Sunday, November 1, 2009
The teaching practice starts tomorrow. I am assigned to the Hak-Jang elementary school, which is so far from my home. I bought a new suit, my first suit, a few shirts, a tie, and new shoes. I've been fine until now, and I just started to get nervous. I'm thinking about how to get there on time, how to make a good impression to my supervisor, and especially how to deal with those small kids. To be honest, I'm not the kind of person who enjoys challenge very much. This is because I don't want to make someone, who counts on me, to be disappointed. I've been always afraid of that. Maybe, that's why I studied so hard when I was young. I know, this time, all I have to do is just be there and observe what the kids are doing. I hope there is something I can get.
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My advice is to just be patient and to learn from your mistakes. No one is a perfect teacher from the start, and you are bound to make mistakes. Try to remember them and change your method for the next time. But also don't forget to be patient with the students. I think a lot of first-time teachers expect too much of their students. It's good to challenge your students, but you can't push them too hard or it will backfire.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, good luck with the teaching practice. I hope it goes well!
R