Overall, I am really impressed on how inviting the classroom environment is. I have felt fairly comfortable in front of the class the whole time, I have learned all 150 kids names (that was my goal for the week), and I have now been given the responsibility of all the 7th grade math classes because my teacher trusts me. I am very flattered and very nervous for tomorrow especially since it will be my first full out lesson. I'm slightly worried about how to move from the college student to a student teacher where I have to focus more in on classroom management. I think it is only easy now because I'm the new girl, but I think that will soon fade and they will bring out their true colors. All in all, my teacher has a good classroom management in place which is extremely helpful and I'm noticing that discipline is more controlled than the high school. I've realized that that is obviously because the high schoolers were taught how to act in middle school.
Looking back, I'm really thankful for how this week has gone and that so far I have the patience, creativity, and ability to stand in the middle school classroom. The students are a show everyday and I love seeing the environment, attitude, and flow change from class period to class period. I can't believe I start to take control of half the day tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Here goes nothing...here goes everything.
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