Class Recap: EDPS 410

EDPS 410, also known as Law & Ethics. This was such an interesting class, to say the least! Yesterday afternoon we had our final for it (I know what you're thinking, on a Friday? Sucks doesn't it hey?). But truthfully, in one word it was insightful. In a nutshell our class was case study after case study. I found this a lot better than full-blast lecture because we're actually applying our knowledge about ethical and legal teacher issues. Here are some main key points I learned from 410:

- Do not establish personal relationship with your students outside the classroom

- You are a teacher 24/7 - meaning the fiduciary principle (acting as a role model and trusting person) is always applied, even on your personal time

- Do not have intercourse with your students at all

Okay, so the first one is kinda obvious. Kinda. Second point, I somewhat knew but also very glad we went in depth during class and discussed. Fiduciary principle I also discussed both in my midterm AND final, so I think I should get bonus points, right?! Third point, PRETTY MUCH obvious and who ever even THINKS about doing it, shouldn't even be a teacher. Period. Enough said. End of conversation.

Lastly going to class I had lots of teacher friends to see! We occupied the back 2 rows and it was VERY bitter-sweet parting ways after our exam because it was the last one for all of us. A big shout out to all you guys because I wish you nothing but success and triumph through your teaching practices! 

Fall Term Finito

That awkward feeling where you're officially done for the term and realize that Christmas is in 4 days and have not started studying shopping at all...

So, what am I doing over break? Well, racking in the money basically. Yeah, I work almost every day except Christmas and New Years Day. It's alright though, as they're not full on 8 hour shifts. I don't go back not until the 4th of January school wise, which is exactly 2 weeks from today. Other than work, here are my plans:

- Sleep (because I have no classes to attend) 

- Hang out with friends and family as much as I can (because I have no classes to attend)

- BLOG! (because I have no classes to attend!!) 

You can expect me to do recaps about my other classes, what I'll be taking in Winter term and any additional school-related blogs! 

One Down, One Left

Of course I'm talking about finals! I shouldn't be as stressed as my peers, just because I have only 2 finals to write (one done this morning thank you thank you) and another one next week. One of my other classes substituted a final with a take home exam aka "final paper" which I'm very much happy about. It just sucks that I'm not officially done until the 21st of December. Guess who'll be doing Christmas shopping on December 22-23-24! THIS GUY. 

Crazy to think that I last blogged over two months ago! I think it's a challenge for me to blog constantly, almost every day as opposed to in the end (summative vs. formative!). I think the excuse "I was too busy" is getting a little old. Not to worry, as you WILL see many many more within the next couple weeks. This term I had a great term with outstanding professors and I learned very much so from my peers. Something, I don't say so lightly. I'll go more in depth later on.

Here I am sipping tea and reminiscing about my classes, it's weird to think that I'm already done fall term.  

What to expect soon:

- a recap of my classes

- how my classes are applicable to teaching

- how my classes are applicable to real life

Seriously, I can not wait to share with you how my term went!