As this semester quickly approaches an end, reality starts to settle. I am one exam week away from holding the title of "Meredith College Senior." Senior year contains many memorable events in any college student's life, and for future educators, this long-awaited year contains the highly anticipated student teaching semester. Since freshman year, my education friends and I have discussed how excited we would be when we were about to student teach, and we would often count down the semesters until the time arrived... now, it is actually here. Student teaching is the Mount Everest of the track to receiving a license, so, am I really ready to conquer Everest?
My professors have well-equipped me with the knowledge I will need to be pedagogically sound, while putting theories to practice. The field of education has endless possibilities, and I am eager to use the many strategies I have been learning about for two years. Although I have completed the reading and studying
needed to successfully complete these courses, I will not fully understand these concepts until I'm in front of the class.
It is hard to grasp the idea that I will be student teaching next semester; the most important semester of my college career is only four months away. I do not mean to sound dramatic, but it is a little anxiety-inducing, but still extremely exciting, that I will soon be in front of the class. I do know that the fall will be one of the best learning experiences I will ever encounter; I am excited to see what next year brings and discovering more ways to teach effectively.
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Blair, you are up for the challenge! You know your stuff; Meredith has prepared you well. Don't get stuck in the middle (pun intended :) ) of all of the little stuff...focus on what is really important!
ReplyDeleteBe confident in your knowledge and abilities and the rest will fall into place! Laugh a lot, reflect even more, and sleep when you can :P
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