Week one is over, and I am happy to say it was a great success! My cooperating teachers are both wonderful. I am amazed by the similarities and likenesses between myself and my morning teacher especially. I am really looking forward to discovering more similarities and seeing how we work together.
The students have also been very welcoming. They are incredibly polite and well-behaved. All of my classes are combined with general education students and many special needs/low-level learning students. I'm beginning to realize how important and useful all my experiences with special needs children and adults is going to help me in my long-term career.
The biggest adjustment so far has been the hours! I never would have thought that I could be so exhausted after a single day. I know I will adjust eventually. Hopefully sooner than later!
On that note, I am going to sign off and enjoy the remainder of my first Friday as a student teacher!
Find some time to relax! You deserve it! Congrats on a successful 1st week!
ReplyDeleteSo glad your first week went well! Take some time for you! When you start teaching on your own you won't be able to, so enjoy it now. :)
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