Chapter 7

Journal Entry # 7
Describe your favorite K-12 teacher of literature, the methods used, and the learning environment established in the classroom.


I wish I could say there was a favorite literature teacher of mine from my adolescent years. But the truth is I had never taken any literature classes until the one that I am taking now. I guess my only favorite literature teacher has to be you Dr Edwin. I didn’t know that I would love a literature class as much as I do. Previously, when I read novels I never bothered to pay great attention to the details such as the descriptive part of it. But now, whenever I read I become more critical. I guess that’s the difference between those who learn and those who do not.

Being a part-time student and a full-time wife, mother, and employee does take a toll on my sanity at times. However, I do feel a great sense of satisfaction every time I am done with my assignments. I think it really helps the fact that we have many little assignments rather than one or two big ones. It especially helps when the final exam only carries 20 percent of the total marks. I like group work, workshops, and presentations which are the regular features of the class.

The learning environment is also very relaxing. I feel comfortable asking questions and sharing my opinions with the rest of my classmates. I really enjoy reading the novels and sometimes I feel guilty because I caught myself spending more time reading them compared to reading and reviewing other text books for my classes.