Chapter 6: Social Context of Schools

"Pick a group from the chapter (students of a certain race, socio-economic status, physical stature, sexual orientation, social group, gender, etc.) that might be the target of such abuse and develop a plan for confronting it in your classroom" (Theresa Overall, http://umfresources.wikispaces.com/EDU101Chapter6)

As we all know, there is a lot of verbal and physical harassment and assault that take place in school and outside of school.  I was asked to do an assignment, as it shows above. I didn't do the assignment as it's segregation which is a style of bullying so I felt that this homework assignment was unjust as it's asking us to bully and bring a group of people out in class. Could this be a good way to bring out differences? It's possible, however you're already putting a touchy subject and bringing it right out in front of your class and maybe even providing more harm than what good could possible come out of it.  Just because you're students are aware or have become informed from this class lesson about this group of people, doesn't mean that the same behavior wont happen.
I have personally been to two challenge days, while we all came "out of the dark" parse, the subjective bullying didn't end, yes for that brief period of two days while people get over the shock of it all then life continues as it normally did with the same end result of harassment and abuse.
I am the role model of the class being the teacher, correct? How is bringing out and segregating one group of students being the role model, showing all the problems of the group and how you shouldn't be attacking them, isn't that in the end feeding the flame?

Chapter 14: Succeeding in Your Teacher Education Program--and Beyond

My personal concerns as I work into my major which in the end makes it so I'll be able to put the bread on the table.  They are: wages (Teaching is one of the lowest paid degree professions), assessments determine wage instead of years teaching, being accused of something (such as sexual assault or harassment towards a teenager).  These are the concerns that I have going into the field as there are people out there that want to destroy you for their own benefit.

Which area of concern is most present?

I don't feel that my concerns reflect any of these, it's what I want to do I'm concerned about the factors that will impact me and what I'll have to do in order to make it so my students can trust myself and succeed through the filter that the Government provides.

Which Stage(s) of Concern was most present?

If anything I'm at a 0 with Unconcerned, I'm not worried this is what I want to do I know how to do it. I'm not afraid nor will be timid around my students and the planning I have to do for them.

Chapter 13: Improving Teachers and Schools, and School Reform

Things that I'd like to acquire to enhance my resume for employment, an internship such as the one that is covered in Practicum. A minor degree from University of Maine at Farmington to demonstrate better strength in my field.  More job experiences to show ability to work with others and show customer service which can be applied to better work ability with my students.