What are some strategies or products that you have implemented from our summer NTI that made your semester begin more smoothly and more manageable than last year? If this is your first year, what is working well? Remember to post and then to comment on another classmate's post.
Hello everyone, well as you all know I was the only one in class that was not going to be a full time teacher. I learned a lot from the NTI class this past summer and I am very grateful Mrs. Burns allowed Gravitt and I to work together. Teaching can be a rewarding , but challenging career. I have not been able to use too much of the skills I learned this summer due to doing my School Resource Officer duties. I have however, filled in for Gravitt in a couple of classes as a substitute. Substituting is all I want to do at this time because I still enjoy being a Police Officer. Maybe one day in the future being a fulltime teacher will be an option. I did find that while I was substituting for Gravitt, that I incorporated things I learned from the NTI class. I kept the students busy and active during the class. I addressed behavior issues and made sure the class followed the subject manner on the lesson plan. Having never taught before is was very interesting keeping young adults alert and eager to learn.
Thank you for your post. It is great that you are there as a back up for Mr. Gravvitt and that you also know something about teaching and can keep the class going and keep it productive when he is away. This seems to be a great situation for all of you! Dr. J.
ReplyDeleteI think it is awesome that you have been able to get into the classroom some this semester. Utilizing and practice what we learned this summer is going to be essential in remembering the proper way to conduct day to day operations. I agree that it is hard going from field work to teaching. There have been many days when I have wondered if I have indeed made the right decision myself. But what it all boils down to is learning. To learn as much as we can in this life we are given is about the most we can hope to accomplish. Can't wait to hear you in class and happy policing. :)
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