Domain 2: Personal Development
Last day...
I was so encouraged to see that my teacher did the social studies lesson...she even took them over to the board and went over past ones. She also seemed to get into the social studies lesson for the older boys. I just hope she keeps them going. Her attitude seems to be so receptive of what I have implemented; it doesn't seem like she is just doing them because I am here...that makes me so glad!
I was able to show her my science block plan with basically a lesson for tomorrow (but will probably carry over well into next week as well). I was also able to give her some other assessments to help her with future planning as well!
It was hard when the aide worked with "my" 4th grader today. He was out of sorts (his teacher said he has been all week), and he even asked if it was time to go yet (I don't recall him ever doing that; maybe once). I was wondering if maybe the fact that he knows I'm leaving affected him this week. I made sure I told him on Monday about it so that he would be prepared; I wasn't sure what the best decision was to make about that. Not that I think he is attached to me like that, but I a change in the norm, not having those few minutes with someone who focuses on him that loves him (not that they won't), but it will just be different. I took him upstairs and gave him his little "good-bye" gift on the way. I explained that it would be different adjusting to someone new but that he was just going to have to work hard and communicate to them about what he needs.
I fought back tears after I left him. My heart breaks for him.
On a lighter note: The 1st graders at lunch asked why I was going to stop being a lunch lady and become a teacher...from the mouth of babes!
I had some great opportunities to speak with teachers today...just to know them a bit better (acutally over the past few days). I really am going to miss this place. I am a better person because of it, and God has worked and taught me so much. He has been with me every step of the way, and has opened doors and opportunities in many place. I have to praise Him for it. I know there is still much to reflect upon and think through from this placement. These 2 months will carry over, not only into my 2nd placement but into my future teaching positions as well.
I will see you tomorrow. Thank you for all your support this placement. I couldn't have done it without you!
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Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to learn and grow through this placement. I think you were able to be a "Christ-like" example for your teachers and students and this will carryover even once you are gone. I'm glad you were able to take this placement and view it with a servant's heart. You have grown tremendously over the past two months.
I'll be praying for your transition.
Prof. Forshey