The first day of GAETI 2018 was enlightening and enjoyable. In groups of two, teachers familiarized and introduced each other. We learned about the value of music in the classroom in setting a positive mood, thus improving discipline and creating an environment more conducive to learning. We had art with Mrs. Latham. This activity is interesting and requires different steps to complete. Mr. Reginald Ware gave us timely information on improving communication between teachers and students and colleagues. Today was filled with many good tools to contribute to effective learning in the classroom.
On Thursday, our morning began with Dr. Bracey's session, 'The Importance of Service Learning', a project tied to lessons and components, also to help someone while doing it. We learned about the law in Mississippi regarding the homeless, that its illegal, one can be jailed for being homeless in our state. Educators need to be keenly aware of needed ways to benefit the 1.3 million students in MS that are homeless. I look forward to reading and analyzing the new booklet we received on Service projects to use in lesson planning. Kenya Horn presented 'Integrating College and Career Readiness Skills into Daily Instruction'. We learned that by the year 2020, 65% of jobs will require a college education. Consultant is a job market on the rise. We were given career readiness websites that give activities and videos to use with our students. Teachers must encourage students to create a dream, expose kids to careers, alumni, employer guest s...
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