The Online Education Degree – A Course in Disciplne
September 14, 2009 by: admin
It is the noblest of pursuits, the want and desire to become an educator. To shape young minds and to inform and influence the future. It is a course of education that requires thought, concern and discipline.
And while the pursuit of any degree requires discipline, the path of an online degree requires even that much more. For anyone who has finished and undergrad degree program, you know the ‘sticktuidivness’ and fortitude that it requires to get up every day, make it to class, finish projects, complete assignments and finish your degree. For some, the path was pretty straightforward and began shortly after graduating high school. In these instances the difficulties faced were that of youth. It’s tough to get up with a hangover on a weekday and make it to an 8:30 class when in all likelihood you’re living on your own for the first time in your life. No parents to tell you when to be home, only a dorm room and a roommate in the same situation to keep you on your path. If you took a different path and chose to go to school later in life, then perhaps the challenges you faced were more of a mature nature. From juggling work and children and school… adult education presents its own unique set of challenges.
But no matter your situation or walk of life, the choice to get an online education degree is one that can’t be entered into lightly. This is a path to a wonderful and rewarding career that requires a steady, patient and disciplined mind. There are no real life professors who can give you a stern look for a missed assignment, nor can you excuse away late submissions. There are no deans coming to check your attendance. There is only you and your discipline. Such a degree requires you to move away from the distractions of daily life. The decision to get to class is an easy one. The far more difficult choice is to shut down the television, put the kids to bed, and get in front of your laptop and get to work.
But if you are choosing to seek a degree in education then it is discipline that will guide you, not just in attaining your degree… but also during your career. It’s not easy to grade papers every night, or dealing with the challenges of reluctant youth, it is something that takes guided fortitude. So with that said, maybe choosing to pursue your education degree online is, after all, the best choice that you could make. 
Introduction to Differentiation: Applying Learner-Centered Instruction
This course will give you an introduction to the philosophy of differentiation and examine ways you can effectively use differentiating instruction and assessment to address the complex challenges of meeting the diverse learning needs of all students.
In this course, you will learn how to:
* identify learning styles and preferences.
* design more dynamic and engaging lessons and units.
* challenge all students at appropriate levels.
Undergraduate degrees prepare teachers and coaches for grades K-12. Graduate degrees provide the credentials for teaching on a college level. Though some of the program content quite literally involves “fun and games,” students seeking a physical education and health degree also enroll in serious academic courses on subjects such as kinesiology
In my opinion making a goal is the base of success….without making a goal one can’t achieve anything not in education only but in every field. Discipline is the only thing that helps you in going on the path of achieving your goal….So be disciplined and get your dreams come true