Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Assignment 3
Figuring out how to work a blog has been great! I can definitely see how this would be useful in the classroom setting. It gives such a great venue for folks to state their opinions and express themselves. I want to teach music and I can definitely see assigning listening journals in the format of a blog or perhaps a performance review. I like it better than facebook or twitter because it is a bit more professional and less just for social purposes.
Assignment 2
Zack Morris (from saved by the bell)
The presented answers to the following questions can be found on the wikipedia page representing the fictitious character. A video of Zach Morris in a school setting can be found by clicking the hyperlink with his name at the beginning of this sentence
1) Does the character excel in school? In a way, yes. He leads his fellow students and develops strong social structures in the school. That being said, he struggles academically but managed to get a 1502 on his SAT.
2) What is the socioeconomic status of the character? He is upper class with a rich dad.
3) Does the character engage in school, or does s/he distract others? He heavily distracts others.
4) What interests does the student have? He really likes being social and has a flair for business.
5) If this student were in your class, what strategies and technologies could you use to assist this student? I would use an ipad in my class with Zack. He likes directly interacting with what is going on and has an incredibly active and curios mind.
6) Is this student “college ready”? Yes, he did very well on his SAT and wound up doing well in college.
The presented answers to the following questions can be found on the wikipedia page representing the fictitious character. A video of Zach Morris in a school setting can be found by clicking the hyperlink with his name at the beginning of this sentence
1) Does the character excel in school? In a way, yes. He leads his fellow students and develops strong social structures in the school. That being said, he struggles academically but managed to get a 1502 on his SAT.
2) What is the socioeconomic status of the character? He is upper class with a rich dad.
3) Does the character engage in school, or does s/he distract others? He heavily distracts others.
4) What interests does the student have? He really likes being social and has a flair for business.
5) If this student were in your class, what strategies and technologies could you use to assist this student? I would use an ipad in my class with Zack. He likes directly interacting with what is going on and has an incredibly active and curios mind.
6) Is this student “college ready”? Yes, he did very well on his SAT and wound up doing well in college.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Assignment 1
Hello All!
My name is Caleb Waters. I was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and lived there for the first 3 years of my life until moving to Jenison, Michigan where I currently reside. I graduated from Jenison High School in 2011 and have been attending Grand Valley as a Music Education Major since the fall of 2011. I have been passionate about teaching for some time. When I was 16 years old and a sophomore in High School I began teaching private lessons and during my sophomore, junior, and senior years I assisted the band and choir program for the beginning band hour and Male Chorus hour every morning. When I started college I began teaching the Jenison High School Marching Band low brass section (I did this for four years), and assisted with the Junior High band as a sectional coach three days a week. Eventually I ended up developing a small ensemble curriculum for a class of 50 non-marching students in the fall of 2015. In addition to this I have built my private lessons studio, assisted with sectionals at Spring Lake Middle School and High school for three years, helped coach the Holland High School Marching Band, volunteered and subbed at Byron Center Christian Middle school for four years, and have served as a clinician in several area schools. I suppose all of this teaching is in my blood, considering my dad has been a Junior High band and choir director for over 30 years. The main technology I've used in the classroom is my ipod (metronome and music examples), my computer for attendance video visual aids, and recording, my e-mail account for student communication, and sound equipment for performances and rehearsals.
Growing up, I had a wonderful familial support structure. My parents have always loved one another and held me to high standards while accepting who I am, and my grand parents have always been like a second and third set of parents (I always loved running around their country properties as a kid). I hated school and couldn't wait to leave every day. I never really connected with anyone and really wasn't interested in the core subjects (except history...LOVED IT). The only classes I enjoyed were my music and P.E. classes because I was able to move, sing, and do a bunch of stuff that didn't include sitting and listening to someone ramble on about something I didn't understand or care about. In addition to captivating my interest, band and choir were great venues for me to learn how to lead well and serve others. The two latter qualities were also reinforced in the Boy Scout troop I was in, where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Outside of school I enjoy working as an Assistant Supervisor for the Ottawa County Parks where I have been now for three years. I love fishing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, cooking, going to church, spending time with my family, and spending time with my amazing fiance (we are getting married June 10, 2017). The most important part of my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, my savior. Because of His love for me, I can spend eternity with Him. I especially look forward to being married and partaking in a covenant that models Christ's love for His church. Below is a picture of me and my AMAZING fiance, who constantly supports me through thick and thin. She is definitely the best part of me. :) There is also a video of me teaching at Byron Center Middle School.
