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Goal:
1. Read a nonfiction book so I can become a better person, and improve my leadership skills.
2. Reread materials from the chapter/links that clarify confusing concepts or that stimulate my thinking.Log:

Log:
Date Time Material/Title 1 Title 2
1/10 10:00-10:15 a.m. Des Moines Register; Sports Section
1/10 10:00-10:45 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 1
1/11 10:00-10:15 a.m. Des Moines Register
1/11 9:00-9:45 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 1 cont…
1/12 10:00-10:15 a.m. Des Moines Register
1/12 8:15-9:00 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 1
1/13 7:30-8:30 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 2
1/14 6:00-7:00 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 2
1/15 3:00-4:00 p.m. This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents
1/16 10:00-11:00 p.m. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach
1/17 10:00-11:00 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 3
1/18 10:00-11:00 p.m. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach Ch. 3
1/19 9:00-10:00 p.m. Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development
1/20 11:30-12:30 a.m. Literacy for 21st Century: A Balanced Approach
1/21 5:00-6:00 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 3
1/22 10:00-11:00 p.m. Words Their Way Chapter 1
1/23 9:00-10:00 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 2 cont.
1/24 12:30-1:20 p.m. Reread Chapter 3 Teaching with Text notes
1/25 9:30-10:30 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 3 cont.
1/26 8:30-9:30 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 4
1/27 5:30-6:30 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 3 cont.
1/28 7:30-8:30 p.m. Words Their Way Chapter 2
1/29 9:30-10:30 p.m. Literacy for 21st Century: A Balanced Approach
1/30 9:30-10:30 p.m. Reread Teaching with Text Chapters 2, 3 and Dream Tips
1/31 10:30-11:30 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 7

1/10 Progress note:
Johnson, N. (1995). The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. Canada
I am an avid Des Moines Register reader especially the sports section. I read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and get more information about the sports world. I also read the Des Moines Register to catch up on local and national news.

I am half-way through the first chapter of The John Wooden Pyramid of Success, I am excited to keep reading the rest of the great book. John Wooden is a legendary UCLA basketball coach and is probably the greatest coach in the history of sports. John Wooden is much more than a coach; he is also a philosopher and the creator of the pyramid of success. I feel this book will be extremely helpful for my future teaching especially in the leadership category.

1/11 Progress note:
I read the Des Moines Register during chapel time for a quick overview of the major articles. I read the newspaper during chapel time to relax from classes and improve my overall knowledge of local and national news.
I read the rest of the first chapter of The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. The first chapter reviewed John Wooden’s legendary achievements. I was really impressed by how successful John Wooden was at coaching and a role model to so many people. I also want to lead by example and become a role model to my students.

1/12 Progress note:
Slavin, R. Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. Pearson Company: San Francisco, 2006.
During Chapel time I had enough time to read the Des Moines register to get some information about the local and national sports world. Hopefully I have the opportunity to read the local newspaper during a break from teaching.
In Educational Psychology class we were required read the second chapter of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed famous psychologists including Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg and Erikson. I realize these are very important psychologists which I will learn a lot of effective strategies to use in the classroom.

1/13 Progress note:
In Educational Psychology we were required to read Chapter 2 and parts of Chapter 3. The Chapter explained the development of children from pre-school years through the adolescent years. The student’s development is important because I want to know how the students are feeling as I am teaching in the classroom.

1/14 Progress note:
Saturday evening I decided to keep reading the book titled The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. I started reading the beginning of chapter two. The second chapter describes the biography of John Wooden and looks into his long time accomplishments. I want to be the leader and successor like John Wooden in the classroom. I feel like I can accomplish these goals by learning about great leaders like John Wooden.

1/15 Progress note:
Swaim, S. This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents. Library of Congress Cataloging: Ohio, 2003.
Sunday night I read the book titled This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents. The book described the importance of a Middle Level Education. The book also stated what types of schools are successful with adolescent students. I am interested in becoming a middle school math teacher, so this book could be really important to my future teaching.

1/16 Progress note:
Tompkins, G. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. Pearson Company: New Jersey, 2006.
I read the book Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach which is required for teaching language arts. The third chapter explains the writing process for elementary students. This process will be very valuable for when I student teach and future teaching.

1/17 Progress note:
In Educational Psychology class we were required finish the second chapter of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed the development of children during their childhood years. I realize these are very important steps in students’ lives, so I must gain as much knowledge as I can to be an effective teacher.

