Teaching Essay, Research Paper

Mr. Tanner put me in charge of teaching my fifth grade class how to make Dream Catchers. This was my best, and most memorable learning experience in elementary school. I had to give my classmates step-by -step instructions. Each person needed a twig, a piece of yarn and about five feathers for this project. I felt very proud to be the teacher for this project. This was my best learning experience because not only did I learn how to make a Dream Catcher, but I also learned how to handle a hectic situation and succeed at the same time.

My best out-of-school learning experience occurred when my family and I went on a backpacking trip when I was in high school. We spent a whole week hiking during the day and camping at night. I learned how to put up a tent, catch my own fish, cook over a campfire, and spend seven straight days with my family and still have fun. This was my best out-of-school learning experience because it was very demanding work but at the same time a lot of fun.

I think both of these learning experiences were very beneficial to me. Even though these two experiences were different from each other they were a lot alike at the same time. Both situations were very demanding and fun. I learn best when I am under a little bit of pressure. For example, in high school my grades were always the best when I was playing a sport rather than when I had time off. I also learn a lot when I have hands on experience. In both cases I was forced to do things on my own instead of just being told how to do them. I think my two best learning experiences were very similar because overall they both demanded that I learn and at the same time they were an enjoyable experience.