This was an excellent essay on first year teaching. It gives me insight on what my first year will be like. I know that school can only prepare me for so much. But most of my learning will come from hand on experience, in my own classroom alone with my students. I am sure I will have the same experiences as Mr.McClung.
Be Flexible and always ready for change. I know that nothing is perfect. And things will not always go my away. I will want to follow my lessons plan daily but I know that sometimes things don't always go as we plan. Therefore, flexibility will be a part of my classroom.
Communication is key to everything we do in life. Communication with students and coworkers will be very important. There should always be an open line of communication in workplace. Being in the classroom communication will be displayed daily with students. They should always feel comfortable with you as a teachers. To resolve issues any of sort, communication is the key.
As teachers we should always be reasonable. We should always want the best from our students but sometimes we tend to forget that they are kids. We must remember when we were in school and how did we handle certain situations. No one is perfect. Not even me.
Technology is key in today's world. Always stay one step ahead of kids. It's constantly changing everyday. Never be afraid to learn something new. Because kids will always now what the next hot tech gadget. The are born with technology on the born. We just need to stay ahead of them at all times. No matter how challenging it may be.
Listen is very important skill. We expect kids to listen to everything we say. But we should also listen them. They have a voice also. Sometimes kids teach adults something. Always be willing to listen.
Never stop learning. We as future educators are responsible for teaching kids. We want them to learn daily. But what about us. Learning does not stop after school. If you ask me it begins when we exit those doors.
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