OVERVIEW OF FIELD OBSERVATION

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.