Expectations for self and students (2007)
We are living in an increasingly competitive world that requires us as learners, educators and parents to be disciplined. Young people today will work in increasingly diverse, demanding and collaborative environments and must be prepared to solve the multitude of problems associated with this world. I believe that meaningful project-based learning is one of the most important methods to practice the necessary skills listed below. When an individual possesses the skills of independence in or society, no one can limit their growth but themselves. My goals remain to make my students prepared for the the demanding world around them and plant the seed for life-long growth. I want my students to be outstanding humans, citizens and then professionals.
There are areas that everyone needs strong skills to thrive in the 21st century. Each of these skill sets are connected, and cannot be developed in isolation (Remember: This is a basic analysis, and the development of these skills takes years). If you have advanced skills and motivation, you can compete for nearly any job, or acquire additional knowledge or skills that you need!
1. Literacy-
- Reading
- Writing
- Technology/Media (Dominant and peripheral Technologies)
- Respect!
- Socialization
- Public-Speaking
- Technologies (proper use of available technologies)
- Cultural Awareness
- Logic/Consequences
- Self-reflection
Now the question is: What does all this stuff look like in class?
“If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation are people who want crops without plowing the ground. They want rain without thunder and lightening. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters. This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical; but it must be struggle.”
-Frederick Douglas (1853)
Other Important Thoughts/Expectations-
RESPECT OF SELF AND RESPECT OF OTHERS IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS OF ALL LEARNERS AND TEACHER.
As always ask questions! Be proactive about your education.
I want success for all of my students, but in order to be successful we have to focus on increasing your skills. I believe that you can do it!
Everyday I stay after school. Come get help. Staying after school doesn’t have to be a bad thing. I will do my best to help my students with anything (other subjects, writing, math, or any other problems you may be having) I can. Don’t be scared to ask, for those who seek help will triumph in the end.
Learning is not easy. The most difficult tasks in life are the most rewarding. We cannot learn and make ourselves stronger people without practice.
Once you acquire knowledge and skills, no one can ever take them away from you.
As always ask questions! Be proactive about your education.
I want success for all of my students, but in order to be successful we have to focus on increasing your skills. I believe that you can do it!
Everyday I stay after school. Come get help. Staying after school doesn’t have to be a bad thing. I will do my best to help my students with anything (other subjects, writing, math, or any other problems you may be having) I can. Don’t be scared to ask, for those who seek help will triumph in the end.
Learning is not easy. The most difficult tasks in life are the most rewarding. We cannot learn and make ourselves stronger people without practice.
Once you acquire knowledge and skills, no one can ever take them away from you.
About Mr. Geyette
Neil Geyette was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, but moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for middle school and high school. His undergraduate degree focused on History and Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating from Wisconsin he spent a year teaching World History in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Afterwards, he moved to Philadelphia and began teaching at West Philadelphia High as a Philadelphia Teaching Fellow. This is his first year teaching at Franklin Learning Center and is excited to join the school staff. He enjoys exploring this wonderful city, reading about urban/green planning/design (the future), and cooking.
In 2009, Neil won the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching and was named the Philadelphia Teaching Fellow of the Year.
In 2009, Neil won the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching and was named the Philadelphia Teaching Fellow of the Year.
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@neilgeyette
Website:
www.geyette.com
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YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/NGeyette?feature=mhee