"I see... I see a light" -Dory, from Finding Nemo.
As if you couldn't tell by my lovely hints, I really want to watch Finding Nemo ( and can't wait for Finding Dory!!!) and I'm having softball withdrawals as my high school team just made regionals! Bittersweet, because I'm not there to celebrate with them and I promised to come to a game and I haven't been able to! But, anywho...
Dory's quote is very relevant to today, as I can see the light that is the end of the semester! I'm trying really hard to push through and finish strong! Thursday's class was eye opening and also a little disappointing. Right when I thought I had the hang of planning effective lessons, assessments included, I realized that I didn't. And all in a matter of 17 minutes. Our group had a complete "aha, lightbulb" moment, and it was awesome! I choose to look at the bright side and be thankful that it was brought to my attention BEFORE I began to plan in the real world.
I taught my first lesson today in the classroom, and it went well. I was so nervous before I started but the student caught my drift and I became more relaxed as the lesson progressed! I think the biggest thing it taught me, was how important NCTCS 4a: Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students, is. Seeing first hand how nervous my student was made me mentally check, okay what can I do to make them calm down?. That was the biggest thing I took out of teaching today. I teach again tomorrow and I honestly can't wait!
I can't believe the end is already here! This semester has both flew by and drug on at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI've learned so much in this class and I've made a lot of friends. I'll be sad when the last day of class is here!
Shaquavia,
ReplyDeleteWow, can't believe it is almost over, it went by so fast! In class last Thursday my group also had an "aha" moment, and I'm glad we were able to figure out how wrong we were when we are in a classroom instead of figuring it out when we are actually teachers! I bet you killed your lesson, you're going to make an awesome teacher!
I'm proud of you for being so brave in the classroom, Shaquavia.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that you did great! You are very well rounded and great at making sure that your lessons line up with standards! I know that your kids loved having you for the day!
I am so excited for all of us to have a break. The end of the semester is here (basically)! We can do it! Just write all the junk you have to get done on a sticky note and DO IT!
YAY!
Shaquavia-
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE FINDING NEMO REFERENCE! It is one of my favorite Disney movies! and YAY! I knew your teaching would go well!! You have such a natural act for this and you definitely are going places!
It's strange to think that this semester is almost over, I feel like there's so much more I need to learn before the end. But I'm not gonna lie I'm looking forward to moving back to GA. I miss actually have a job and being able to pay for stuff.
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