1/10-1/17 Weekly reflection:
The first week of the literacy journal has had an immediate effect on me as a student. The literacy journal made me realize I needed to read a book that will improve my leadership skills. I decided to read The John Wooden Pyramid of Success to improve my leadership skills. I feel my leadership skills will continue to be challenged, so I must continue to improve my leadership skills. I will continue to read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and catch up on local and national news. I will become a more passionate reader as I continue to read books on my leisure time. I will also improve my literacy skills by reading Educational Psychology Theory and Practice and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. These books will improve my literacy skills and my knowledge of using effective teaching strategies in the classroom. My literacy goal for teaching with text and technology includes rereading materials from the chapter/links to clarify confusing concepts and stimulate my thinking of effective teaching strategies. I will continue to improve my literacy skills which will lead me into becoming an effective-reflective teacher for all future students.

1/18 Progress note:
I read the book the third chapter of Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach which was required for teaching language arts. The third chapter explains the writing process for elementary students. The lesson also explained how children learn and develop word concepts through mini lesson and daily reading. This process will help children move through the emergent, beginning, and fluent stages of reading and writing.

1/19 Progress note:
Hoose, J. Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development and School Practices. Middle School Association: Ohio, 2001.
I read the first two chapters of the book titled Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development and School Practices. The book described the development of the young adolescent. The book also stated the important practices to use with middle school students as they are going through the adolescent stage. I am interested in becoming a middle school math teacher, so this book will eventually be really important to my future teaching.

1/20 Progress note:
In language arts class we were required to read chapter four of the book Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. The fourth chapter explained the important steps for a successful year with spelling. The spelling process is very important to elementary students so the teacher must be able to teach spelling effectively. This reading was extremely valuable to me because the chapter described in detail daily of the correct teaching of spelling. This reading knowledge will be very valuable to my future teaching.

1/21 Progress note:
In Educational Psychology the class was required read the third chapter of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed the development of children during the childhood and adolescence years. I realize these are very important steps in students’ lives, so I must gain as much knowledge as I can to be an effective teacher.

1/22 Progress note:
Bear, D. Words their Way. 3rd ed. Pearson Education: New Jersey, 2006.
I read the book Words their Way so I could review the material we learned in class from a new perspective. I found the book in the library and read the 3rd chapter to highlight what we were discussing in class. I found the book to be very helpful in finding a different perspective describing how to teach effective spelling and reading lessons. The book Words their Way made me realize sometimes you have to go beyond class time and find your own information about a class topic.

1/23 Progress note:
I am really understanding and appreciating legendary coach John Wooden. I truly understand why coach wooden is mentioned as the greatest coach in the history of sports. I am learning valuable information about the game of basketball, but at the same time I am learning about my own life. John Wooden is the ultimate guide to life, leadership, friendship and love. I will take these valuable skills and apply them to coaching basketball and the classroom.

1/24 Progress note:
I reread chapter three notes from teaching with text and technology class. I definitely feel I have a better understanding of the material after reading it for the second time. I also had the chanced to click on the hyperlinks which greatly enhanced my knowledge from the chapter.

1/17-1/24 Weekly reflection:
The second week of the literacy journal has had an immediate effect on me as a student. I am pleased with the book The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. Not only am I learning about John Wooden’s successful leadership qualities, but I am also learning about my own leadership qualities. I feel my leadership skills will be challenged as a teacher, so I must continue to improve this valuable skill. I can accomplish this goal by reading about one of the greatest leaders of all time, John Wooden. I will continue to read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and catch up on local and national news. I will continue to develop and polish my passion in literacy, so I can transfer this passion to my future students. I will also improve my literacy skills by reading Educational Psychology Theory and Practice and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. These books will improve my literacy skills and my knowledge of using effective teaching strategies in the classroom. My literacy goal for teaching with text and technology includes rereading materials from the chapter/links to clarify confusing concepts and stimulate my thinking of effective teaching strategies. I will not only improve my literacy skills, but I will continue to improve my passion for literacy.

1/25 Progress note:
I continued to read the book The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. I am learning to appreciate John Wooden as a great leader and his special attributes. I am continuing to discover the different perspectives about the life of John Wooden and his successes.

1/26 Progress note:
I reread Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice to get a better understanding of the material. I needed to get a better understanding of the material because of a comprehensive exam over the first three chapters. I really understood the material after the second reading over the first three chapters.

1/27 Progress note:
I feel I am starting build up my passion for literacy. The weekends are a great time to catch up on pleasure reading. The pleasure reading really gives me an opportunity to appreciate text and its precise, powerful meanings. I will continue to read and finish The John Pyramid Of Success and then I find a new novel to improve my leadership skills.

