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Re: First Teaching Job--I'm scared!!!
Posted by Roxanne on 8/11/08
On 8/10/08, Maria wrote:
> I just got my first teaching job. I should be thrilled,
> instead I'm miserable. I wanted to teach a lower grade,
> since I'm new and do not have that much classroom
> experience. I was offered to teach the fifth grade. The
> catch is that I would have to conduct the class in
Spanish -
> -which is not a problem---but that I have to teach them
> everything....
> What exactly is everything???? does that mean that I'm
with
> them the whole day with the exception of Gym class and
> lunch???...M I supposed to teach them Art?? Music???
In all my experiences as sub and long term sub, I have never
taught all subjects including specials as was done many
years ago. I'm sure by "all" is meant Reading, Writing,
Math, Science, Social Studies, perhaps Vocab, Spelling,
Handwriting, Six Pillars of Character, whatever your
district curriculum is. See if the district has posted the
curriculum online. Take a deep breath, look here for a list
of procedures appropriate for your grade level, think of
class jobs, positive fun ways to manage your class - there
are many to choose from (if a procedure doesn't work, switch
to something else), try to find out which units the district
expects you to teach first (for example, Animal homes and
needs unit to be tested by Dec 3) or The Day Sky - Winter,
Plants & Soils - Spring. If colleagues aren't teaming up to
help you as a new teacher, do your best to teach to the
state standards or district standards that should be aligned
w/ state standards. Try to find grade colleagues to see
what they are doing! Most of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your
first position! Best of luck!!
Posts on this thread, including this one
- First Teaching Job--I'm scared!!!, 8/10/08, by Maria.
- Re: First Teaching Job--I'm scared!!!, 8/11/08, by Roxanne.
- Re: First Teaching Job--I'm scared!!!, 8/11/08, by I know the feeling.
- Re: First Teaching Job--I'm scared!!!, 8/11/08, by Sara.
- Re: First Teaching Job--I'm scared!!!, 8/12/08, by suzy.
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