Well, I wasn't very nervous for the first day if actual students, since the staff seemed to like me. The day went well, I didn't mess up when introducing myself to each class and a few seemed impressed about the rugby playing. My cooperating teacher was really helpful, and if I ever have a student teacher, I definitely need to remember a few things that he's done. Though it is interesting how many of the students the teacher already knew. The one thing the first day taught me was I can't sound bored when explaining classes for the sixth time, since the students are very close to being very bored and first impressions are important. Overall, the first day went well...
The second day started well, as I finally got all the names of my first period class down and learned a bit more about them. Second period started off well, as the students had lab safety, and then started working. The end of the period, student 12, started not feeling well. The student was going to be escorted downstairs as they started to shake. It went worse as the student ended up having seizures. Thus I ended up having to call 911 as the next period was diverted to the library. The good news is the fact that the student seems to be alright as of this posting as another student, student number 4, received a text stating number 12 was being discharged. The rest of the day went well, and since the Principal came in to give an update to my cooperating teacher period 4, I got to do roll and give the lab safety talk to the students. My cooperating teacher said it went well, which is good to have validation. One thing I never really thought about teaching chemistry was the whole figure out the costs for chemicals. That and cleaning the storage area up will be interesting as it has become mine to take care off.
Well, I think that starting to teach won't be too bad, hopefully no one else has as unexpected a surprise as I did during their experience. I'm actually starting to look forward to it, as my nerves start to die down. Hopefully they don't decide to pull a nefarious last stand the day before I start on anything.
Last request, can readers let me know how the lay-out looks, is it readable? And good luck to the rest of you teachers to be.
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Wow. Two days in, and a student keels over on you. Harsh! Glad it worked out OK. It's good to get the scary, high-tension stuff out of the way early. If that's the worst that happens during your tour, count yourself lucky.
ReplyDeleteNote to self: sign up for first-aid/CPR training.
How did you get everybody's names down so quickly? I know I'm going to need help with that. I've got 35 students in my primary class alone.
About the layout: I can read it, but my eyes need a few seconds to adjust. You also run the risk of alienating the red-blue colorblind audience.
Well, the class size that my teacher have are 5, which is my probable primary class, 15, 22, 7, 12, 16, so I have a bit less students than you. Though I do find it helpful repeating the student's name back to them.
ReplyDeleteGood luck at La Grande, also found out that Union has school on Friday when they have vacation during the week, so we'll be having the same about of teaching days next week.