Friday, March 6, 2015

New Opportunities~ Slice of Life Day 6

Arps Hall, Ohio State University
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Tuesday I had the privilege of sharing our classroom technology practice with pre-service teachers at Ohio State University.  I was honored when their instructor, Michele Sanderson approached me about speaking with her class.  The opportunity to mentor young teachers is a passion of mine. As professional educators I feel it's our duty to share and foster the art of teaching in young teachers. It's important to share our passions and the beliefs that go into building and designing our classroom practice.

The interns were eager to hear about the tools my students and I use and how they take our learning beyond our classroom. The questions they asked were great and showed their  interest in designing and establishing in their own classrooms someday.  As we talked about instructional decisions and their outcomes I realized how many decisions are behind each small choice we make. Many of these choices have become a habit, something we just do.  I also felt pride in our profession and an a sense of anticipation in these new teachers, they too will be professional educators soon.

I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed sharing and teaching at this level. I was humbled and honored to think about the opportunity to influence so many classrooms through these young and excited teachers!

I may have found a new interest to pursue.

10 comments:

  1. How lucky these new teachers were to be able to learn from you! I have often thought of teaching at the college level myself. Sounds like you had a great first experience!

    Jennifer

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  2. How fun Deb! Teaching is an art and the interns were lucky to learn from you. :)

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  3. I love working with these new-teachers to be - and your post nails the reasons why. What a great opportunity for them!

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  4. This sounds lovely! Best of luck to you as you consider this passion. I Love talking about classroom practices with anyone who will listen, and often wonder if the collegiate level is where that's at. I'm so glad this was a positive experience for you.

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  5. I teach a college class every semester and love what I have learned with them. I wish I had been at this workshop you presented, I always love learning new things from smart people!

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  6. I had a feeling that last line was coming. I could tell as I was reading that you might be looking for other opportunities to share your practice. This is exactly what this profession needs, I think. Teachers like you, sharing your practice with pre-service teachers.

    Loved this Slice!

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  7. As a teacher who knows how fortunate I am to be able to work alongside and learn from you on a daily basis, any new teacher would be lucky to have you to guide them on their journey!

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  8. The chance to mentor, The chance to speak from the heart about being a passionate and curious learner. The chance to share information with young educators. In this process,you lit a fire within yourself. Now that's exciting! Thank you for sharing your discovery Deb.

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  9. I love, love, love working with beginning teachers. I'd love to work at a school that had a partnership with one of the universities. Maybe someday!

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