I can truly say that I am a little sad that this course is coming to an end. (OK, I'm not terribly sad to be done with this blog, but...) I hope that as I move forward in my education and my career as a teacher, I will be able to take the time to pause, read, and think about children's literature like I have been able to do in this class. This class has reminded me the importance of thinking about all the messages- subtle and not so subtle- that we send to students in our classroom. Although I have thought a great deal about how our actions and words can have enormous effects upon students, it was this class that reminded me that the books that we choose and the ways we interact with literature can also have similar effects.
This class has encouraged me to explore literature that I might not have explored on my own. Our class discussions were meaningful and enlightening, and will contribute a great deal to the type of teacher I will become.
Thanks to all my classmates, and especially Jen, for contributing to this positive experience!
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