Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Morning Meeting
Week number four is officially done! Only one more full week in the field, which is absolutely crazy to me! This morning I had the opportunity to take on the role of the teacher for the first three hours of the school day. I didn't think I was going to get the opportunity to lead the classroom during this field experience, but I was really excited to have the chance! My CT had to work on testing some students so we had a sub, and she pretty much let me take over. First of all, I will NEVER underestimate the power of a kindergarten teacher again. It takes so much work to keep control of a room full of 5 year olds! I knew my CT accomplished a ton in the short amount of time I'm there during the day, but I had no idea what a challenge it could be! I'm glad I've paid close attention to the routines of the classroom throughout the last few weeks, because I had a pretty good sense of what needed to be done/how to do it. I was also very fortunate that my CT left detailed notes! Overall it was a great experience and I'm glad I had the opportunity to take on such a big responsibility 😊
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Kiley, I completely understand what you mean by having so much more appreciation for elementary school teachers. My CT has been gone a couple of times throughout the semester already since she has had training to go to. The second graders do not adjust to it too well if you ask me. I believe it has to deal with the children need that constant figure in their lives when they are that young and possibly going through a rough life at home. Nevertheless, I do have one question about this experience of yours: Did your CT leave notes of a usual day for the kindergartners or did they make the day easier for the substitute?
ReplyDeleteYeah they left an entire binder for the sub, as well as very detailed notes about how to do everything. It made it pretty easy for the sub, but they were thankful to have some extra help!
DeleteWow! An entire binder's worth? Whenever we had a substitute in my classroom it was only a couple of pages worth of notes. It definitely sounded like your CT just wanted to make sure they were ready for the day. Haha! If anything, I know it was a rewarding experience taking role as a teacher for a day. I mean that in the regard you got to truly feel the pressure of being a teacher but someone there in case something did wrong. I guess I have one more follow-up question: What was the most gratifying moment you got this entire experience? Was it this instance or was it something else?
DeleteThat is awesome, that you got the chance to lead the classroom. It is a great chance to see how well prepared you are for the future in the classroom. Nice job paying attention to how to run the classroom, I get my chance to be in charge of the classroom this week and it should be a fun challenge.
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