I can't believe we have already been in school 2 weeks! I am excited to admit that I have found a new "passion" for teaching high school students. I was so nervous and had extreme doubt in my preparation as I began my 5 week journey at FSHS; however the outcome has shown me that I have not only the ability to teach high school but the "desire" as well. At the end of 2 weeks, I have learned a lot about the way of life in Fairmont, as well as a lot about the attitudes and behaviors of high school aged students. I can already tell that I am creating relationships with these students that would not be possible in an elementary school. I have found that the diversity in abilities varies much greater in this setting, which can create some difficulties. I have learned a lot from my mentor teacher already about the simple manipulations that can be made to better a lesson for many and all students. I hope to follow through with this idea throughout the rest of my time. The lesson planning aspect has also been an adventure. I have found multiple resources that have been an enormous help to me, not to mention the expertise of my mentor teacher. I have told my students to "ease" me into this situation because I am used to teaching much younger children! We are learning together and that is evident, and I hope that throughout the next 3 weeks we can form even stronger mutually beneficial relationships that will better all of us as teachers and learners.
Stephanie, I like to explore your "desire" to teach high school more. We are in dire need of passionate secondary special educators. I never thought I'd stay in middle school my entire public school teaching career but once I was there I feel in love with it. Also glad to see your developing lasting relationships with your kids and host teacher. DH
From what you've said, and what I've witnessed here, you are simply "passionate" about teaching, and that couldn't make me more proud. After 22 years, I grow more passionate every year about what I do and why I do it--I wish you the same love after 22 years!
I can't believe we have already been in school 2 weeks! I am excited to admit that I have found a new "passion" for teaching high school students. I was so nervous and had extreme doubt in my preparation as I began my 5 week journey at FSHS; however the outcome has shown me that I have not only the ability to teach high school but the "desire" as well. At the end of 2 weeks, I have learned a lot about the way of life in Fairmont, as well as a lot about the attitudes and behaviors of high school aged students. I can already tell that I am creating relationships with these students that would not be possible in an elementary school. I have found that the diversity in abilities varies much greater in this setting, which can create some difficulties. I have learned a lot from my mentor teacher already about the simple manipulations that can be made to better a lesson for many and all students. I hope to follow through with this idea throughout the rest of my time. The lesson planning aspect has also been an adventure. I have found multiple resources that have been an enormous help to me, not to mention the expertise of my mentor teacher. I have told my students to "ease" me into this situation because I am used to teaching much younger children! We are learning together and that is evident, and I hope that throughout the next 3 weeks we can form even stronger mutually beneficial relationships that will better all of us as teachers and learners.
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ReplyDeleteI like to explore your "desire" to teach high school more. We are in dire need of passionate secondary special educators. I never thought I'd stay in middle school my entire public school teaching career but once I was there I feel in love with it. Also glad to see your developing lasting relationships with your kids and host teacher.
DH
From what you've said, and what I've witnessed here, you are simply "passionate" about teaching, and that couldn't make me more proud. After 22 years, I grow more passionate every year about what I do and why I do it--I wish you the same love after 22 years!
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