1/28 Progress note:
I read the book Words their Way so I could review the material we learned in class from a different perspective. I found the book in the library and read the 3rd chapter to highlight and review what we were discussing in class. I found the book to be very helpful in finding a different perspective describing how to teach effective spelling and reading lessons. The book Words their Way made me realize sometimes you have to go beyond class time and find your own information about a class topic.

1/29 Progress note:
I reread Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach to review for an exam. The fourth chapter explained the important steps for a successful year with spelling. The spelling process is very important to elementary students so the teacher must be able to teach spelling effectively. This reading was extremely valuable to me because the chapter described in detail daily of the correct teaching of spelling. This reading knowledge will be very valuable to my future teaching.

1/30 Progress note:
I reread chapter three notes and dream tip notes from teaching with text and technology class. I definitely feel I have a better understanding of the material after reading it for the second time. I also had the chanced to click on the hyperlinks which greatly enhanced my knowledge from the chapter. I will continue to reread the chapters to get a better understanding of the teaching with text and technology content.

1/31 Progress note:
In Educational Psychology the class was required read chapter seven of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed the key steps to have an effective lesson. I realize lesson planning is important and very important to students’ learning, so I must gain as much knowledge as I can to be an effective teacher.

1/24-1/31 Weekly reflection:
The third and final week of the literacy journal has had an immediate effect on my passion for literacy. I am eager to keep reading the novel The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. I am continuing to learn valuable leadership qualities that I will incorporate into my teaching. Not only am I learning about John Wooden’s successful leadership qualities, but I am also learning about my own leadership qualities. I feel my leadership skills will be challenged as a teacher, so I must continue to improve this valuable skill. I can accomplish this goal by reading about one of the greatest leaders of all time, John Wooden. I will continue to read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and catch up on local and national news. I will continue to develop and polish my passion in literacy, so I can transfer this passion to my future students. I will also improve my literacy skills by reading Educational Psychology Theory and Practice and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. These books will improve my literacy skills and my knowledge of using effective teaching strategies in the classroom. My literacy goal for teaching with text and technology includes rereading materials from the chapter/links to clarify confusing concepts and stimulate my thinking of effective teaching strategies. I will not only improve my literacy skills, but I will continue to improve my passion for literacy.

