5352-Terrell Crowder Blog

       My experiences during my six through twelve years in school. My experiences are negative; based off of the material being pushed and forced upon me. I never felt like any books, stories, or information seem meaningful towards me. As I look back I never noticed how much that had an affect on me and my potential learning style.     The first book I read and opened me up mentally was "The Autobiography Of Malcom X," this book was giving to me. By a  principal name Mr. Harris (My mentor) who pushed reading on me. He stressed that books are the gateway to learning and understanding. The two people who have had the most positive impact are Mr. Harris and Mr. Nicolas. The positive things these two educators did was challenge me to read and challenge me to do better. I personally never had anyone stress the value of education on me. My mindset at the time was sports and going D1. I never had someone stress academics or even mention to me why it is so im...

 The word for spring 2021 semester is " CONNECTING ."      The word connecting was giving while taking the online quiz; offered on Dr. Giles page on the Padlet website. I researched other words, however, connecting spoke to me (after research and reflections on the word). The word, connecting , is powerful based on my role as an educator to make the connection to my students learning style. Connecting stands firmly in my teaching philosophy on helping students at where he or she is at. Breaking down the information into digestible pieces. The way I establish the connection to my students is solely on my shoulders. My word will keep me engaged during the entire semester. Occasionally at times my connecting towards my academic work can be low and my spiritual journey can waver. Connecting my prayer life, bible study, and academic growth towards the top of list in 2021. 

 Terrell, Official blog! starting to spread ideas and how I feel by expressing it! Vlog post will also be explained and broken down later on!