This has, without a doubt, been the most challenging quarter in the program so far. It has also been the most rewarding. Interesting how that works out. The course load was something that seemed out of my ability, but somehow I pulled through (barely) and am ready to recharge for the next quarter. One of the peaks of this quarter includes student teaching. This was the only part I really enjoyed. I was sad to leave my main placement for the dyad experience, but in the end the dyad experience was amazing. I was paired with a great partner and we worked well together. The 6th grade students I worked with will always have a special place in my heart. I appreciated my cooperating teacher allowing us so much freedom of expression in her class. I had the opportunity to teach several lessons on my own; some were even on the fly! I realized that middle school is where I want and need to be. If I was a puzzle piece, it would be the piece that fits right beside me. On the other hand, being back in my main placement is exciting. I love the 2nd graders for all of their energy, curiosity, blatancy and eagerness. They help me to see all the positive things in this world.
I am emotionally and mentally fatigued. It feels good to be with a group of other individuals who have been working just as hard, if not harder, and be able to share similar feelings. No one but us knows what this exact experience has been like and it is always refreshing to see my cohort and commiserate about the quarter together. Shortly we will be fully immersed in winter quarter, but until then I will be enjoying friends, family and the holiday season!
X12
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