I don't know about anyone else, but I am stressed...
First, let me say that I am really happy I went to the teacher panel hosted by the SEA. It was really a worthwhile event with so many good answers given to students with so many questions. However, right now I am just, in lack of better terms, overwhelmed and stressed. Time goes by so fast and even though I'm in my junior year right now, sooner rather than later it will be time for me to be placed for student teaching and doing the edTPA, and that scares me. Someone else has to feel the same way too, right? Even though we know the steps, materials, support, and resources that will be given to us (at least as much as we can this early on), it is a daunting task to stare down. So this blog post is here for a few reasons: to sort my own thoughts out, to let others know I can relate. Here is a list of things I found important:
- If you have trouble remembering names now, you'll get rid of that trait fast
- Be a sponge
- Don't become an island, make connections
- People are here to help with the edTPA and they know what they are doing
- Show yourself off. If you're doing something great now, take pictures, save it on a flash drive, have it ready to show how awesome you are.
- It's all about the kids.
- Everything will work in the end
Hello, i was feeling the same way at the meeting but after the advice the panel gave it made me feel a little better. Everything they said made sense about making good connections, your not an island you don't need to be alone, and that its about making sure you and the kids have fun and learn something!! All the stress will be worth it in the end!
ReplyDeleteEverything the panel was saying really did make sense, I can agree with you on that! Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment
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