First things first, my camera and this computer do not like each other, so no photos sorry. :(
I have been fairly busy working (YAAAAAAY!!!) this year. Since the start of the school year I've worked about 20 days... oh wait, just checked my diary (now I'm grown up I have a diary) and I've worked exactly 20 days. Though two of those were half days.
So far, I have worked in four schools (one public, the rest private Christian schools) and I have taught each grade from kindergarten to grade 10 at least once.
I have taught high-school maths, SOSE, Indonesian (a language I do NOT speak), MDT (Metal, Design and Technology) and Music (I do not play an instrument). Considering I am Primary-trained it's a fun ride!
I've had several early morning call ins (6:30-7am) but I've been blessed that a lot of the relief work has been pre-organised to cover things like paternity leave, camps and Professional Development (PD) days.
I have definitely started to notice an improvement in myself as a teacher: my behaviour management has improved, which makes a HUGE amount of difference. I also have far more resources now than at the start of the year and many more teaching ideas up my sleeve, which has improved my ability to quickly plan and implement lessons and cohesive teaching for one or more days.
All in all, I'm happy with how this year is going. I also appreciate weekends and public holidays about a 100 times more than I used to!
Glad to hear your teaching is going well, and that you are gaining confidence as you go. It seems odd they would have you teach a language class where you didn't know the language yourself!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristie :)
DeleteYes it is a bit strange! But because it is highschool all the work is pre-set and all I really have to do is supervise and guide :)
I've read a couple of your posts and your blog is really lovely. I love reading it XD
ReplyDeleteAwwww thank you! It's comments like this that make me want to keep writing :D
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