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| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 |
| My Life As a First Year Teacher, in Week Two of School |
| Ahh..the life of a first year teacher!! I have a wonderful class; I feel so fortunate. I also have a spectacular, supportive administration. Although I've only been teaching for about a week and a half, they've already proven that they are "on my side". (I don't want to get too into it, but even though I have wonderful students, I've learned the hard way that PARENTS can also "make or break you" if you let them.) I have been feeling as though I am a mix between a game-show-host and a broken record player. :) In order to prevent any behavior problems, I feel like I need to keep every lesson exciting- if not by content, by my mannerisms and intonation. It is amazing how many times you must express your expectations and reinforce those expectations in second grade. For example, whenever we line up to go into the hallway, I ALWAYS say, "I need your hands by your side, your eyes on me, and your mouths closed". I then follow it up by commenting on who is following my directions..."Thank you Amanda for keeping your hands by your side and your eyes on me. I can tell you were listening to my directions". I do this the whole time we are walking through the hallway. I have also been struggling with the fact that not only must I have my behavior management down, but that my students need to be learning. (I know this sounds like a given!) The only time that I feel like I am actually able to reach all of my students is through small group instruction. I do small groups for both reading and math. This way, it is easier for me to focus on specific strategies that my students need in order to LEARN. On a personal note, I have not had any personal life. :) I get to my school at 7:00 a.m. and don't stop working on curriculum and organization until about 8:00 p.m. in the evening when I must just say "stop". I don't mind too much though because I really like teaching. My "life" will continue again, but for now, teaching is my life. |
| posted by njm at 9:00 PM |
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