Exhaustion At Its Finest
Hi guys,
As the title of this post insinuates, my life is filled with mental and physical exhaustion at the moment (and by "at the moment," I mean for the past 2 weeks straight). It's been difficult to keep my head above the water, while still enjoying life outside of school. I thought that as the semester progressed, I'd become better at time management and be more focused on what needs to get accomplished. However, it's quite the opposite.
Due to a late clinical placement, and issues with communication with my school, I wasn't able to start observing and teaching until this week! Therefore, I'm quite stressed trying to fit in all of those requirements in time. I've visited my school every day this week, and taught once, yesterday. I feel pretty okay about it, but my nerves overtake me whenever I stand in front of children to teach. After finishing the lesson, I honestly don't remember driving home because I was so focused on what I said, what I could have done better, and how the children responded. This is a good thing, since NCPTS V says "Teachers should reflect on their practice." At the end of the day, it's totally okay to say that you messed up or that you could have done better. I think whenever people become comfortable, that's when they become stagnate. This is wrong! There's always room for growth, and we as teachers should strive to better ourselves. I plan to always reflect and try and improve myself, in my future classroom and in my life!
I shared a quote on Twitter this week and fully agree with it: "A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers" -Helen Keller. Keep that in mind as we finish strong!
Gabrielle
As the title of this post insinuates, my life is filled with mental and physical exhaustion at the moment (and by "at the moment," I mean for the past 2 weeks straight). It's been difficult to keep my head above the water, while still enjoying life outside of school. I thought that as the semester progressed, I'd become better at time management and be more focused on what needs to get accomplished. However, it's quite the opposite.
Due to a late clinical placement, and issues with communication with my school, I wasn't able to start observing and teaching until this week! Therefore, I'm quite stressed trying to fit in all of those requirements in time. I've visited my school every day this week, and taught once, yesterday. I feel pretty okay about it, but my nerves overtake me whenever I stand in front of children to teach. After finishing the lesson, I honestly don't remember driving home because I was so focused on what I said, what I could have done better, and how the children responded. This is a good thing, since NCPTS V says "Teachers should reflect on their practice." At the end of the day, it's totally okay to say that you messed up or that you could have done better. I think whenever people become comfortable, that's when they become stagnate. This is wrong! There's always room for growth, and we as teachers should strive to better ourselves. I plan to always reflect and try and improve myself, in my future classroom and in my life!
I shared a quote on Twitter this week and fully agree with it: "A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers" -Helen Keller. Keep that in mind as we finish strong!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle, I am so sorry your clinical got messed up, that sounds very stressful! I am glad that I got mine done before Spring break so I didn't have to balance that and the flipped lesson plan. You will get through it though, just one more month! Reflecting on your practice is also a great thing to get in the habit of doing! I'm sure your stress levels will go down the more you get used to teaching!
ReplyDeleteGabrielle, that is awful that your clinical placement was late! I can't imagine the stress you feel! However, it is a great that you taught your lesson this week! I am also very stressed out but we're almost to the finish line! Teacher reflection is very important to me, I will reflect on every lesson I teach so that way I can become the best teacher I can be!
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ReplyDeleteHi Gabrielle,
ReplyDeleteI love the quote you put in your blog on Helen Keller. Even when we get our teaching degree, we will always be learning more and more information. I love your attitude. You want to be reflective after you teach a lesson. Reflection in your mistakes will help you get better and better at teaching. You are met to be a teacher because of your care and concern. I will be praying for your strength.
Gabrielle,
ReplyDeleteI also had a late clinical assignment. To say the least I can empathize on how challenging it can be to fit all you need to do into a small window. Just remember that it says a lot about your character that you were able rise to the challenge presented to you. You should be proud of what you have accomplished in a small time frame.
Chris
Gabrielle, Great quote! I am sorry that things were late with your placement but I am relieved to know that things are on track now. It sounds like you have completely identified with the words and the intent of standard 5!
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