Saturday, July 2, 2011

EDIM 514 Welcome

Hello Everyone!

My name is Yvonne Harper.  I am married with two children; a daughter 22, a son 18 and a 2 year old female black Labrador. My son just graduated from high school and will be attending Rider University this September and my daughter is transferring to Kean University.   I am a non-traditional student.  I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education 8 years ago and now I am pursuing my Master in Instructional Media. 

          I started this journey of graduated school March 14, 2011.  I was very nervous about attending graduated school online.  My last online course I took was disappointing.  The course was extremely accelerated. I took a 3 week course and I  felt it was only busy work and not work that gave me meaning. When I spoke to Wilkes’ advisor of the program she was very encouraging and supportive and that broke the ice.  After completing my first week I was satisfied that I made the right choice in choosing Wilkes University.  The work load is a lot but comfortable.  I feel like I am learning instead of just completing a vast amount of busy work.  I will recommend this program to my colleagues or anyone who may be interested in a graduated program in technology.

As stated earlier, I am a Special Education teacher.  I started my career in Middle School and work there for 4 years.  In 2007, our district went full time inclusion.  That year my assignment changed.  My principal and vice principal wanted me to teach the lower level grades.  I was needed in the lower grades because I have training in the Wilson Reading Program.  This program is geared to students who cannot read, have a difficult time decoding words or struggle with comprehension skills.   This year I taught Pre-K to 5th grade literacy and math.

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