My name is Caleb Waters. I was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and lived there for the first 3 years of my life until moving to Jenison, Michigan where I currently reside. I graduated from Jenison High School in 2011 and have been attending Grand Valley as a Music Education Major since the fall of 2011. I have been passionate about teaching for some time. When I was 16 years old and a sophomore in High School I began teaching private lessons and during my sophomore, junior, and senior years I assisted the band and choir program for the beginning band hour and Male Chorus hour every morning. When I started college I began teaching the Jenison High School Marching Band low brass section (I did this for four years), and assisted with the Junior High band as a sectional coach three days a week. Eventually I ended up developing a small ensemble curriculum for a class of 50 non-marching students in the fall of 2015. In addition to this I have built my private lessons studio, assisted with sectionals at Spring Lake Middle School and High school for three years, helped coach the Holland High School Marching Band, volunteered and subbed at Byron Center Christian Middle school for four years, and have served as a clinician in several area schools. I suppose all of this teaching is in my blood, considering my dad has been a Junior High band and choir director for over 30 years. The main technology I've used in the classroom is my ipod (metronome and music examples), my computer for attendance video visual aids, and recording, my e-mail account for student communication, and sound equipment for performances and rehearsals.
Growing up, I had a wonderful familial support structure. My parents have always loved one another and held me to high standards while accepting who I am, and my grand parents have always been like a second and third set of parents (I always loved running around their country properties as a kid). I hated school and couldn't wait to leave every day. I never really connected with anyone and really wasn't interested in the core subjects (except history...LOVED IT). The only classes I enjoyed were my music and P.E. classes because I was able to move, sing, and do a bunch of stuff that didn't include sitting and listening to someone ramble on about something I didn't understand or care about. In addition to captivating my interest, band and choir were great venues for me to learn how to lead well and serve others. The two latter qualities were also reinforced in the Boy Scout troop I was in, where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Outside of school I enjoy working as an Assistant Supervisor for the Ottawa County Parks where I have been now for three years. I love fishing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, cooking, going to church, spending time with my family, and spending time with my amazing fiance (we are getting married June 10, 2017). The most important part of my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, my savior. Because of His love for me, I can spend eternity with Him. I especially look forward to being married and partaking in a covenant that models Christ's love for His church. Below is a picture of me and my AMAZING fiance, who constantly supports me through thick and thin. She is definitely the best part of me. :) There is also a video of me teaching at Byron Center Middle School.
Hello All!
My name is Caleb Waters. I was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and lived there for the first 3 years of my life until moving to Jenison, Michigan where I currently reside. I graduated from Jenison High School in 2011 and have been attending Grand Valley as a Music Education Major since the fall of 2011. I have been passionate about teaching for some time. When I was 16 years old and a sophomore in High School I began teaching private lessons and during my sophomore, junior, and senior years I assisted the band and choir program for the beginning band hour and Male Chorus hour every morning. When I started college I began teaching the Jenison High School Marching Band low brass section (I did this for four years), and assisted with the Junior High band as a sectional coach three days a week. Eventually I ended up developing a small ensemble curriculum for a class of 50 non-marching students in the fall of 2015. In addition to this I have built my private lessons studio, assisted with sectionals at Spring Lake Middle School and High school for three years, helped coach the Holland High School Marching Band, volunteered and subbed at Byron Center Christian Middle school for four years, and have served as a clinician in several area schools. I suppose all of this teaching is in my blood, considering my dad has been a Junior High band and choir director for over 30 years. The main technology I've used in the classroom is my ipod (metronome and music examples), my computer for attendance video visual aids, and recording, my e-mail account for student communication, and sound equipment for performances and rehearsals.
