Field Experiences

Three weeks ago I was a little nervous to step foot in Mount Mahogany Elementary. Now, I miss all those cute little fourth graders. The students quickly found a place in my heart. It was amazing how quickly I got to know each childs nature and temperament. George (not real name) from the beginning was very warm and friendly towards my partner and I. I could tell he had a soft heart. In fact he had such a tender heart his feelings got hurt easily many times. The teacher and George had an understanding that when George got upset he would be able to leave the room with no questions asked so George could pull himself together. There were students who were very sad to see us go and there were students who didn't seem to care either way.

Now I will be able to take what I have learned from my experience at Mount Mahogany along with the things I have learned from all my classes at UVU. These next few weeks of school I will be able to pull from real life experience and a sort of simulation from what I learned from UVU. It will all come together to help me be the best teacher I can be for my future students. I can see why UVU has the best education dept around with some book work but mostly assignments that I can take with me as I move on to the next phase of learning.

In my future I will take the things I learned that there isn't always the technology available to the teacher from the classroom but not to panic because the school often has other technology the teacher can check out and use in their classroom. I will know there are many different personalities and as a teacher I have to teach in a way to reach all learners. I will be workable and excited to share my new ideas but not so excited that the veterans on my team look at me as a know it all. I know being a teacher won't be easy but great things usually aren't achieved easily. I look forward to continue my quest for being a teacher.