Literacy Blog Goal: 1. Read a nonfiction book so I can become a better person, and improve my leadership skills. 2. Reread materials from the chapter/links that clarify confusing concepts or that stimulate my thinking.Log: Log: Date Time Material/Title 1 Title 2 1/10 10:00-10:15 a.m. Des Moines Register; Sports Section 1/10 10:00-10:45 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 1 1/11 10:00-10:15 a.m. Des Moines Register 1/11 9:00-9:45 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 1 cont… 1/12 10:00-10:15 a.m. Des Moines Register 1/12 8:15-9:00 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 1 1/13 7:30-8:30 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 2 1/14 6:00-7:00 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 2 1/15 3:00-4:00 p.m. This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents 1/16 10:00-11:00 p.m. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach 1/17 10:00-11:00 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 3 1/18 10:00-11:00 p.m. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach Ch. 3 1/19 9:00-10:00 p.m. Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development 1/20 11:30-12:30 a.m. Literacy for 21st Century: A Balanced Approach 1/21 5:00-6:00 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 3 1/22 10:00-11:00 p.m. Words Their Way Chapter 1 1/23 9:00-10:00 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 2 cont. 1/24 12:30-1:20 p.m. Reread Chapter 3 Teaching with Text notes 1/25 9:30-10:30 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 3 cont. 1/26 8:30-9:30 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 4 1/27 5:30-6:30 p.m. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Chapter 3 cont. 1/28 7:30-8:30 p.m. Words Their Way Chapter 2 1/29 9:30-10:30 p.m. Literacy for 21st Century: A Balanced Approach 1/30 9:30-10:30 p.m. Reread Teaching with Text Chapters 2, 3 and Dream Tips 1/31 10:30-11:30 p.m. Educational Psychology Theory and Practice Ch. 7 1/10 Progress note: Johnson, N. (1995). The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. Canada I am an avid Des Moines Register reader especially the sports section. I read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and get more information about the sports world. I also read the Des Moines Register to catch up on local and national news. I am half-way through the first chapter of The John Wooden Pyramid of Success, I am excited to keep reading the rest of the great book. John Wooden is a legendary UCLA basketball coach and is probably the greatest coach in the history of sports. John Wooden is much more than a coach; he is also a philosopher and the creator of the pyramid of success. I feel this book will be extremely helpful for my future teaching especially in the leadership category. 1/11 Progress note: I read the Des Moines Register during chapel time for a quick overview of the major articles. I read the newspaper during chapel time to relax from classes and improve my overall knowledge of local and national news. I read the rest of the first chapter of The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. The first chapter reviewed John Wooden’s legendary achievements. I was really impressed by how successful John Wooden was at coaching and a role model to so many people. I also want to lead by example and become a role model to my students. 1/12 Progress note: Slavin, R. Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. Pearson Company: San Francisco, 2006. During Chapel time I had enough time to read the Des Moines register to get some information about the local and national sports world. Hopefully I have the opportunity to read the local newspaper during a break from teaching. In Educational Psychology class we were required read the second chapter of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed famous psychologists including Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg and Erikson. I realize these are very important psychologists which I will learn a lot of effective strategies to use in the classroom. 1/13 Progress note: In Educational Psychology we were required to read Chapter 2 and parts of Chapter 3. The Chapter explained the development of children from pre-school years through the adolescent years. The student’s development is important because I want to know how the students are feeling as I am teaching in the classroom. 1/14 Progress note: Saturday evening I decided to keep reading the book titled The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. I started reading the beginning of chapter two. The second chapter describes the biography of John Wooden and looks into his long time accomplishments. I want to be the leader and successor like John Wooden in the classroom. I feel like I can accomplish these goals by learning about great leaders like John Wooden. 1/15 Progress note: Swaim, S. This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents. Library of Congress Cataloging: Ohio, 2003. Sunday night I read the book titled This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents. The book described the importance of a Middle Level Education. The book also stated what types of schools are successful with adolescent students. I am interested in becoming a middle school math teacher, so this book could be really important to my future teaching. 1/16 Progress note: Tompkins, G. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. Pearson Company: New Jersey, 2006. I read the book Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach which is required for teaching language arts. The third chapter explains the writing process for elementary students. This process will be very valuable for when I student teach and future teaching. 1/17 Progress note: In Educational Psychology class we were required finish the second chapter of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed the development of children during their childhood years. I realize these are very important steps in students’ lives, so I must gain as much knowledge as I can to be an effective teacher. 1/10-1/17 Weekly reflection: The first week of the literacy journal has had an immediate effect on me as a student. The literacy journal made me realize I needed to read a book that will improve my leadership skills. I decided to read The John Wooden Pyramid of Success to improve my leadership skills. I feel my leadership skills will continue to be challenged, so I must continue to improve my leadership skills. I will continue to read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and catch up on local and national news. I will become a more passionate reader as I continue to read books on my leisure time. I will also improve my literacy skills by reading Educational Psychology Theory and Practice and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. These books will improve my literacy skills and my knowledge of using effective teaching strategies in the classroom. My literacy goal for teaching with text and technology includes rereading materials from the chapter/links to clarify confusing concepts and stimulate my thinking of effective teaching strategies. I will continue to improve my literacy skills which will lead me into becoming an effective-reflective teacher for all future students. 1/18 Progress note: I read the book the third chapter of Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach which was required for teaching language arts. The third chapter explains the writing process for elementary students. The lesson also explained how children learn and develop word concepts through mini lesson and daily reading. This process will help children move through the emergent, beginning, and fluent stages of reading and writing. 1/19 Progress note: Hoose, J. Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development and School Practices. Middle School Association: Ohio, 2001. I read the first two chapters of the book titled Promoting Harmony: Young Adolescent Development and School Practices. The book described the development of the young adolescent. The book also stated the important practices to use with middle school students as they are going through the adolescent stage. I am interested in becoming a middle school math teacher, so this book will eventually be really important to my future teaching. 