Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What a change!!
Wow! What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time I was working full time as a Park Ranger and going to school. I thought I was tired then. Ha! Going to school full time and student teaching is WAY more tiring! I can't imagine what next year is going to be like when I am teaching full time on my own. One or two lessons a week is nothing compared to managing, grading and teaching everyday. I have a healthy new respect for what my mentor teacher does everyday. It's nap time!
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What an interesting backstory! How will your expertise and experience as a park ranger help you in the classroom? Do any of the qualities cross over from one occupation to the other?
ReplyDeleteI almost find the science expertise overwhelming. I want to teach the students every little thing and I am coming to realize that I can't. Cognitively most are not ready for the information I want to pour over them. I do know that having worked in the "service" sector for the last 15 years has helped me see all sides to the story before I make decisions. This quality definitely will help in the classroom. I also 100% believe that people need to get outside as much as possible and I plan to implement many lessons outside. I can't wait spread my passion for the environment to my future students.
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