Sunday, September 16, 2012
Three Weeks of Teaching
My first three weeks of teaching have gone very, very fast. I have experienced many emotions, thoughts and feelings all in three weeks. I have felt excited and enthusiastic and also discouraged and stressed. Every day brings something new, a new challenge and learning experience which has been very worthwhile. Each day there are opportunities to learn and grow as a person and a teacher. As I think back over the last three weeks I can see that I have already gained a lot of knowledge. I have started to take on more responsibilities in the classroom and have gotten to put into practice the new skills I have acquired as well. I feel like the next three weeks will bring with it even more challenges and opportunities. The first three weeks was also partially spent getting to know the building, teachers, and procedures. Things are starting to feel more comfortable and routine so there is now more time to focus on becoming a better teacher.
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I see a lot of overlap in your assessment of the first three weeks and in Meggie's. You both recognize the challenge of adjusting to a new context, and you know that a lot of that learning is now accomplished as you make your way through the days with a stronger sense of place, expectations, and routines. That's no small feat.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, you know that the learning curve is still steep. As you dig into the daily work of lesson planning, teaching, and responding to students' work, you'll likely have that same mix of emotions--elation, desperation, confidence and awe. I don't think that combination ever goes away for teachers who are always reflecting and striving for best practice teaching and learning.
Here's to another satisfying 3 weeks!
p.s. I'll write about the math TPA soon. I need to check my notes from last year's student teachers.