Tuesday, March 9, 2010

My Teaching Practicum

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Oh MY GOD!!! Today was amazing!

I taught my first lesson to a class of 7th graders, introducing drama. Now, this is a group of kids that I've only seen a handful of times, and they're usually non-participatory (think=>dead) in class. But these kids were as enthusiastic as I was, and they actually volunteered multiple times during the lesson.

I'm soooo happy because I was scared that I was going to go blank while teaching (Mind you, this is an 80 minute class period in which I'm stuck with twenty 12-year-olds). And I didn't fluster or choke!!!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!


This is how I previously felt when I thought about teaching on my own with no experience (at first):



On top of my anxiety about teaching, I had a run-in with someone who shall remain unnamed (even though I should report this person). I was SO upset, and that situation only served to worsen my anxiety.

Then I thought about how capable I was and I started calming down. I looked at it this way:


...And this...


That's basically it. I feel like, if I can create my own lesson plan, create my own materials, handouts, and activities, and then teach for almost two whole hours UNASSISTED.... I can do pretty much anything!

BOOM!


(I'm on a fulfillment high!)

Who knew I could feel so rewarded after my first time? This is freakin' awesome!

Peace, Love, and Chocolate,

4 comments:

Chrissystina said...

Congratulations! I woudl've been a nervous wreck, but I'm sure you are one of those teachers who all the boys like and the girls want to hang out with! Go 'head then, girl!

Dana Nicole said...

Thank you! I'm aspiring to be one of the cool teachers. :)

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