Oh what a week it has been! I started school on Monday, which was really exciting cause I am finally in the college of ed for real! So I started the Praxis partnership which is a program the university has. We have to take 19 credits this semester! I know its a lot! To explain what Praxis is, it is basically a program where NAU students are in an elementary school classroom several days a week. We even have are college classes on the elementary school campus! It's purpose is to get us ready for student teaching early and gives us TONS of practice!
Everything we do has a point and is teaching us something. I mean EVERYTHING said and done is an example of what we should and shouldn't do in our future classrooms. Its a little tedious but it is so worth it. The thing I am struggling with most right now is addressing groups or the class as boys and girls or students instead of "guys". My teachers are pretty hard core about not saying hey guys to everyone. It is something that is hard to change but I am starting to change the habit. Also my school week has been exhausting! First off I am not a morning person at all! So having to get up at 6 am is awful and then we get out by 3:30 and then have I have to homework and everything else. I have had a hard time getting to bed early but managed to one night. A couple of nights after waking up it felt like I never had fallen asleep! Which really stunk! But I did get to take a nap today and it was heavenly!
The most important and exciting day was Wednesday because that was when we got our grade level assignments. We have a partner with us in our class. and my partner and I got assigned to a class of third graders! I am so thrilled! We got there and the teacher didn't come that day so the principal started teaching than we had another teacher come in who worked part time in one of the kindergarten classrooms teach the rest of the time. So things were a little chaotic. It was awesome helping the students with their work and talking to them about different things. And the best part was that I got two hugs when I left and they were going to recess. I love it so much! I can't wait till Tuesday when I get to go back!
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2 comments:
Well Ashley,
It looks like from the time you posted your blog, that this wasn't the night you went to bed early. Don't worry, when you have babies keeping you up at night, you'll be prepared to be sleep deprived : )
Glad school is going so well.
Love, Amy
Ashley, that sounds great! I am so glad you seem to be enjoying your program! Teaching is wonderful and it really helps to prepare you for motherhood!:) I had written your blog address down and could not find it untill this morning. You are now on my blogger list and I am excited to follow your updates!
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