Since I am working in Preston County, this week was only a three day week because of the traditional Buckwheat Festival. Thursday was a day of Professional Development for the district and Friday was my day to attend the festival.
This was my first Professional Development outside of my PDS. I was able to see teachers from the other schools. I was able to talk with them and get outside perspective and hear how things are running in their schools, similar and differently from my PDS. It was very interesting, for a preservice teacher, to hear the motivational speaker at the event and listen to the reactions of teachers who have been teaching for 10 years, 20 years, and 30+ years. All of these teachers, because of their years in the field, have seen different things and experienced different things throughout their careers. I believe this reflects their teaching styles and their opinions of the presentation as well. If I heard the same thing in 30 years, I wonder what I will think.
On Friday, my host teacher generously invited me to attend the Buckwheat Festival with her and her family. It was really nice to have someone to walk around the fairgrounds and teach me new things about our school and the area which the school is located. It was a great learning experience and helpful for me to find out even more information about my students. It was nice to experience something that is so loved by my students and something they truly look forward to. It gave me something else to relate to them with. I can interact in their conversations with one another and hold conversations one on one about things that they do everyday. I think being involved in your schools community is so important as a teacher. This weekend has definitely showed me that and it is a lesson I will take with me throughout my teaching career.
Lauren, Being involved in what the kids are doing is one of the most important things as a teacher. It shows that you truly care about them. Kids sense EVERYTHING!!! You will win their hearts in a split second! Natalie won't forget you were at the Buckwheat Festival...and her family won't either!!!! First impressions are everything!!!
Since I am working in Preston County, this week was only a three day week because of the traditional Buckwheat Festival. Thursday was a day of Professional Development for the district and Friday was my day to attend the festival.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first Professional Development outside of my PDS. I was able to see teachers from the other schools. I was able to talk with them and get outside perspective and hear how things are running in their schools, similar and differently from my PDS. It was very interesting, for a preservice teacher, to hear the motivational speaker at the event and listen to the reactions of teachers who have been teaching for 10 years, 20 years, and 30+ years. All of these teachers, because of their years in the field, have seen different things and experienced different things throughout their careers. I believe this reflects their teaching styles and their opinions of the presentation as well. If I heard the same thing in 30 years, I wonder what I will think.
On Friday, my host teacher generously invited me to attend the Buckwheat Festival with her and her family. It was really nice to have someone to walk around the fairgrounds and teach me new things about our school and the area which the school is located. It was a great learning experience and helpful for me to find out even more information about my students. It was nice to experience something that is so loved by my students and something they truly look forward to. It gave me something else to relate to them with. I can interact in their conversations with one another and hold conversations one on one about things that they do everyday. I think being involved in your schools community is so important as a teacher. This weekend has definitely showed me that and it is a lesson I will take with me throughout my teaching career.
Lauren,
ReplyDeleteBeing involved in what the kids are doing is one of the most important things as a teacher. It shows that you truly care about them. Kids sense EVERYTHING!!! You will win their hearts in a split second! Natalie won't forget you were at the Buckwheat Festival...and her family won't either!!!!
First impressions are everything!!!