Teachers, John Green, and Me

 

    My name is Julia and I am currently a sophomore at Reading Memorial High School this year. I have created this blog to talk about what I am learning in my honors history 10 class. Our class has gone paperless and has turned to technology in order to help us learn everything this year for history class.
    What makes a teacher great? I believe that in order to be a great teacher, there must be freedom given to those who are being taught. I think giving kids freedom will allow them to become comfortable in the class and enjoy the class more. I also think getting to know all of the students in the class is extremely important so that you know where they are coming from when they speak in the class. One of my favorite teachers in the past was funny so she kept us all entertained, but was also strict when she needed to be. Once a week at the end of class we would all take 5 minutes and go around the room sharing things about us to get to know each other more. I also think that it was very important that she let us choose who we wanted to work with so we could work with people who we know and don't feel bad when you don't want to use their ideas. One last thing that made her a great teacher, was how she let everyone express their own opinions even when they weren't her own. I think this year having a fun engaging way to teach the lessons will benefit everyone.
     Recently my class watched a John Green video about how students should take advantage of their education and do great things with it. I agree with the points that John Green makes in his video. He mentions that we have this opportunity to learn so much for free. Also, he states that he is paying taxes so that we can go to school because when he is old, we will be the leaders of America. I never had thought about it like that. My goal for school this year is to do what John Green said and take advantage of being able to learn so much everyday. I will do this by making sure I stay focused.
To watch the John Green video, click the link below:

John Green Video
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