"There are no shortcuts to life's greatest achievements." --Anonymous
With the last session completed I can now reflect on all that was done. If we count the months for ED643 and ED644 it will be an estimated 10 months. It was almost as if we were on a probational work period to test our skills and knowledge of reading strategies. First the assessments from the previous course. Those results were important for our data. It was necessary in order to determine what needed to be done to help our students. We were all so eager to start applying the strategies we have learned. When we finally started ED644 we were worried that in the end there was no progression. However, as our sessions continued we knew how to work with them. Most importantly, we determined what would work best for them. Now that the tenth session has passed and our assessments were re-administered, it was evidence that we did our jobs. We are officially off the probational period. Next step ahead, PRAXIS II. Other than Erik who recently took the test and I'm confident will pass when his results come in. If it weren't for such a close knitted group we couldn't have made it this far. The support and encouragement has helped in so many ways. Especially when one of our students was unable to attend the session. We felt empathy because every session counted. Let us continue to believe in ourselves and why we chose this major in the first place. Truth be told, it is a profession to be proud of...Reading Specialists.
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Annette,
ReplyDeletethanks for the words of encouragement! Dr. Rivera was right, team MAGEC is truly a one of a kind group, an "Elite group"! We're a head-strong, dedicated & fun-loving team! I love your quote...it's so true! After our Long Journey is completed, (one of) our greatest achievement would be to walk graduation day!!
It's been a long journey for everyone, and with it all the "ups and downs," the disappointments and the joys, the heartaches and the headaches; but, I wouldn't trade any of them for the world. Today's session really humbled me, for I saw "hope" in all its glory, in the not-so-big improvement, but truly a meaningful one!
ReplyDeleteI think you should definitely include your quote in our PowerPoint. We, us and our students, have all put in our time and efforts toward improving. We've all worked hard and all deserve the good things coming our way. Yay, Team MAGEC!
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