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Some questions

In this semester I got to go to Preston Middle School and teach/observe students. I got some of my questions answered like what should I do if a student in class keeps goofing off, or how do I get my kids to pay attention and do their work while having fun? There are just a couple questions I still have unanswered.

How will I help students who are struggling? How do I teach a student in my class whose first language isn't English? How do I get my kids interested in what I'm talking about? How do I get my kids to engage in lectures and discussions? How will I conduct my class? Will it be traditional or untraditional? Will my teaching techniques work? How can I try new things with my students without failing?

Like I said. A few questions. Truth is, I'm filled with even more questions as time goes on, because I don't feel like I'm ready to enter a class on my own. I'm not ready to teach on my own! But that's ok, because I'm not even close to earning my degree yet, so I have plenty of time to learn.

Hopefully, these questions will guide me to self-reflect and learn new things. Maybe in my next education class, I can learn how to engage with kids without looking like I'm trying too hard. Hopefully, I will find new questions to answer as time goes on. I know I will never stop learning, and that's a great feeling because that means that all my questions will eventually be answered. As long as I am asking questions about my methods, I will learn more.

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  1. UnknownMay 3, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    I LOVE your last comment, "As long as I am asking questions about my methods, I will learn more." You're right on the money with that! Although you have a ton of questions regarding teaching right now, that's the best case scenario! If you're not asking questions, you're not going to be learning. Mudita, I have thoroughly enjoyed being in class with you, and I am so grateful that I got to see you progress as a student and as an educator. Your future students are incredibly lucky!

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  2. ReadingLikeAWriterMay 7, 2018 at 9:34 PM

    Mudita, I am not sure that you are ever 100% ready to be a teacher, but that is all part of being a great teacher. Teachers are not perfect human beings, and flaws are what makes humans grow. It is okay to have questions, and even unanswered questions! I loved hearing all of your insightful thoughts this semester! (-:

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