Bitter-Sweet
The number one takeaway to date from my experience as a student teacher which will translate to my own classroom in the fall is pride in curriculum. I feel that if I am always finding new ways to re-invent lessons of Color Harmony, Linear Perspective, Contour Drawing, etc., the classroom will always be a fun environment of scholarly achievement. These units will not change in core philosophy necessarily, but in application to the world and lives of my students. As long as there is an investment which goes out to each individual student according to his/her needs, my classroom will be a success.
I believe tests can be detrimental to a students growth as well as a permanent mark for/against his/her future. Not every student is ready for this responsibility and therefore the philosophy to use tests should look different in every classroom. Not every classroom will have the same dynamics as previous classes. At the same time, without a healthy ability to challenge students, using tests as an accountability measure is a good thing. I believe there is a balance which should be shifted according to student characteristics.
I taped my lesson for TPA! So excited to have this weight off my shoulders and I feel really good about the outcome of that days presentation. Now I just need to finish up the paperwork by answering post-opbservation questions and organize binder.
No surprises or needs at this time, thanks!
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