Student Teaching
I don't remember there being horrible discipline problems when I was in fourth grade. I remember that it was fun and safe. Kids at the school I'm in get into fights, talk back to adults, and break rules more than I thought they would. I'm told that this particular group of students is a touch rowdy...but its discouraging to me.
I'm preparing for my first observation right now. I'm feeling overwhelmed because I just played the game I'm doing with the kids and there are some big holes in it. I'm going to have to fix it and its going to take time. It's a new game by this TAKS preparation company. You would think they would spend a little extra time to make sure it works...shesh.
I think the students believe I'll let them get away with more because I'm a novice and I have a youthful appearance. I probably remind some of them of their big brothers or sisters. They can say what ever they want to them so it must be the same with me right? I'm making progress though. I have to dress older than I am and on Friday I kept an entire class (we have three) out from recess. I'm hoping that if I am consistent it will get better. I really like the kids. I know my moral will come back up. It was a really hard week.
I'm preparing for my first observation right now. I'm feeling overwhelmed because I just played the game I'm doing with the kids and there are some big holes in it. I'm going to have to fix it and its going to take time. It's a new game by this TAKS preparation company. You would think they would spend a little extra time to make sure it works...shesh.
I think the students believe I'll let them get away with more because I'm a novice and I have a youthful appearance. I probably remind some of them of their big brothers or sisters. They can say what ever they want to them so it must be the same with me right? I'm making progress though. I have to dress older than I am and on Friday I kept an entire class (we have three) out from recess. I'm hoping that if I am consistent it will get better. I really like the kids. I know my moral will come back up. It was a really hard week.