In the words of SkippyJon Jones, "Holy Guacamole!"
My student teacher Gabe, who has been with me for the entire first semester, is nearing the end of his time at MMU. He has done such an amazing job that I have viewed him more as a co-teacher than a student teacher...
Whatever in the WORLD am I going to do second semester?
First, I'll miss having someone to bounce ideas off of. I have actually learned so much from HIM this semester. Just having him around with his fresh-out-of-college perspective has given me a much-needed boost and forced me to criticize my own practices. You get kinda stale after 10 years of teaching the same thing.
Second, Gabe really has been an extension of me this past semester. This particular group of 10th graders needs a lot of individual motivation and one-on-one contact, made possible by the fact that there were two of us in the room.
Finally, it's just going to be plain LONELY in my classroom without the omnipresent adult to talk to. I wondered if it might feel strange to share my space with someone else full-time, but in fact I now think it's going to be weirder when Gabe's NOT there.
I feel thankful for the honor of mentoring someone who really will bring wonderful things to the profession. His future students, whoever they might be, have no idea how lucky they are!
Ay, caramba!
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4 comments:
Glad you had such a good experience working with your student teacher.
All the years I taught 6th grade in New Boston, I team taught. Even though a lot of time was spent planning together, I loved always having others to share ideas with, to get advice from, and to laugh with!
You will get used to working alone again, I'm sure, but you were fortunate to have had such a rewarding experience!
I hope you share this blog entry with him - I am sure he'd love to see it!
Def. let Gabe read this!
Sandy, I am sure Gabe was lucky to have you, too! He will be a better teacher because of his experience with a great teacher!!
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