Student Teaching

I began student teaching on Monday. It was fascinating. I have an amazing "Master Teacher" who wanted me to dive right in and get the party started.

So yesterday, I got to give out a quiz (and grade them!), while also reviewing the beginning of Frankenstein. It turned out that there wasn't much time for an activity that I had planned, but I ended up doing it today - a gender activity! Woohoo for using Masters #1!!! The period I expected to stay dead was quite active, the one who I expected to get into it kinda died. So that was definitely fascinating.

Overall, I think it's interesting and I think it's something that I can keep doing. No more major reinventions for me!!!

Today there have been some problems in the department, so it has been interesting to watch the interactions when there are disagreements. I'm seeing early on and firsthand the politics being played and I'm happy about that. I think it's important to know what you're getting yourself into and I'm seeing that. Nothing I can't someday handle myself if there's need, but one thing I can say is: stay out of other peoples' crap. Goes without saying I know, but still... people forget.

I'm currently sitting in my first class and bored SPITLESS. I have grading to do tonight, the last grades of the quarter! Whoooeeeee!

Work on top of everything else is certainly going to make things interesting. It definitely takes away time and that's going to be problematic. I'm already feeling the nut crunch and we've barely even started. So ho boy. Oh well, I'll work it out.

I'll definitely be keeping you updated on how things are going and all that jazz. So far, so good. I'm sure in a week I'll be complaining, but that's life in the big city!