Self-knowledge is a very important concept in the realm of education and self-improvement. Some of the greatest teachers in history echoed the sentiments of 'know thyself' and the know the universe. But before understanding how self knowledge can help, especially in an educational system, it is helpful to define and identify what exactly the self is and how it is influencing the situation. Regardless of the finer points of defining the self, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, the target of my analysis, made me aware of the importance of knowing my own role within the education system. To me the education system is a community effort, and while teachers are often given the brunt of the workload to achieve this aim, parents and other leaders in the community are essentially responsible for the quality of education that is presented to the members...

Self knowledge made me aware, that I myself am limited to managing these circumstances that make this job so difficult and why literacy rates are difficult to improve without a sustained and collective effort, all focused on the positive outcomes that accompany such efforts. Self knowledge has shown both my strengths and weaknesses towards education and the education system. This information is extremely beneficial due to its guiding qualities. Literacy programs need strong leaders with good self-awareness and consciousness in order to maximize the beneficial positive outcomes that such practice should bring.
Journal 2

In my investigation into the…