The part of this chapter that stands out to me, is the part dedicated to math and science. Math and science are very difficult subjects to teach for a variety of reason; many different textbooks use many different approaches, students learn through many different ways, advancements in math and science are coming faster and faster. And to add to all that, the math and science field is currently undergoing a teacher shortage. It is for these reasons and more that math and science are very difficult subjects for students.
Having a math concentration, this really stood out to me. When I decided last minute to come to UMF to pursue an Education Degree, they told me how it was such a great thing because of this math teacher shortage. I wasn't quite sure what that meant, or anything about teaching math really. However, things are working out very well. I have a loan that is paid back if I teach in the state of Maine for 2 years, and I have learned so much about teaching. As for there being many different textbooks and teaching styles, I have a lot of confidence in my abilities to teach. Practicum has already taught me so much useful information about differentiated instruction, and I am positive that my colleagues will help me find an appropriate textbook to teach from. My passion is teaching math, and I will not give up on that, so the world can count on at least one more math teacher out in the schools.
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