Quick life update

[ambertatge]

I don't post on livejournal very often, but I realized a lot has changed in my life since my last post. Here is just a quick update

Comments

[barondave]

What do they teach you at Multiple Subject school that you don't know now?

Congrats on you (and eventually Olin) finding work that you love. That's harder than it sounds.

[barondave]

It's all about how to teach different subjects, classroom organization and management, educataional pyschology and socio-cultural issues that arise in public schools. There's actually plenty that I don't already know about!

Thanks for the update

[thorintatge]

I'm also curious about the content of the curriculum--how much is educational method and how much is other stuff like, say, how to teach a class where you're reading the textbook ahead of the students. ;) Do you wish you were taking the three semesters at the normal rate?

Sounds a little scary, living in San Jose with income from only one day a week between the two of you. I hope you've got a good deal on your living arrangement. Good luck, Olin, finding your calling!

My friend Matt began substitute teaching recently. I'm looking forward to hearing about his experiences; I wonder if they're much like yours.

Re: Thanks for the update

[thorintatge]

All of the subject-matter content is supposed to be mastered before entering the teacher preparation course. I took a test that supposedly proved my efficiency in all of the subject matter. Now all the classes are about educational psychology, classroom management, constructing lesson plans, assessment, socio-cultural issues and other teaching strategies. I have four curriculum classes in which we study how to teach specific subjects (math, literacy, science and social studies).

Money isn't really a problem yet. I've got some loans out. Next semester will be more worrisome because I am supposed to student teach every day and won't be able to work. I am looking into the prospect of becoming an intern, which would mean I would basically be teaching on some sort of provisional license while I finish my student teaching and coursework requirements (I would then be paid). I'm not sure if it is possible yet or not...

Hope you are doing well!

[skylarker]

It's good to hear from you! Is teaching at the elementary school level what you want as a long-term career, then? It sounds fun and challenging.

Good luck to Olin in finding his path!