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Learning Style Reflection

Analyze your strengths and weaknesses based on both sets of results. Ask yourself: Does it ring true in my everyday life? How might this affect my teaching? What will I have to do to counteract this affect? How can I ensure I will teach to those students UNLIKE me?


After taking the learning style and multiple intelligence tests, I learned that I am predominately a musical learner. I am also a Interpersonal/ Linguistic learner. I learn best by hearing information sequentially, and have a difficult time remembering visual images. I often find myself singing or taping a beat while completing my homework. When I put what I am learning into a musical song or beat I am able to learn the material faster.

Since I learn best by hearing material, I am naturally inclined to teach my students using this method. However most students are visual and kinesthetic learners. Acknowledging this I try my best to incorporate auditory, visual, and kinesthetic opportunities into each of my Sunday school lessons.

For example, this summer my first grade S.S. was learning about the tabernacle in Leviticus. One week I brought in props and set up a classroom tabernacle. The children were able to walk through the court yard and see the bronze alter, wash there hands in the bronze basin, listen to me as I explained how and why sacrifices were offered, eat a piece of bread as I taught them about the table of show bread, and dress up as priests before entering the holy of holies. The kids absolutely loved it! It kept their attention the for the whole hour. This is a creative idea which highlights 4 of the 5 senses and covers 3 or 4 of the multiple intelligences.

Sadie Hawkins Video Project

This was a video assignment for a music appreciation class I took during my sophomore year of high school.
We could pick any song as long as the lyrics were clean and then make a video. I received an A on this project! Special thanks to Brad for the editing and filming. Movie stars are Leah, Henry, Jake, Kelly, Ruthann, Jared, and I. Enjoy the video, and observe my horrible dancing skills! :)

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Teaching is a Gift

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but  teaching them what counts is best.” Bob Talbert

I knew ever since I was a little kindergartner that I wanted to be a teacher. Each day after school I would line up my stuffed animals against a tall wooden closet and begin to teach them. I would give these furry pupils math lessons with complicated home work assignments. As I grew older my friend Elizabeth, replacing the role of the stuffed animals, became my student during our pertend school play.

My love for children still continues. Babysitting, nannying, and volunteering in the children’s ministry at church are some of my favorite jobs.    Even though teaching and taking care of children can be stressful at times, I still find  joy in their smiles, laughter, and willingness to learn.

I believe that God has given me the gift of teaching. Teaching is a mission field! I want to use my gift to serve the children that I teach. Knowing that each child learns differently, it is my goal to help each one grow in his or her own way.

“Every child is a priceless original.” This is an old quote my mother used to have hanging on the refrigerator. I agree, each child is unique blessing from the Lord. Children born with learning disabilities can learn too! I have a passion for these children. As a teacher my goal will be to teach them to build on their strengths, and to also help the students set obtainable goals.

Lastly, teaching is a very rewarding job. When students apply the lessons they have learned it brings me great joy because it demonstrates their understanding. When the children understand what they have learned, it means that I have done my job well!