Sadly, March Break has come to an end. I can surely say, I was able to enjoy the majority of the time off. I’m feeling nervous and anxious yet again…when does this feeling end? I’m looking forward to my upcoming block, as I know it will be rewarding and very different from my last placement.
As I’m teaching a Grade 1, French Immersion class, I find it an adjustment to speak French all the time. Not only is it a challenge learning how to teach French but also with expressing myself in French. The majority of my observation notes are French expressions that my associate uses with the students. I plan to embed those expressions and particular classroom management vocabulary in my head. I can already sense that I will be ending this placement with a wealth of knowledge. If only, we weren’t evaluated on our teaching then these placements would be much more enjoyable….only in a perfect world!!!
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Pam:
It is alright to feel anxious. I know that we all do. Talking to some people over the break has made me realize this. However, just think about your block. There is nothing else due except working your tail off for the ext 7-8 weeks. This year will have prepared us without a doubt. In taking to a friend of mine I was telling him that I am just about to start my final placement. In an instant he reassured me that at the end of our blocks we will feel like a millions bucks. He went on to say that what we are all experiencing is normal. In a sense it is like a test where we are constantly facing obstacles and barriers. The way that we spearhead them and tackle them is what makes us stronger. Not to sound cliched or sporty; but was does not kill you only makes you stronger. Without question this year has been hard. There is no doubt in my mind that at some point all of us thought about what am I doing? But we always come back centered because we know that teaching is our passion is what we want to do for the rest of our lives. Teaching is not a job it is a livelihood. Work hard and show that school, teacher and students that you are a great teacher and everything will fall into place. I want to wish you an excellent block and I wish you all the best in your teaching career. Keep your head up and your mind open and you will be fine. Before you know it it will be May and it will all be over. Then LIFE STRESS kicks in where you try to find a job and all that jazz. Anyways all the best. Be safe and have fun.
Pam,
I am feeling the same way!! I wish we can all go into these blocks and spend time teaching and learning without the worry of being marked or anything like that. I find that esp. when being evaluated by our counsellors, it can become very stressful because you want to show them your absolute best...and in doing so you try your best to create the perfect, flawless lesson. However, nothing will ever be perfect and like in every classroom nothing with ever go EXACTLY a planned. But then again, life isn't perfect and neither are we. We can only do our best everyday and constantly look to better outselves. It looks like you are going to learn a lot in this block; things that can transer into both the core and immersion classroom! Don't stress yourself out, before you know it everything will be over and you'll be a REAL teacher! ha ha good luck, I'm sure you will be amazing!
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