So I am not really sure what to post about. Things with my PDS are going well.. while I am still unsure of the gas, I am trying not to stress about it anymore. I'm sure something will work out eventually.
I enjoy spending time in front of the classroom with the students.. while my Education classes are frustrating, the time in front of the students at North Marion are keeping me inspired to keep at this. It's not that the assignments are difficult or anything like that, the stress just comes from the inconsistencies with requirements for different teachers and the sometimes very ambiguous requirements for assignments. Is this a concern for you as well? Everyone that I have talked to so far, in our year throughout the program, shares this concern... some much more forcefully. For me, this is a very big lesson in trying not to stress over what I do not know. It just stinks because it seems like no matter how hard I try, I miss some point of the assignment or was completely unaware of another. I just wish everything could be a little more clear.
To anyone in the Tutor year reading, good luck with everything! Please ask if you have questions, I know I've asked more than my fair share and I'm still coming up with more stumbling blocks. I think part of it just takes knowing that we aren't alone in this, you know?
Claire,
ReplyDeleteThe best thing to do is ask. Always seek clarification(s) on assignments or projects. Ask during seminars, (if it is seminar related) or stop by the office and simply ask. The assignments are many and they are not meant to frustrate you, rather, they are aimed at enriching your pre-service teacher learning experiences. Also, at the start of each semester, you can plan out in advance on how and when you will certain assignments. For instance, if there is something that you have to try in your PDS, at the start of the semester, you can hold a meeting with your host teacher and work out the best time you will do that activity.