During my fieldwork, I have experienced a lot of different aspects of a teacher's job; lesson plans, recess duty, prep work, facilitating group work, etc. The most important thing that I have learned, is to relate to your students. I have seen teachers be genuinely excited for their students, they know their interests and dislikes, and they form bonds with each other. Each student is different, and it's not as easy as saying "you like to play football, so therefore all of you like it, and I don't need to know anything else about any other students." It's important to connect with your students, and for your students to connect with you. When you find that you have similarities with another person, you usually form a relationship instantly. When students feel like they know you and you know them, they will be excited to come to school and learn.
Keeping that relationship positive also helps your students succeed. When they know that you care for them, and are trying to help them, they will want to do better. Most students aim to please, and they want to hear that they have done well. For some students, the teacher is like a parent; a teacher is with the students for 6 hours a day, and some parents are only with their children for a couple hours a day. As a teacher, you are a role model for your students. Keeping your lessons fun and your relationships positive will engage your students, and they will strive for success.
I have loved being in the classroom, learning from the teachers, and interacting with the students. I have been able to get to know them, and we have been able to form a bond. I genuinely want them to succeed, and I truly hope they do their very best. I'm a little sad to be leaving them, but their teachers are absolutely excellent and I know that they truly care for each one of their students. I have learned so much from them, and I know the things that I have learned will only help me be a better teacher.
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