Hi Class! My name is Sharon Kyle. I am a graduate student here at CSUSM and I am entering the credential program in the Fall. I got my undergraduate degree in Spanish and Biblical Studies from Biola University. Although I am from California born and raised, I have done quite a bit of traveling. I enjoy cultural, language and exploring the beauty of a diverse world. I am a free spirit and have quite an open mind. I was raised in a strict Christian home and as a product I attended Calvary Chapel Murrieta Christian School for my high school duration. Although it was an isolated community without little tollerance for diversity, I did find that I made many close friends there that I still keep in touch with today!My experience with technology is strictly self-based. I am really looking forward to this class believe it or not I feel like I have already learned allot. My technological knowledge stretches only as far as I have ventured based on need and leisure. I will be the first to tell you that I am not the most technologically savvy but I will also be the first to admit that it is the way of the future and thus I must learn it. The truth is it is evident that technology truly has the potential to simplify our lives in many ways some productive. In other sometime it has the tendency to loose the personal touch that snail mail and a personal phone call can bring. At an rate, I look forward to learning new ways to implement technology not only in my personal life but also in the classroom.
I must say that I appreciate the mission statements ideals. I did not take the time to look at the missions statement before I applied for the credential program. I applied to CSUSM because of there education departments reputation. Yet, I believe very strongly that the reason I was accepted into the program is because by beliefs about education are very congruent with that of the education department. One aspect in particular is "life long learning", I believe that learning truly never stops we need to realize as educators that our society is constantly improving upon itself and it is our job to stay on top of things. Moreover, it is essential to realize as human being we also are evolving and changing, hopefully continually trying to improve upon ourselves.
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Hey Sharon! I liked what you said about the mission statement for the COE here at CSUSM. I also didn't read the mission statement before I applied, but once I did I was happy with my choice. The concept of life-long learning is so important for educators and I'm glad that our mission statement references the concept. Good luck with your future plans!
Hey Sharon, I am with you when it come to not being very technologically savvy but I am excited about the course. Although you did not base your application to CSUSM on the mission statement I think your capabilities in spanish will be an asset to any classroom.
Hi Sharon! I think we are on similar wave lengths when it comes to technology. I don't really enjoy using it, but i know it's the way of the future so i must learn how to deal with it :) Oh! And i loved the part of the mission statement you chose! One of the courses I took in the ICP program was based on that specific part of the mission statement:) Good luck with your learning!
Hey Sharon. I think your traveling is a great aspect of understanding diversity and I wish I had the opportunity to do so. To answer your question about ASI. It is time consuming, but as an undergrad it is possible to be apart of, however I don't think it is as easy if you are in the credential program. There are many ways to get involved though so if you are interested let me know!
Where did you travel too? How was it going to a Christian school? Going to public school all my life learning about other school is fascinating. Especially the way they teach the students. I also plan on applying based on the program that CSUSM has for the credential program. However, the mission statement is a plus to already great program.
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