Thursday, August 30, 2007
why?
I figured that I would try to start a new discussion for each of us to try to respond too... I just wondered if anyone would want to tell us all why they decided to go into special education.I'll start.I think I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I always thought that I would teach high school history, but my senior year in high school we had a thing called peer tutoring that we did for one semester. During my peer tutoring time I was in a special education classroom. At first I was a little nervous, but when Christmas break came and the semester was changing I didn't want to leave the classroom. The kids in that room had left such and impact on me and that I fell in love with them. I had my schedule changed so that I could stay there the rest of my senior year. After my graduation I decided that I still wanted to teach but just a different subject. I still go back to that school and help out with that class when I get the chance. I love kids and I think that this will be a very rewarding job. Anyone want to share theirs?
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Just like you always thought i would be teaching highschool history. After subbing for about a year i realized early on that the students in the Special education program seemed to appreciate my help so much more. Alot of the Children from my area have very little and a poor home-life. I even had a few of them cry when the school finally got around to getting them a "Real Teacher."
One thing that has really inspired me to go into special education is the fact that I myself am epileptic. I understand what it feels like to be different and what it's like to overcome my disability. Also, I tutored special needs children in high school, and the passion they show for their schoolwork and really just for life is inspiring to me! This was a great blog to start!
I already have my bachelors and am just student teaching away from being a high school history teacher. When I decided to go back and get my teaching certificate I needed to take 32 hrs at EKU for my student teaching to be observed. Like Garredd I also have subbed in special education. I find children in special education to be very interesting and challenging in many ways for teachers.
I to spent time as a para educator (teachers aid) in a special education classroom. I loved the children and to this day students that I worked with see me or my husband and they are happy to see me and tell what has happened to them. I love to see them succeed in what their dreams are. My goal is to make as many dreams come true for them as possible.
In January, 2003, I decided to get an education after raising my family. I went to SCC for two semesters without having any idea on what my major would be. During Christmas break after the two terms, I knew it was time to choose my major. I asked for guidance in choosing, as at my age, I didn't want to be changing my mind and spending more time in school. I woke up Christmas morning with the most profound feeling of direction. I announced at breakfast that I was going to be a special education teacher, which surprised my family. I had never had the desire to be a teacher, or at least it had not manifested itself. Now, I know I have made the best choice of profession because I enjoy the knowledge gained from each of my classes and know that the rewards of helping a child will greatly outweigh the stress of the job.
I noticed a few other decisions which were related to Christmas. Did anyone else decide near this holiday?
My mom has taught Special Education for 30+ years and it has just really helped me to see exactly what it's like and why I should go into the field. I like being able to help kids that need 'extra help.'
I wasn't so sure about majoring in Special Ed until I started working at the daycare I am at. We have two autistic children there who have changed my life. One in particular makes my day when I am there. He is the most loving and sweetest children I have ever met. Being around him opened up my eyes to see how much of a struggle each day is to him and the other people in his life. I want to be one of those people who help children like him succeed and be as comfortable with themselves as they should be.
In all honesty, I never thought I'd go into the field of the classroom teacher. I was attending Transylvania University last year to major in Education, just as a good solid background. I intended on going to seminary after Transy and become a youth minister - I was going to teach, just not in the classroom. :)
When I got to Transy, I took an Education class that required a Special Education lab every week. It was the ONLY exposure any of the Education majors there would have to Special Education, and it really perked my interest. I've always loved kids, and never found one that I haven't connected with.
I use to babysit several kids with autism, always worked at the Aicardi Conference in Louisville, and did several other things involving children with disabilities. I just never knew it was my passion and calling until I accidentally fell into it. :)
Since Transy didn't have Special Ed as a major, I decided to transfer up to Eastern and get my degree in it. Everything about it really does excited me. :)
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