1/20 Progress note: In language arts class we were required to read chapter four of the book Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. The fourth chapter explained the important steps for a successful year with spelling. The spelling process is very important to elementary students so the teacher must be able to teach spelling effectively. This reading was extremely valuable to me because the chapter described in detail daily of the correct teaching of spelling. This reading knowledge will be very valuable to my future teaching. 1/21 Progress note: In Educational Psychology the class was required read the third chapter of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed the development of children during the childhood and adolescence years. I realize these are very important steps in students’ lives, so I must gain as much knowledge as I can to be an effective teacher. 1/22 Progress note: Bear, D. Words their Way. 3rd ed. Pearson Education: New Jersey, 2006. I read the book Words their Way so I could review the material we learned in class from a new perspective. I found the book in the library and read the 3rd chapter to highlight what we were discussing in class. I found the book to be very helpful in finding a different perspective describing how to teach effective spelling and reading lessons. The book Words their Way made me realize sometimes you have to go beyond class time and find your own information about a class topic. 1/23 Progress note: I am really understanding and appreciating legendary coach John Wooden. I truly understand why coach wooden is mentioned as the greatest coach in the history of sports. I am learning valuable information about the game of basketball, but at the same time I am learning about my own life. John Wooden is the ultimate guide to life, leadership, friendship and love. I will take these valuable skills and apply them to coaching basketball and the classroom. 1/24 Progress note: I reread chapter three notes from teaching with text and technology class. I definitely feel I have a better understanding of the material after reading it for the second time. I also had the chanced to click on the hyperlinks which greatly enhanced my knowledge from the chapter. 1/17-1/24 Weekly reflection: The second week of the literacy journal has had an immediate effect on me as a student. I am pleased with the book The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. Not only am I learning about John Wooden’s successful leadership qualities, but I am also learning about my own leadership qualities. I feel my leadership skills will be challenged as a teacher, so I must continue to improve this valuable skill. I can accomplish this goal by reading about one of the greatest leaders of all time, John Wooden. I will continue to read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and catch up on local and national news. I will continue to develop and polish my passion in literacy, so I can transfer this passion to my future students. I will also improve my literacy skills by reading Educational Psychology Theory and Practice and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. These books will improve my literacy skills and my knowledge of using effective teaching strategies in the classroom. My literacy goal for teaching with text and technology includes rereading materials from the chapter/links to clarify confusing concepts and stimulate my thinking of effective teaching strategies. I will not only improve my literacy skills, but I will continue to improve my passion for literacy. 1/25 Progress note: I continued to read the book The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. I am learning to appreciate John Wooden as a great leader and his special attributes. I am continuing to discover the different perspectives about the life of John Wooden and his successes. 1/26 Progress note: I reread Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice to get a better understanding of the material. I needed to get a better understanding of the material because of a comprehensive exam over the first three chapters. I really understood the material after the second reading over the first three chapters. 1/27 Progress note: I feel I am starting build up my passion for literacy. The weekends are a great time to catch up on pleasure reading. The pleasure reading really gives me an opportunity to appreciate text and its precise, powerful meanings. I will continue to read and finish The John Pyramid Of Success and then I find a new novel to improve my leadership skills. 1/28 Progress note: I read the book Words their Way so I could review the material we learned in class from a different perspective. I found the book in the library and read the 3rd chapter to highlight and review what we were discussing in class. I found the book to be very helpful in finding a different perspective describing how to teach effective spelling and reading lessons. The book Words their Way made me realize sometimes you have to go beyond class time and find your own information about a class topic. 1/29 Progress note: I reread Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach to review for an exam. The fourth chapter explained the important steps for a successful year with spelling. The spelling process is very important to elementary students so the teacher must be able to teach spelling effectively. This reading was extremely valuable to me because the chapter described in detail daily of the correct teaching of spelling. This reading knowledge will be very valuable to my future teaching. 1/30 Progress note: I reread chapter three notes and dream tip notes from teaching with text and technology class. I definitely feel I have a better understanding of the material after reading it for the second time. I also had the chanced to click on the hyperlinks which greatly enhanced my knowledge from the chapter. I will continue to reread the chapters to get a better understanding of the teaching with text and technology content. 1/31 Progress note: In Educational Psychology the class was required read chapter seven of Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice. The chapter overviewed the key steps to have an effective lesson. I realize lesson planning is important and very important to students’ learning, so I must gain as much knowledge as I can to be an effective teacher. 1/24-1/31 Weekly reflection: The third and final week of the literacy journal has had an immediate effect on my passion for literacy. I am eager to keep reading the novel The John Wooden Pyramid of Success. I am continuing to learn valuable leadership qualities that I will incorporate into my teaching. Not only am I learning about John Wooden’s successful leadership qualities, but I am also learning about my own leadership qualities. I feel my leadership skills will be challenged as a teacher, so I must continue to improve this valuable skill. I can accomplish this goal by reading about one of the greatest leaders of all time, John Wooden. I will continue to read the Des Moines Register everyday during chapel time to relax and catch up on local and national news. I will continue to develop and polish my passion in literacy, so I can transfer this passion to my future students. I will also improve my literacy skills by reading Educational Psychology Theory and Practice and Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach. These books will improve my literacy skills and my knowledge of using effective teaching strategies in the classroom. My literacy goal for teaching with text and technology includes rereading materials from the chapter/links to clarify confusing concepts and stimulate my thinking of effective teaching strategies. I will not only improve my literacy skills, but I will continue to improve my passion for literacy.
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