Spring 2019 half way mark... AHA!
I was asked to discuss the most compelling idea that I have learned of the past eight weeks and what was my "Aha" moment that I have had through this semester.
This really has me thinking tonight...
When starting my education at Columbia College I was almost 100% sure that I wanted to be an Elementary Teacher. I always had this doubt though, what if I am just not good at it, what if I am not smart enough, what if my students don't show growth? I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way either. We put our life and our future on the line when choosing what we want to do for the rest of our life. It is pretty common now for people to go all the way through school and then not like what they end up doing in the long run. Is this a fear anyone else has?
This brings me to my next point and how I am so grateful that Columbia College allows me to observe in the classroom setting. I have had awesome experiences and amazing teachers that I have been able to observe that has taught me so much already.
When observing in these classrooms I feel that I fit right in, I feel comfortable, and I feel confident. This is usually hard for me to do especially going into a new place. I then was recognized by my cooperating teachers and was told that I really do fit right in, I have that teacher instinct, and I would make a great teacher. This was my "aha" moment that I had. It feels so good to have other's notice your strengths. It feels even better when at those moments you know that you made a good decision when deciding your future, even if some days will be very challenging in the career that you have selected. Miss. Gooding coming from a bunch of first graders excites me for my future in education!
This really has me thinking tonight...
When starting my education at Columbia College I was almost 100% sure that I wanted to be an Elementary Teacher. I always had this doubt though, what if I am just not good at it, what if I am not smart enough, what if my students don't show growth? I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way either. We put our life and our future on the line when choosing what we want to do for the rest of our life. It is pretty common now for people to go all the way through school and then not like what they end up doing in the long run. Is this a fear anyone else has?
This brings me to my next point and how I am so grateful that Columbia College allows me to observe in the classroom setting. I have had awesome experiences and amazing teachers that I have been able to observe that has taught me so much already.
When observing in these classrooms I feel that I fit right in, I feel comfortable, and I feel confident. This is usually hard for me to do especially going into a new place. I then was recognized by my cooperating teachers and was told that I really do fit right in, I have that teacher instinct, and I would make a great teacher. This was my "aha" moment that I had. It feels so good to have other's notice your strengths. It feels even better when at those moments you know that you made a good decision when deciding your future, even if some days will be very challenging in the career that you have selected. Miss. Gooding coming from a bunch of first graders excites me for my future in education!
Rylee,
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way like 90% of the time! It almost feels like I lose my drive until I am back in the classroom. Once I am back co-teaching with my teacher I feel "alive" again or refreshed as a future teacher. I get so discouraged at times and I feel like I am being thrown so much information at one time and I get over stressed, until I enter the classroom and I feel at rest. It is so odd, but I feel like it is very common from teachers. I think even first year teachers even feel this way but remember that you can do this! I have seen your posts and ideas and you will do great things!