As the first rotation ends, I find myself a little sad. I learned so much this rotation and had a great SBT and class! The professional attribute I had the most trouble with was the health and wellness. I was overcome the colds from the students and I have to admit it was overwhelming at times.
I think I did much better reflecting on my lessons, and I was able to adapt so the students could enjoy them and learn more. I also found that being creative was not a natural feeling for me. I found that I had to really work and finding new and creative ideas for lessons, and then trimming them down into a workable time frame. I know I will get better with practice and time.
This rotation I have learned how to conduct benchmarks for the school. Testing is always serious business, and I was able to see how it affected the students and the teachers. I was thankful for the opportunity to assist the teachers with this task.
My learning goals for the rest of the semester will be centered around my new SBT and the new grade level I will be teaching. It is an upper elementary grade level and I feel a little out of sorts. I am not sure how these students will conduct their daily routines and I don't want to create a lesson that is too easy for them.
To conclude this reflection, I must say that being in the schools for this length of time has been more of an eye opener into the teaching profession, than any other experience I have had to date. I have enjoyed all of my time teaching and working in the schools and cannot wait for what lies ahead.
