Reflection 1

We, as people, have come a long way in the world. We have accomplished three great inventions in the beginning of our existence. First when reading about the prehistoric use of fire, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far society has come since then. Fire was an important tool to prehistoric existence. Fire was not only used as a basic tool for cooking, warmth and light; it was also used as a form of protection. Humans were now in control of something powerful. We were at the top of the survival chain. Evidence has been found that fire was not only used personally, but stone hearths were found along a French beach. This indicates that fire was also used for social necessities. They would around these stone hearths to socialize and to story tell. This could be a form of early education. That was not the only incredible discovery made by early humans. Soon after that, technology began to advance. The creation of the wheel is one of the most important inventions for us. Without this, transportation would never be as fast and productive. We realized heavy objects could not be moved simply by brute force. They began to place logs or grooves strategically underneath an object to roll it into place. Thus, the wheel and axel were created. After this, the world changed completely. Wagons, carts, chariots, and cars were able to be created because of the wheel. This made human life much simpler. Writing is probably the most important invention yet. Without any form of language or writing, we would not be able to communicate through written word. Writing enables us to record important facts, dates and information that can be used in the future. As a pre-teaching intern, I am a bit confused as what this has to do with teaching diverse populations. Like my first class EDF1005, I am a bit perplexed at why we had to read about early man made discoveries. But again, as I read the articles, I began to see why this is an important first step to take in this class. These great inventions helped our race become what we are today. Without any of these we would be lost. That is why I think it is vital to first become familiar with past achievements. Knowing your history and where you originate from, can help you grow and understand things in clearer perspectives. It’s important to see the past before you delve into the future.