Today was my first day of student teaching..and oh what a joy it was! I will be teaching five periods of 7th grade English with Science integration and three periods of Basic Information for 5th graders.
Not knowing anything before I started the day, I prepared possible get to know yous, activities, brought books, paper, and showed up. Upon my arrival I waited with my class for my supervising teacher to show up, unlock the classroom, and begin class. Soon I was greeted with a key put in my hand to unlock the classroom. I soon realized that there was no observation, it was the beginning of class and I had 45, 7th graders outside my class.
Since I already knew I would be teaching an English class, I had lessons prepared and it went over with ease. It was fun knowing what I was doing, and seeing students engaged, excited, and learning.
Then there was Basic Information Class, my teacher basically told me the title. There are no standards or curriculum avaliable for this class. My teacher just said "it is a class where you teach students basic information like how to hold a book...." I mean naturally... I honestly have no idea. I was thinking of teaching what to do in case of emergency, but apparently they do no have 911, and I really don't know what their proper procedure is. I have decided tomorrow we are going to learn how to address an envelope. If you have any ideas- please feel free to share.... How to brush your teeth, How to wash your hands, How to sneeze in your elbow, to prevent germs and diseases.
After classes I spend my time breaking up fights, while other students come up to me to touch my hair. I currently am quite upset with the WWE? or something like that network that is teaching Namibian children about throwing people to the ground, and aggressively fighting others. Overall I love it, and can't wait to go back tomorrow!
All For Now
<3 Kari Lee
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