First

We all go through so many "firsts" in life. For example, we get our first car, we have our first day of school, and our first job. For me, this semester I am taking my first education class. This is such a huge step for me to becoming a teacher.  I am so excited for this class so I can learn more about standards, lesson planning, and being the best teacher I can possibly be one day.

First Week of Class

During the first week of class we have learned so many things. We have learned not only what is required for teachers, but also how to "unpack" the standards that are stated in the NCSCOS, North Carolina Standard Course of Study. I have so much more to learn about these standards, but have really enjoyed learning how to unpack them, so I can better understand what is required of me. While doing some research about teaching, I have learned about a website called teacherease, which is an online grade book that helps teachers communicate with parents easier. This seems really cool, and maybe one day I will want to try it to help my student's parents be able to communicate and see their child's grade more easily. That brings me to my next point, that there is always going to be something I do not know about teaching. I will always be continuing to learn even when I am a teacher. This is one connection I made this week and I realized it is one of the amazing parts about my job, is that I am going to be continuing to learn even after college.

First Job

One day I will have the opportunity to stand in front of students and teach.  Dr. Clarker has already taught me so many things that I will be able to use in my classroom, for example I now know how to unpack standards and be able to really understand what I am supposed to be teaching the students. This will help me for all my years to come, especially since these standards can change with time. I am really excited to continue my journey of my first education class, EDUC250. But also, to continue my journey into becoming an elementary school teacher.