Genre Reflection #2
Stress because we still have loads of homework while also writing effective lesson plans and building relationships with the students that we will forever remember as our first class.
Timid as we burden mentor teachers and disrupt their classroom and space so that we can learn.
Uncomfortable because we are forced to step outside of our comfort zones on a daily basis.
Defeat when we were not as successful as we thought we would be with that lesson we worked diligently to design considering every student’s ability.
Envious of how easy our mentor teachers make teaching look and wonder if we will ever have it together like they do.
Nauseated due to the whirlwind of responsibilities and new information we process.
Tired like we have never felt before.
Tolerance as we learn first-hand that teaching requires flexibility.
Excited when we begin to find our groove because, at one point, we thought we’d never find it.
Amazed at the brilliance of our students in so many ways.
Honored that WE have the BEST job in the world.
Encouraged by our fellow core members, teachers, and mentor teachers.
Realization that this is almost over, and we will be as ready as we can be to start our career where we will continue to learn and develop.