Growing up, I had a wonderful familial support structure. My parents have always loved one another and held me to high standards while accepting who I am, and my grand parents have always been like a second and third set of parents (I always loved running around their country properties as a kid). I hated school and couldn't wait to leave every day. I never really connected with anyone and really wasn't interested in the core subjects (except history...LOVED IT). The only classes I enjoyed were my music and P.E. classes because I was able to move, sing, and do a bunch of stuff that didn't include sitting and listening to someone ramble on about something I didn't understand or care about. In addition to captivating my interest, band and choir were great venues for me to learn how to lead well and serve others. The two latter qualities were also reinforced in the Boy Scout troop I was in, where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Outside of school I enjoy working as an Assistant Supervisor for the Ottawa County Parks where I have been now for three years. I love fishing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, cooking, going to church, spending time with my family, and spending time with my amazing fiance (we are getting married June 10, 2017). The most important part of my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, my savior. Because of His love for me, I can spend eternity with Him. I especially look forward to being married and partaking in a covenant that models Christ's love for His church. Below is a picture of me and my AMAZING fiance, who constantly supports me through thick and thin. She is definitely the best part of me. :) There is also a video of me teaching at Byron Center Middle School.
My name is Caleb Waters. I was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and lived there for the first 3 years of my life until moving to Jenison, Michigan where I currently reside. I graduated from Jenison High School in 2011 and have been attending Grand Valley as a Music Education Major since the fall of 2011. I have been passionate about teaching for some time. When I was 16 years old and a sophomore in High School I began teaching private lessons and during my sophomore, junior, and senior years I assisted the band and choir program for the beginning band hour and Male Chorus hour every morning. When I started college I began teaching the Jenison High School Marching Band low brass section (I did this for four years), and assisted with the Junior High band as a sectional coach three days a week. Eventually I ended up developing a small ensemble curriculum for a class of 50 non-marching students in the fall of 2015. In addition to this I have built my private lessons studio, assisted with sectionals at Spring Lake Middle School and High school for three years, helped coach the Holland High School Marching Band, volunteered and subbed at Byron Center Christian Middle school for four years, and have served as a clinician in several area schools. I suppose all of this teaching is in my blood, considering my dad has been a Junior High band and choir director for over 30 years. The main technology I've used in the classroom is my ipod (metronome and music examples), my computer for attendance video visual aids, and recording, my e-mail account for student communication, and sound equipment for performances and rehearsals.
Growing up, I had a wonderful familial support structure. My parents have always loved one another and held me to high standards while accepting who I am, and my grand parents have always been like a second and third set of parents (I always loved running around their country properties as a kid). I hated school and couldn't wait to leave every day. I never really connected with anyone and really wasn't interested in the core subjects (except history...LOVED IT). The only classes I enjoyed were my music and P.E. classes because I was able to move, sing, and do a bunch of stuff that didn't include sitting and listening to someone ramble on about something I didn't understand or care about. In addition to captivating my interest, band and choir were great venues for me to learn how to lead well and serve others. The two latter qualities were also reinforced in the Boy Scout troop I was in, where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Outside of school I enjoy working as an Assistant Supervisor for the Ottawa County Parks where I have been now for three years. I love fishing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, cooking, going to church, spending time with my family, and spending time with my amazing fiance (we are getting married June 10, 2017). The most important part of my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, my savior. Because of His love for me, I can spend eternity with Him. I especially look forward to being married and partaking in a covenant that models Christ's love for His church. Below is a picture of me and my AMAZING fiance, who constantly supports me through thick and thin. She is definitely the best part of me. :) There is also a video of me teaching at Byron Center Middle School.
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