"final" post

As the semester draws to a close, I am beginning to realize all that I have learned throughout this semester.
I find myself constantly thinking about what we have talked about in class. As I watch tv, I think about what stereotypes may or may not be present, i think about what the tv show or movie might imply.
The books that we have read are definitely books that i would like to keep in my classroom library. my biggest complaint that i had with the first lit class was that it didn't touch upon books for older children, except in our text sets. i was happy to have the opportunity to develop more of a classroom library for my future students.
i don't think i will teach lower elementary, so it was important for me that i was exposed to diverse literature for older elementary or middle school classrooms.
i am really happy that i had this opportunity, and i really feel as though i have developed a lot during this semester. thanks val. :-)