Most of the topics in the TPEs have crossed my mind at one time or another, but I never knew they were TPEs. After reading the articles I understood them better but maybe not completely. The real life examples were right on, but I would still like to discuss these expectations a little deeper at a later time. The expectations are clear to me, but I may be wrong and that's why having a discussion would be nice.
The most natural TPE for me would probably be TPE 11. Though I'm a math teacher, it's not only about teaching math, I also strive to build positive learning environments where everybody works as a family and respects one another.
The most difficult TPE is TPE 7. This is a topic that I haven't really focused on because I figured since I speak Spanish it wouldn't be a problem. Yes I know I was wrong to think this way, and now I'm aware that ELLs represent more than just Spanish speaking students.
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Hello! This blog will contain my thoughts, opinions, and ideas as I continue my career in teaching. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
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Well, no worries-- we'll definitely be discussing the TPEs in person at some point. Yes, the assumption that teaching ELLs is easy if one speaks Spanish is a bit tricky-- because speaking Spanish does not necessarily mean that one has an understanding of how to help students continually develop their language skills, which is what ELLs need. Nice work on these-- you are making great progress!
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