WebPost1: Class Survey

WebPost1: Class Survey

Personal Information

1. I answer to both Magdalena and Maggie though I prefer Maggie since Magdalena tends to be mispronounced quite often.

2. I'm from Pittsburgh, PA

3. I am a freshman and I plan to double major in History and Education in the hopes of becoming a Secondary Education History teacher.

4. Some unique things about myself are that I've played the violin since 3rd grade, I was in the color guard at my high school, and I participated in my youth groups mission trip to Pinch, WV for the past five years.

Learning Style and More

1. I can handle almost any environment, but when given the option I prefer some kind of noise around me, whether it's conversation or something else.

2. I will actively participate in class whenever I feel comfortable but when I'm sick I tend to participate less since I always seem to lose my voice. I'm also not the best public speaker. I tend to get nervous and talk quieter and faster than I usually do. I believe I am a responsible student. I will try to always be a few minutes early because I would hate to disrespect my professor by missing a part of his class. I have procrastinated in classes in the past but I am attempting to go into this semester with the goal of not wanting to turn anything in late because I plan to get the highest grade possible and that includes turning everything in on time. I am a visual and kinetic learner so I work best with things I can visualize or touch/ physically work with. In the past when I was lost or confused I wanted to be independent so I would try to focus and figure it out myself. Now I will ask questions either directed towards my teacher or I may ask my fellow classmates. I want to make sure that if anyone is confused on something you can ask me, I will tell you if I know and if not attempt to help you find out. thanks:)

Education Past and Present

7. A formative memory for me would have to include either my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Beth Durbin, or my high school orchestra teacher Mrs. Mairi Cooper. These two women have both been crucial in me wanting to become a teacher. They are both teachers I plan on striving to be as good as. Mrs. Durbin always called our fourth grade classroom her family. She said we were all her children. She's the reason I decided I wanted to be a teacher. I have stayed in touch with her for years and plan on continuing that. I consider her an amazing role model. Mrs. Cooper is also a wonderful woman and role model. During my four years of high school she went out of her way for me several times. She was someone I knew I could talk to about everything and she would listen. She was my teacher but she was also my friend. I am also still in touch with her. These women go out of their way to help their students. They create bonds that will last a life time. As a student planning on pursuing a career in education, I want to change peoples lives and be someone that my students will feel comfortable talking to me. I want to be a Mrs. Durbin or a Mrs. Cooper for my students. 
8. One thing I feel is a concern in the field of education right now is that we live in a time where people love labeling. By labeling students as ADHD or something else, I feel it can actual hinder their education because it puts them in a box that can make them feel lesser for or can stop them from being able to achieve creatively because they are told that the way they go about their thought process is different than what is considered the norm. A good teacher helps the student find the right method for themselves as individuals, but when the student has already been labeled in someway, this can be a hard task to achieve to the students full potential.

About Dr Shutkin

9.  I would like to ask you Dr Shutkin why u decided to become a professor. Was there someone who impacted your life? Did you begin your path thinking you were going in a different direction? What led you towards education?

Thanks:)