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Prepared for Student Teaching/ Advice?

by Mindy Rose

Sep 2, 2010

I am a junior at the College of St. Rose studying Special Ed/ Reg. Ed. Even though I am a couple semesters away from student teaching, I am nervous that I will not be prepared for teaching. Did you feel prepared when you began student teaching? Were you prepared when you began teaching? What techniques did you use in the classroom to gain classroom management? What techniques did you use to teach... Technology, group activities, etc. I feel like I won't be able to teach effectively using many different teaching methods to keep the children interested.

Denise Hi,

I completed student teaching a little over a year ago, and no matter what you think, it is probably impossible to be truly prepared (kind of like parenthood!). Kids are different everywhere, and what works great in one situation may not succeed in another, flexibility is your friend.

Try to get plenty of sleep and take your vi...See More

Sep 2, 2010

BAJ Hey Mindy,

I felt prepared and then at the same time, not prepared at all. I have had three field experiences before this one, plus ten years teaching Sunday school, so I sort of understand how to manage children.

It's all the little things that I was unprepared for. The computer programs that the kids use...well, I am unfamiliar ...See MoreHey Mindy,

I felt prepared and then at the same time, not prepared at all. I have had three field experiences before this one, plus ten years teaching Sunday school, so I sort of understand how to manage children.

It's all the little things that I was unprepared for. The computer programs that the kids use...well, I am unfamiliar with them. The teacher asked me to do a few things that I had to ask HOW to do it because no matter how much you study, those college courses really don't teach you a whole lot!

I am preparing to take over some of the classroom next week. Basically, I have observed, given tests, and assisted in the classroom for the first two weeks. This has helped me get adjusted to the school and to get to know the children.

My teaching techniques change with the subject. Math is more direct instruction with hands on manipulatives for the kids. Reading is broken up into whole group instruction, small group instruction, and independent centers for the kids. The other subjects don't get as much focus but usually it's direct instruction for things like social studies, a mix of direction instruction/guided inquiry for science and DI for writing/language arts.

My schedule of subjects is, of course, my teacher's. She has an established routine that she wants me to follow and of course, ALWAYS do what your supervising teacher wants you to do. It's her (or his!) classroom and you are a guest. I have taken her plans (which are mostly outlines of what kind of subjects and units she'll be teaching) and supplementing with my own thoughts and ideas. At my school, the grade level follows the same schedules so I don't have much freedom with long term planning since it is already (mostly) completed.

I think with two weeks of student teaching under my belt my best is advice is to be honest with your supervising teacher. They won't expect you to be an expert at anything and will be willing to teach you. Jump in and help even with other classes. Don't hesitate to help a child when they raise their hand and ask, in those first few days, about getting extra work or doing things for the teacher. She'll appreciate that.

Good luck.

On 9/02/10, Mindy Rose wrote: > I am a junior at the College of St. Rose studying Special > Ed/ Reg. Ed. Even though I am a couple semesters away from > student teaching, I am nervous that I will not be prepared > for teaching. Did you feel prepared when you began student > teaching? Were you prepared when you began teaching? What > techniques did you use in the classroom to gain classroom > management? What techniques did you use to teach... > Technology, group activities, etc. I feel like I won't be > able to teach effectively using many different teaching > methods to keep the children interested.

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