So, I don't know if it's just me or is everyone else getting excited that we will be student teaching in just 5 short months!! Even though I am very excited, I am also very nervous and overwhelmed by all the course work that we are having to do within this short semester, but we will get through it all! There's a lot to be done by December, but I'm sure we are all motivated to finish strong.
While I'm sitting here thinking about everything that I have had to go through, all the classes I've had to take, and all the sleepless nights I've endured...I think I am finally ready to finish, graduate, and start my career! As I am thinking about my future classroom, I am wanting (NCTCS 1) to be a big part of atmosphere and for my students to think of me as a positive impact and leader in their lives. Also, (NCTCS 2) will be a huge deal to me, as my classroom will be a respectful environment and I am excited to learn more about classroom management so I can make sure this is implemented in my classroom. I am very confident that I know my content (NCTCS 3) very well, I could use improvement in making a classroom management plan (NCTCS 1 & 2) but I am excited to learn more about how to make that. Also, over the past semester I have gathered a large amount of resources, and strategies that I will be able to use with my students so they will be able to facilitate learning in a more appropriate way (NCTCS 4).
Okay, so back to the really exciting things...I met my student teacher a couple of weeks ago and she has welcomed me into the school with open arms. I am absolutely so excited that I will be working with her and her team with the next year! I have been privileged to sit in on "Team Meetings" and the beginning of the year "Faculty Meeting" and watch them collaborate within their teams and also as a whole. Seeing the different ideas that each teacher brings to the table is awesome, because they are giving me different ideas for m future classroom!
Tomorrow I am able to attend Orientation at my school, and I am super excited to meet all of the students that I will be having the teach next semester. So so so so excited for what this year holds!!!
I'm glad that you are excited to start student teaching! I'm also glad that you are feeling so comfortable at your school. Remember to not use names in your blog. Go edit to take out your school name. It's great that you are able to sit in on the meetings, because this is one of the best ways to learn about the school and your grade level!
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