My field experience has been wonderful! I've enjoyed every moment in the classroom learning more about 3rd grade. Today we had a substitute in charge of class, she is such a sweet lady! She was really good about connecting with the students, being positive and upbeat, and treating every student with kindness. Today I had a different opportunity to help in the classroom. As the substitute teacher was reading aloud to the class her allergies kicked in and put her into a bad coughing fit. Because of this she had a difficult time talking and continued to cough until her allergy medicine kicked in, but until that time I was able to instruct the class on what they needed to do with their homework and planners, and was able to read to the later gaters. As I read to the later gaters, we were suppose to stop after every page and point out key meanings in the book. I was able to discuss with the class about different key points in the book with the students. The sub's voice finally came back and we were able to work together to teach. It was a great experience to help where I was needed and see how I do in the teacher's role for about 15-20 mins.
Right before I started reading, one of the students in the class told me that he thought I was going to be a great teacher someday. That made me feel so happy!
Afterwards I read with a few students individually in the hall. I am so excited whenever I get to interact with the students and I can tell that they enjoy it as well.
From my field work experience I have learned that children and so curious about their world and want to understand how things work. They have big imaginations and sweet spirits. I've learned that being a teacher includes many different roles and that it's certainly not an easy profession, although I understand more about the great rewards that come with teaching students. Through this experience I have even grown to care for many of the students in the class that I see every week, and don't really want to stop volunteering!
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