On Friday I got to work on exploring nature (LAST ONE!) and the teacher was really nice and had to leave a little early so it took off the pressure for filling afternoon time because we only had time for a tractor ride.
This whole practicum experience has been interesting. I am sure that I learned a lot about teaching but you always learn while you are experiencing so... I also learned more about how I like to work. I like to be included in planning and implementing not just being told what to do.
One thing I would suggest is that it should be clear what the expectations are for students. For one example on Friday it was very unclear that I had to organize the wagon. What is the expectation? Not always clear on that.
Another example is that I feel unprepared still for change of plans, when there is rain. This said I am not looking for a guide but more conversations and things. We have also never had a big discussion talk which is surprising to me because where I have worked it was a huge concern (not saying it hasn't happened but it is nice to be in the loop since we are working by ourselves sometimes)
Another suggestion would be to encourage the use of the gifts we bring and not expect us to do everything. I believe that in a masters program you can assume some previous knowledge and experience. I think it would be nice for the staff to know my gifts and not gifts and encourage those as well as new skills, but Paul is great at edible hikes so he does them.
See ya.
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