The 2 Week T.O. Reflection (somewhat)

So the two day take over ended. Boy, was it a good one. I can take so many good things away from it. The first is that instead of wondering if I chose the right path, I now KNOW, and that feels so good. These past two weeks may have been strenuous at times, but coming home from school happy and proud of my students has made it worth every minute. I cannot put into words how much I learned from this experience. I know I will be a great teacher, and the elements I may be lacking in (mostly management) will catch up to the qualities that soar in due time.

Another thing I want to remember about this take over is what I used to teach my students. Technology was a big deal to them. The PowerPoint presentations, the music, all got the students invested in the topic. These days it is hard to keep their attention, but the PowerPoint slides WORK.

I wish I could fully explain to my students just how grateful I am. They were nice, respectful, and great to be around. For a class of seniors, I could not have had any better. Once I got over my reservations about my own knowledge, I was able to settle in, be myself, and teach like a person, not a robot. These students finished Frankenstein in 2 school weeks!!! That is stellar by anyone's standards! The scores on the test were mostly FANTASTIC! A few subpar scores, but I know I can't reach everyone no matter how hard I try.

One student I will forever remember.... I will not write their name, but he/she is so intelligent and definitely ready for college. It pained me to hear that he/she had a "D" in the class. I made a copy of their test and cannot believe this. The writing was clear and beautiful, I have to show it off to everyone. I really hope he/she passes the class. They really need to further their education. I know they have the skill for it.

Paradox..?

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."

"Craziness is doing the same thing multiple times and expecting a different result."

I gave these two conflicting clichés to my Seniors on Friday in relation to Shelley's Frankenstein.

What do you have to say about it?