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Professional Field Experiences
In my Education Core Studies 100 class, I was able to have the chance to once again be part of an elementary school. However, this time, I was there to be a "teacher" rather than being a student.
Although the environment of being in an elementary school was familiar, my perspective within the moments is different from my experiences of being the student. These experiences made me perceive the schools in a whole new way--although not that far from my imagination. Being a teacher may not be as easy as the students think, but being a teacher is very heart-fulfilling more than the students think.
In my eight weeks of stay in my placement school, I was able to observe everything with this new lens--the teacher's lens. Every single detail is highly connected to the other and it is very interesting to see them this way. However, above all these new perspective, the most special fact that I have learned from my experiences is the epiphany and confirmation to myself that I have taken the right path of "becoming a teacher". The road may not be easy but it will definitely be FUN and worth it, knowing that this is really what I want to be.
Although the environment of being in an elementary school was familiar, my perspective within the moments is different from my experiences of being the student. These experiences made me perceive the schools in a whole new way--although not that far from my imagination. Being a teacher may not be as easy as the students think, but being a teacher is very heart-fulfilling more than the students think.
In my eight weeks of stay in my placement school, I was able to observe everything with this new lens--the teacher's lens. Every single detail is highly connected to the other and it is very interesting to see them this way. However, above all these new perspective, the most special fact that I have learned from my experiences is the epiphany and confirmation to myself that I have taken the right path of "becoming a teacher". The road may not be easy but it will definitely be FUN and worth it, knowing that this is really what I want to be.
Week Eight
"Above are photos from the letter that I received from my kindergarten class on my last day of field placement; they may not be capable of writing personal messages yet but through their effort of writing their names, I felt their gratefulness of having me in their class"
-Aimee
Today is the last day of our field
placement. I cannot believe how fast eight weeks have passed me by. It seems
like it was just yesterday when I have apprehensively entered
this elementary school, feeling highly vulnerable to the unknown expectations
towards the experience. I feel excited yet anxious about my capability of
handling a number of students at their very young age in kindergarten. I
believe that I have made the right decision of transferring into this faculty
but I am afraid to shatter my belief if I would not be able to caress this
class properly. I can clearly remember the eagerness and curiosity in the eyes of these kids when they first saw my partner and I in their class. After proper introduction, they were able to easily adapt to the fact of our existence and just like that, they made us feel like we have been part of their class since the beginning. By the end of the class, everyone was hoping to have us again in their class. I depart from the school with a big smile on my face, confirming to myself that I really have made the right decision of "becoming a teacher". All my fears and doubts have disappeared as these kids show their gratefulness for having us in their class.
Coming to this kindergarten class became my weekly zenith, as all my stress fades away with their little smiles, greetings, hugs, and little stories. Everything seems to feel deeply good as they enjoy their childhood. They sing, they dance, and surely they love to wiggle around and make lots of sounds. They shed some tears when they fall to the ground, but they felt secured that we can always be found. Happiness fills me up easily as they share their infinite energy and explore the world with lots of curiosity. It's hard not to fall in-love with these little learners because it won't even take time to be attached with them.
With my eight weeks of stay, I was able to observe a lot of things and see them differently than how I used to see them. Every single fact is highly connected to another one. From the position of the class in the building to the response that I have to make, everything is stitched together. However, common eyes would have a hard time to see these fine strands because it all can only be seen with the lens of a teacher. Each day that I spent with the class, the situation seems familiar yet two days can never be the same as each day is filled with new twists and knowledge.
Likewise, I learned a lot about the experience of being a teacher but I also learned a lot about myself. They made me realize to extend my interest of teaching younger learners (kindergarten) rather than restricting myself to teach in secondary grade levels. I have recognized the flexibility of my personality as it automatically blends with my passion of teaching these kids in numerous ways. They helped me find the pieces to build the foundations of my own philosophy of education. They made me accept the imperfections of the days yet not be frustrated about the flaws that we found, but rather turn these flaws into treasures of learning that will help us make decisions in the future.
Overall, this field experience had been one of the most important parts of my life because it puts intuition to my reality. I am very grateful for having this experience as part of my class and I believe that this is a good test to confirm an individual's pure desire and passion to teach. By having this in the program, the becoming teachers will have a lot of chance not only to enhance themselves to prepare for their future career but also see the world in a whole new perspective.
-Aimee
Coming to this kindergarten class became my weekly zenith, as all my stress fades away with their little smiles, greetings, hugs, and little stories. Everything seems to feel deeply good as they enjoy their childhood. They sing, they dance, and surely they love to wiggle around and make lots of sounds. They shed some tears when they fall to the ground, but they felt secured that we can always be found. Happiness fills me up easily as they share their infinite energy and explore the world with lots of curiosity. It's hard not to fall in-love with these little learners because it won't even take time to be attached with them.
With my eight weeks of stay, I was able to observe a lot of things and see them differently than how I used to see them. Every single fact is highly connected to another one. From the position of the class in the building to the response that I have to make, everything is stitched together. However, common eyes would have a hard time to see these fine strands because it all can only be seen with the lens of a teacher. Each day that I spent with the class, the situation seems familiar yet two days can never be the same as each day is filled with new twists and knowledge.
Likewise, I learned a lot about the experience of being a teacher but I also learned a lot about myself. They made me realize to extend my interest of teaching younger learners (kindergarten) rather than restricting myself to teach in secondary grade levels. I have recognized the flexibility of my personality as it automatically blends with my passion of teaching these kids in numerous ways. They helped me find the pieces to build the foundations of my own philosophy of education. They made me accept the imperfections of the days yet not be frustrated about the flaws that we found, but rather turn these flaws into treasures of learning that will help us make decisions in the future.
Overall, this field experience had been one of the most important parts of my life because it puts intuition to my reality. I am very grateful for having this experience as part of my class and I believe that this is a good test to confirm an individual's pure desire and passion to teach. By having this in the program, the becoming teachers will have a lot of chance not only to enhance themselves to prepare for their future career but also see the world in a whole new perspective.
-Aimee