Since I did not get to be there for the whole first class period I did not get to participate in the discussions and activities. But, I did enjoy getting to learn about everyone in the class and how they will contribute to the class. Everyone's different ideas and thought processes will help build on class discussions. I am excited that everyone in the class have different majors and goals that they want to get out of the class because it will help add to the class. For the past few semester the majority of my classes have had the same people in every class, so I am excited for some variety. I am most interested in learning about the teacher/ parent relationship. I think it WILL be difficult to talk to parents about problems over the course of my career. I think learning about the relationship between teachers and parents will benefit me greatly.
This semester I am looking forward to learning different teaching strategies. I worked at a daycare this summer and ran into some struggles with children, just normal in and out power struggles. So I think being able to add knowledge and then be able to apply it when working in a class room will be extremely helpful. I am, also, looking forward to the presentations. I love getting up in front of groups of people. But, I am really shy so I sort of draw back from talking in class.
I am sorry the Skype thing didn't work out as planned. (I think there was a connection problem.) Anyway, I am I also very much excited about having new faces in this class. It is sometimes nice to have all my friends in every single one of my classes, but it is refreshing to see new people and have the opportunity to make new friends and establish new connections!
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