My field placement for TE401 has been quite the struggle. I was given my teacher's name and email along with the school I'd be at, but that information was not enough for me to know what direction I was headed in. The school's website did not work so I had no idea what grade I was teaching or anything about the elementary school I would be working in. Perhaps I can help out the school and fix their link now that I know how to embed hyperlinks into text :). I contacted my teacher through email right away but did not hear back from him for two weeks. I also called the school office to leave him my number, but did not receive a response from that either. As my assignments were being handed to me and I needed to begin my placement I ventured to his classroom after school was let out Friday afternoon.
He was surprised to see me there, but figured I received his email response back. I think he may have had the wrong address, but we are going to try again soon and make sure we are able to maintain outside contact. I was introduced to his 4th grade room. We figured out a time when I would interact with his Science and Social Studies lessons along with what lesson units I could start to plan for.
I am very excited to work with his class and I hope that I can start to comfortably place myself in front of students. Although I do not feel as prepared as I would like to, I think I will gain a great amount of knowledge and preparation towards becoming a teacher. I am also hoping to be able to use some of the technology skills I will develop in CEP with students this semester.
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