Blog Post 9

Mr.McClung
I think that Mr.McClung really helped me be more aware of how hard it is to be to be a new teacher but at the same time how exciting it is. It is very important for new teachers to remeber that every student is on a different level. I think it is also great for new teachers to undersatnd that no matter how hard they try the whole class is not going to get a perfect grade. I liked that he talked about the use of technology because by taking this class I have learned how useful technology is going to be in my teaching. There are always ways to incorporate some type of technology into a lesson.

I had the opportunity to observe and teach at Alba Middle School in a class of 7th graders and I must say I can relate to filling like everything has to be perfect. The first class I taught I was very nervous and I was sticking to the PowerPoint to make sure I would not leave any thing out. However, as the day went on I became much more comfortable with teaching and I added my own things to the lesson. The last two lessons I even had the students playing a very interactive review came to make sure they understood the lesson. All of Mr.McClung advise is very helpful and very true. As a future teacher I will cherish his advise and try my best to always remember it.