QUEST 2
Quest 2 has been an exceptional experience. In my opinion, it is where I have learned the most. The two days that I am in my assigned classroom have taught me the most. Having to take on the teacher’s schedule and sometimes taking over the whole class is an eye opener. This semester has assured me that I do want to become a teacher, and the answer is yes. I have experienced being a teacher means to be committed, alert and always “on the go”. I had always heard this from others but now I see it and I am living it.
Experiencing Quest 2 has brought many challenges to my life, some more simple than others. The more simple ones have to do with my method courses. Sometimes it seems like I have to do so much at once, so many assignments to turn in at the same time. That brings an overwhelming feeling that makes it tough to get started. I have learned to take things one step at a time instead of thinking about everything at once, that way everything is less of a challenge. The most serious or difficult challenges have been in my assigned classroom with my cooperating teacher. I say challenging because they are all new experiences. The most frightening experience was during my last day of the rotation. A child had a seizure right in the middle a class activity. I have dealt with assignments, projects and writing papers plenty of times. However, I had never had to deal with a situation like that. That is most challenging, dealing with scary situations in which someone’s life is in danger. My cooperating teacher and I were very nervous but dealt with everything correctly. That was the most difficult challenge, it was very emotional.
My goals for the rest of the semester include staying on track, which I have done so far. A challenge I had at the beginning of the semester was being on time but I have thankfully gotten better at that. My goal is to continue with that in order get my day out to a good start, making the rest of my day more successful.
Quest 2 has been an exceptional experience. In my opinion, it is where I have learned the most. The two days that I am in my assigned classroom have taught me the most. Having to take on the teacher’s schedule and sometimes taking over the whole class is an eye opener. This semester has assured me that I do want to become a teacher, and the answer is yes. I have experienced being a teacher means to be committed, alert and always “on the go”. I had always heard this from others but now I see it and I am living it.
Experiencing Quest 2 has brought many challenges to my life, some more simple than others. The more simple ones have to do with my method courses. Sometimes it seems like I have to do so much at once, so many assignments to turn in at the same time. That brings an overwhelming feeling that makes it tough to get started. I have learned to take things one step at a time instead of thinking about everything at once, that way everything is less of a challenge. The most serious or difficult challenges have been in my assigned classroom with my cooperating teacher. I say challenging because they are all new experiences. The most frightening experience was during my last day of the rotation. A child had a seizure right in the middle a class activity. I have dealt with assignments, projects and writing papers plenty of times. However, I had never had to deal with a situation like that. That is most challenging, dealing with scary situations in which someone’s life is in danger. My cooperating teacher and I were very nervous but dealt with everything correctly. That was the most difficult challenge, it was very emotional.
My goals for the rest of the semester include staying on track, which I have done so far. A challenge I had at the beginning of the semester was being on time but I have thankfully gotten better at that. My goal is to continue with that in order get my day out to a good start, making the rest of my day more successful.
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