finish my masters degree

My final year is going to be demanding, that’s all I can say. Teaching full time and working on my M.Ed part time evenings – is it worth it? I’m assuming the answer is ‘yes’, but at this current point, I question my initial decision.
Even though 4 courses last year left me exhausted, after my first class last Monday, I left feeling completely overwhelmed.
As I sit here reading these articles, I can foresee plenty more late, late nights. I fear I will be bonding with my computer moreso than with humans! Oh yeah, and a thesis – of which the first 2 chapters are supposed to be written by the end of this course (December)! I guess I need to finalize my topic ;)

As I continue to learn about the numerous language theories that have paved the way for second language acquisition, the more interested I become. (this is a good thing – actually, an AWESOME thing!).
You see, from what I’ve read so far, when you are learning another language, there are basically two different camps on how this happens. One, based on Skinner, is the behaviourist approach. His theory was that our environment (surroundings) have the most influencial effect on second language learning. Then there was Chomsky, whose ‘Universal Grammar’ theory stated that we all have an innate disposition – that is, something programmed inside of us, that automatically allows this kind of learning to happen. (very difficult to test) What do you think? p.s. These are just theories, but they have definitely had an impact in the area of linguistics. Researchers of second language learning continue to uncover fascinating developments in this field. I can see the relevance and importance of these theories for my Masters in ESL education. It’s becoming clearer and clearer each day! Hooray! Knowledge is good!
- signed Miss. Smarty-pants :)

I started a new term last week. I’m taking 2 courses and working full time. Once I saw the course load and the amount of readings I will have to do, I began to wonder whether I was up for the challenge. Last term, 2 courses were a lot, but I have to keep this up if I hope to finish my degree at the end of next year. I know I am in for a ridiculously intense 3 months. I just need to make sure I alot time to all my commitments. I’ve said that before and I hope that if I keep repeating it, I’ll eventually con myself into actually making it happen. Good Luck, me.

I’m kinda freaking out because I know that this term, which starts in Janualry is going to be killer. I’m teaching during the day and taking two evening courses. I’ve heard that they are both quite demanding and hope that I can find a balance between all the balls I’ll have to juggle. But I’m optimistic that I will get through it, ‘cuz I managed to take two courses the first term and survived (barely). They stressed me out, but I did really well in both.
But after this year, just one more to go!!!