Re: Not having a good Experience

Denise, I am sorry you are not having a good experience.
Unfortunately, when student teaching, you might not get a
chance to do your own things. :( It's hard and incredibly
irritating, but your best bet, in my opinion, is to just go
along with it. You'll have your chance someday soon. Other
options include A) discussing this with her and B) discussing
this with your university supervisor. Make sure you are
appreciative of your CT's suggestions when doing so.

I can relate to the CT ALWAYS being there. Legally, she is
responsible for her students and perhaps she doesn't want to
risk something happening and her not being readily available.
It might not have anything to do with you.

Hang in there. :) Good luck!

On 11/16/09, Denise wrote:
> I am in my final weeks of Student Teaching. It has not been
> a positive experience. My CT is a type A personality and
> wants me to do things exactly as she does with no
> deviation. Everytime I do something independent of her
> instructions, I get a more detailed list. It is very
> difficult for me to be someone else. No matter how hard I
> try, I always miss the mark. She has not been out of the
> room a whole day since I started... and I watch her cringe
> when I do or say something she doesn't like or agree with.
> I literally dread going to the school. Can't wait for it to
> be over.