Fears of Teaching
I am concerned that when I go into the classroom tomorrow to assist Mrs. Rice I will forget all of the teaching strategies I've learned. Last week, she asked me what I would like to do this week. She then mentioned small groups which I haven not done before so I picked that route. I want to experience all that I can before showing up on my first day all alone.
Last week I worked independently with a student who obviously had a small special attribute to his personality, although I am not aware of the specific label. I found that instead of showing him how to begin a project, I simply started it for him and then told him what to write. I was focused on catching him up to the rest of the class. I got him caught up but then felt as though I did not allow him to fully grasp what was going on with the project.
I am sure I will ease into the role as time passes but the fear of the initial starting point gives me slight apprehension. I cannot wait to see how I do.
When I first begin with new students, all of the strategies, questions, and psychology of their developmental stages seem to overwhelm me. I hope I can effectively teach these kids tomorrow.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
It's my job
I'm mostly testing to make sure I create and post writings in the correct place. While I'm at it, I'll say what's on my mind. I have an online class where the professor has a tight control over our schedule. I work two days a week (all day Thursday and Friday) and attend a course in Orlando (1.5 hr one way drive time) on Wednesday nights. The problem arises when he keeps our weekly quiz locked until Wednesday of each week and make it due on Friday. I do not understand his reasoning for this madness. I thought one objective of an online course was to be flexible with time management. We have all week for each module therefor the tight control on exactly when we perform each assignment within the module should be our job, not his. I understand if he wants us to perform tasks in a certain order but only making the quiz available for two days is putting a wrench in my clock.
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