Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Well, my first ever 4-week teaching prac (in a primary school, teaching grade 2s) finished today and I can safely say I'm so pleased I decided to do teaching! The kids were just beautiful and I was so moved today when 2 kids, completely off their own bat, got together to make me a card and gave me a candle. All day each student kept telling me not to leave and they'd miss them - and as much as all our lecturers told us we'd hate prac, I was really sad when I had to say goodbye to them! So to all the teachers on the boards - your job might be really hard (I didn't realise QUITE how hard until prac time) but I can't think of anything more rewarding!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I loved my primary prac. Occassionally I wish I had pursued a teaching career, but I know I am destined for other things. I'm glad you had a good day cat fish. My instincts tell me you will make a good pedagog
Originally Posted By debtee Congrats Kez! I'm sure from talking to you that you are going to make a wonderful teacher! How sweet they gave you a present you must have made an impact on them that they will remember you!
Originally Posted By avromark Glad you enjoyed it, there are two types of teachers in the world, those that receive red apples and those that receive green.
Originally Posted By tink2680 >>there are two types of teachers in the world, those that receive red apples and those that receive green.<< I'm not quite sure I get what that is supposed to mean...lol...but I kinda like it. Congrats on finishing sister, now comes the fun part, making a curriculum for a whole year and teaching all by your lonesome!! And they told you the practicum was hard...lol. Good Luck!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks everyone for the nice words! I hope they'll remember me, I'll certainly remember them for a long time ... lol Tink - the good news is I still have one prac to go, so I'm not QUITE at that stage yet!
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Well, best of luck. If there's anything I can help you with, I'd be more than happy. I've taught the whole range in elementary school from Kindergarten right up to 7th grade, and this year I'm teaching in the LAC (Learning Assistance Centre). Practicums are very stressful, especially emotionally! Glad you made it through, and welcome to the profession!
Originally Posted By JazzCat Congradulations on a wonderful accomplishment! It sounds as if you'll be a wonderful teacher!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling << 2 kids, completely off their own bat, got together to make me a card and gave me a candle>> That is so sweet! I can only imagine how special that made you feel. Congrats on a job well done.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks Tiggerdis, Jazzy and Chickie D I might just hold you to that someday Tiggerdis!! >>That is so sweet! I can only imagine how special that made you feel<< It really did! One of the boys who gave it to me was a really quiet one, and I had no idea I'd made that much of an impression on him, so it was a lovely surprise.
Originally Posted By LVBelle Congrats! I loved my practicums, especially my last one! Let me know if you need any help with anything in your last practicum or when you get your own class!
