WEEK EIGHT- Weekly Journal

I deal with the minor criticisms at work in a healthy way. The only criticisn I get (if any) is from the students when I remind them to work well or get something done. They may be rude or try to show off to their peers. I just act like it doesn't affect me, and keep my stance. You cannot waver in your decisions, or they will always feel as if they can walk all over you. Sometimes Mme. Mercer will show me ways in which I can get things done much faster, or more efficiently. I love it when she does this because it shows me ways that will help me in the future. I accept her constructive criticisms very enthusiastically because I am always looking for ways to better my job performance. When something is difficult I make sure that I ask a lot of questions so that I know how to do it right. I also work in little steps to make sure that I do them right, and ultimately overcome the challenge. I never give up on tasks, and always work towards finishing my jobs. It makes me feel great when I finish something that seemed hard, or proved to be a challenge for me.
I had a positive experience this week when I finally completed the charts I had been working on. I printed them out and gladly sorted out the charts. It felt great to finish something I had worked on, being so dedicated and motivated to finish. I also had a great experience in the classroom this week, because I have been doing jobs outside of the classroom of late, and so the kids hadn't seen me in a while. When I walked into class, they all seemed to be really happy to see me, and this made me feel as if I was making a difference at their school.
An interesting aspect of my job is that I have to always be aware that I am a role model for the kids I teach. Even when I don't think that I am being watched or looked up to, I am. The students see what I do, and as a result learn a lot, and may ultimately react in a similar manner. I have to make sure I am appropriately dressed, and am always behaving in an appropriate way. Another interesting aspect is that I am constantly busy because there is so much to do at my placement. There is always something to be done, which helps the time go by fast and always keeps me on the move.
I wish that I could start being a teacher now! Before my placement I was very unsure of where my future was headed, however I now see that teaching is something I would love to do. However, I am still confused as to what I want to make my career, because I would also love to be a journalist. My supervisor, Mme. Mercer expects that I complete tasks in accordance with her organization. She also expects that I learn a lot about teaching and this career. She also expects me to teach a mini-lesson in the near future; one that I must choose myself. I am looking very foward to this. This was a great week!