A Day in
the life of Field Observation
Spending the day
was one that will always be etched in my memory as a new learning experience I
physically experienced what it was like to be back in the school system with
new knowledge of the teaching profession. I mentally experienced the impact I
will soon again have on my new students as a graduate teacher. I felt a great sense of respect since the
children treated me like a teacher at the school. The exercise was useful to me
because it gave me the opportunity to observe what I should and should not do
as a prospective and professional teacher of the twenty first century. I was perceived by the way in which the co-operating
teacher would respond to me, but, it surprisingly worked out well.
My level of maturity as a professional is such that
it has increased since, I was now exposed to the school with new knowledge. I
intend to be a teacher that will be empathetic with students and also one who
will use innovative and vibrant teaching strategies in the classroom. I will want to touch the lives of my students
in a very special and positive way that will ensure they are all successful and
contribute meaningfully to the society. Dealing with other human beings was
somewhat casual for me since I was previously accustomed to being in a school
setting. My communication skills were improved
since I was last in the classroom. This is
so because of my new knowledge on how to read others through observation of the
eyes and basic gestures that they make. Being in this field, a lot of effective, two
way communication is required between students and teachers. Therefore, as a
visiting UTT student, it was necessary for me to communicate with the members
of the school staff and students in a positive and professional manner. My
deportment was one of interest and professionalism. This is due to the fact
that these are desired qualities of a teacher. Being interested in the well-being
of students satisfies their need for love and belongingness, and at the same
time displaying professionalism establishes and maintains a good teacher-student
relationship. A teacher is not only an educator, but a parent, a friend, a lawyer,
a councillor a nurse; in other words, the teacher does it all for his or her students.
Teachers mould and make a significant difference in the lives of their
students.
