Tuesday, March 17, 2009

My School Thoughts

As the semester keeps going on, I am starting to see the end of this chapter and the beginning of another. This realization came when i met with my advisor and saw how many classes i had left before student teaching next spring. This feels unreal to me because it seems like yesterday that i was a freshman just starting out. While i am nervous for student teaching, i really want to be in the schools. I am getting out to the schools more, especially for assignments this semester and i am lucky to be in kindergarten and 1st grade classes. Seeing the lessons, the students, and working with them enforces my belief that i want to be around children this age. Teaching seems the most logical place to start, but i am open to other options with my child development major. I see the hectic schedule the teachers i work with have and think " I know i can do this. The children make it worth it." I know teaching is not for the faint of heart and there will be struggles, but everything worth while is not easy and it makes you appreciate the success more.
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  1. TerrieMarch 18, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    You're right, it is very surprising to think that we are so close to the REAL thing. I, like other students, am scared to death of failing. I know we are being taught by a very good program and are being prepared more than other future teachers. For that reason, I am making myself remain confident in my abilities and knowledge. I like your quote "Everything worth while is not easy and it makes you appreciate the success more." I'll try to remember that.

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  2. tduncanMarch 18, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Good reflections, Lindsay! Time does go by so quickly, but you receive confirmation everyday that you are where you are supposed to be.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    After reading your post, I honestly do not know if I would be considering teaching without the children. Growing up I saw a lot of teachers that did not care about their students and that made a huge effect on their learning outcome. Yes it may seem hard at first, but we all come out on top. I mean we are Meredith Girls, The Best In The World :)

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