I was very nervous to start my first day at East Dale Elementary. I started the day very early and spent too much time picking out the right outfit, preparing my supplies, organizing my paperwork, and relaxing my nerves as much as possible. The teachers and students at East Dale were very welcoming as soon as I walked through the doors. I was directed towards the sign in sheet, explained what I would be doing, and guided to my classroom. The students would look at me and smile occasionally, but did a better job at paying attention to the teacher than I had expected.
My teacher, Mrs. Burns, was very friendly and just kind of let me get a feel for her classroom. She switched activities frequently to keep the students' attention, but kept the subjects connected and sequential. She managed to point out students that were not focusing, talking out of turn, or playing with their shoelaces while teaching the lesson and not break concentration. I was amazed at how well behaved and quiet the students were, considering that the classrooms have no walls to separate them.
The technology in the classrooms surprised me. There are computers, smartboards, projectors, and many other cool teaching gadgets available in every classroom. The teacher I was with managed to use many different tools in the short time I observed her classroom. Mrs. Burns used the projector, the board, books, worksheets, and discussion to help motivate the students and keep their attention.
After observing her teaching strategies and how the students react, I assisted Mrs. Burns in her lessons. The students were very open to me and wanted my help. They listened to my advice and did not seem afraid to ask me questions if Mrs. Burns was busy with something else. It made me feel welcomed and comfortable as an assistant to these students.
My favorite part of the day was being proposed to by two separate boys in my classroom. Another student encouraged the boys by observing that I did not have a ring on. One of the boys that proposed told me that he knew me. He stated that he saw me at Wal-mart. I asked him how he remembered and he told me that he remembered my hair.
experience at East Dale was a great start. I am excited to learn more about the students I am assigned to. I feel that my teacher is an amazing example to learn from. I feel that the setting I am placed in will help me be able to adapt to any situation or environment. I also feel that this school has the resources needed to be great and really educate these students greatly.
At the end of my time there today, before the students left for lunch, my teacher introduced me. The students were very excited. Mrs. Burns explained to the students that I would be present every Wednesday and that I would be doing activities with them. The students asked if I would be eating lunch with them and if I could come other days too. It made me feel so great that they wanted more time with me. I cannot wait to go back next week and get excited with the students again. I feel very lucky to have been placed where I am.
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