Thursday, oh man. Mrs Taylor (University Supervisor) observed my lesson today and well, it was interesting. My cooperating teacher was gone for the entire lesson and my students were out of control! I tried every behavior management strategy that I could think of and said many prayers for patience...and somehow made it out alive. At the end of the lesson I was exhausted and disappointed in myself for not having the lesson going as planned, but I know that I tried my hardest. Mrs Taylor was very reaffirming during our conference, it was good to hear affirmation that I did my best and she was impressed with my patience. My experience with my cooperating teacher has definitely been a unique one, to put it nicely. Regardless of the many negatives that there were, I have learned a ton about classroom management and teaching.
Today (Friday) was the last day in the classroom. It was soooooo bittersweet. I will miss my students as individuals so much! I got plenty of pictures and had them all trace their hands and decorate them so I can pray for them and place my hand over theirs while I do so. It has been a very stretching time. I have grown so much as a teacher and a Christian, this has truly been an amazing experience. I am so blessed. In the same hand I am glad to be done with lesson plans and have some time for relaxation.
I am not sure how much Internet access I will have in the next week, but I will try to keep you all updated. Tomorrow we are sleeping in (as long as is possible with roosters, dogs, and howler monkies) and then heading into town for lunch at Benny's as well as some shopping at the market. Sunday brings church and then driving to Belize City before our departure to Caye Caulker.
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