I finished my field placement on Friday. After a few weeks in the field, I’m surprised by how eager I am to begin planning and conducting my own lessons. Overall, it was a great experience. After finding out that my spring placement would be at the same school, I was approached by three other teachers from the English department. They offered me the opportunity to teach lessons in their classrooms. The creative writing teacher asked me to create a songwriting unit for her students; I can’t wait to work on it.
Finally, after years of preparation, things are beginning to take shape; looking back, I am grateful to Millersville for their education classes. This semester has been hectic, but it has forced me to look at lesson planning and student needs in new ways; I’ve been forced to stretch into uncomfortable territory. I’m feeling better about that every day. For example, some of the technology material has been challenging; however, I now have lots of different ways to try to reach the students. I will remember the “Contact Zone” materials for crafting relevant lessons.
I hope everyone found their field experiences rewarding. A month ago, I was nervous and apprehensive about student teaching. Now, I am nervous and anxious to get started. Hopefully, many of us found encouragement and support from our cooperating teachers. I am grateful for the experience.
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