So far, student teaching is going great! My cooperating teacher is supportive and gives thorough, constructive advice. There is no way I can explain how important that is! I need every bit I can get because I want to be totally prepared as I assume more responsibilities.
Next week I take over teaching math. They follow the Everyday Math curriculum, which is a solid program that makes it easier for teachers to follow.
I'm working hard on establishing myself as an authority in the classroom (and not just a "fake" teacher). This is hard for me because I don't have a very authoritative personality. I'm learning, though.
Funny story: Yesterday was the hundredth day of school. I talked to them about inventions that were not around 100 years ago, like Lucky Charms, wrenches, stethoscopes, cell phones, and other interesting ones. Then we thought about things that may be around in 2112 that are not around now. I asked them to do a quick pencil sketch of something that they believe may be invented in the next 100 years.
One sweet girl drew and labeled "HAMBURGER."
I'm loving every minute of it!!
I guess I'll just have to do short little posts like this when I can, because there are not enough hours in the day!
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