Two Weeks at a School in the Inner City of Philadelphia, PA
In and around Philadelphia, United States
During the last two weeks of May, I stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with over 500 other students from 15 different universities. Our goal was to experience what it was like to teach in an urban setting. Upon arriving at LaSalle University (where we were staying), I was very overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of all of the hundreds of students, as well as the fact that the University was surrounded by a large brick wall and a rod-iron gate to keep us safe--I was truly out of my element. The University that I attend does not require such protective measures, for the area is very rural and does not experience a lot of crime. But, that was only the beginning of the experience that profoundly changed my life and my view of teaching, especially in inner city schools.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Beagle9188
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Stunned
There were over 16 schools in attendance at this Urban Seminar. Many of the participants were placed in inner city public schools, while othe... Continue reading »
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The First Class
The first class was an eighth grade class, full of students from ages 12-14. Being from a middle-class suburban school district, I expected t... Continue reading »
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Triumph
Since I was so successful with the younger students, I decided to try the similar teaching methods with the older, more tricky students. This... Continue reading »
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An Amazing Weekend
The weekend of the Urban Seminar was absolutely amazing. It began with a fun service project with a Philly neighborhood service group and end... Continue reading »
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Hard to Leave
The last day in the schools was the hardest, by far. Throughout the entire experience, I kept reminding the students that I was only going to... Continue reading »
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