‚ abilities‚ and aptitudes of the students coming through.” ASCA‚ 2011‚ School Counselor of the year‚ Randy McPherson (O’Grady‚ 2011). Few statements resonate stronger than one that is unwaveringly positive
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