Teaching
I must say how much I absolutely LOVED the day we spent at Idlewood!!! There has been so much discussion and theory, so it was so nice to have a change of scenery and have a visual of what practical application looks like in the classroom. I am so thankful for the time spent observing in the classrooms — these are the faces we are fighting for; these are the faces that depend on us to be effective teachers and to put into practice all we have learned about social justice. I needed to see their faces. I needed to be reminded that this material though wonderful, isn’t for me; this program even, isn’t about me. Everything is for them — the students, the children who will make a difference.
How amazing to see our cohort in the same classroom, engaged with students. How amazing to be part of a community with shared vision and passion, and yet all so different. And all of us are blessed with the opportunity to take this into our own individual classrooms. Reminds me of one unified body, doing the work in separate fields… **Hmm… that’s kind of like Pangea… 
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So, when can we start teaching?
on May 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I thought the experience was really great as well. However, I am not quite ready to get the classroom. I think I got a little overwelmed when the teachers spoke about organization and initiative. I got the pit in my stomach like on the first day. I think that I am starting to like Pangea now that you put it that way.
on May 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I agree with Kay!!! But I am so very excited. I was thankful that we would all be going through this together and to be surrounded by wonderful colleagues. But I do agree with you that it was great to see the faces of the kids we are learning all of this for!
on May 23rd, 2008 at 8:24 am
I agree. I was really impressed by the students and teachers at Idlewood. I am really looking forward to being in the classroom.
on May 23rd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Today really was exciting. I always feel this overwhelming sense of comfort whenever I walk through an elementary school. The students have this unbelievably remarkable way to make you feel like you are the most important person in the world. I love it!!! Another intrinsic reward!
on May 25th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I enjoyed being able to talk to the students as well and seeing how they enjoyed talking to us also. I think the students also have a way of making you feel special and important to them like Shonda said.
on May 27th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I also agree. I feel like I am ready to go to the classroom, but not fully prepared. However, once this program is over with, I feel we all will be prepared to be the “BEST TEACHERS” ever!