The student teacher's first day went well. She came a little early today and did an introducing activity... she made a list of 10 interesting things about herself to share with the class, then had them do the same so she can get to know the students a little better. She also ate lunch with us and played volleyball with the girls at recess. And of course observed our science classes today.
It's a bit disconcerting having a student teacher watching. When other adults observe, I'm a tad self-conscious, but not too bad because most likely these people won't be too critical of the way I teach a lesson. But student teachers on the other hand, they've been in classes with professors who tell them what not to do and what not to say... and I'm pretty sure I do/say some of those things. I remember when I did clinicals, I subconsciously critiqued the supervising teacher, thinking, "Oh, that must be her catchphrase, it's the fifth time she's said that phrase today." (Something I know I do!) Or, "Oh, she responded to a student who didn't raise his hand." Little things like that. Anyway, it's not a terribly big deal, I guess I just want to make a good impression. And she's probably thinking the same thing. So I shouldn't worry about it any more.
The 5th grader who's been gone for a week finally came back today. She gave me a magnet she got from the Painted Desert... a place I've always wanted to go! How thoughtful. :) Now we just need to get her caught up on all her tests she missed...
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