Today, I began the much anticipated (maybe feared?) endeavor of... dun dun dunnn... STUDENT TEACHING! And, honestly, it was great! Although... all the students did today (because their winter break was SO exhausting) was watch a movie. Actually, it was "To Kill a Mockingbird." So, I had some time to read over my schedule, talk to the teacher, and get acclimated with the basics.
My cooperating teacher is great! I was definitely glad I went in mid-December to meet her and get the books I'll need to teach. And get this, I'm already teaching a lesson tomorrow! Woah! She wasn't kidding when she said she was going to just "throw me into it." (A tad intimidating, huh?) But really, I'm super excited!
All the other teachers I met were so nice, and welcoming, offering their help whenever I needed it, which shows a lot about the school as a whole!
The kids seem great so far. Also, I love that the school runs on a block-schedule. There are four 90-minute periods, and my teacher and I have three of four of those periods occupied with students. SO, we get a prep period, which is awesome! :)
And something else that completely makes me excited is that i get my own DESK! To fill with office supplies! And! My own computer!! I was completely surprised to hear this, but am extremely excited about it!
I can't believe how FUNNY kids are... I remember back when I was in 10th grade and how I didn't think me or my classmates were funny whatsoever... just catty and hormonal. But now, being a great deal more mature than I was in 10th grade, I realize how truly funny teenagers are!
Well, seeing as how I had a wonderful first day, I am hoping that they will only get better as I go! :)
Hopefully I'll do well with my lesson tomorrow!
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