This will be my third clinical field experience; therefore, I will get the opportunity to grow as a pre-service teacher. During this clinical experience, I will be able to use my teaching dispositions while working closely with the students and my cooperating teacher—this makes me prepared for this setting. Nevertheless, pre-service teachers must be willing to learn new teaching dispositions; this will allow him or her to grow and become a successful educator. Therefore, being an open-minded pre-service teacher who is willing to expand their knowledge is crucial for the successful completion of this urban/culturally diverse clinical field experience. As a pre-service teacher, I am fully aware that every week I am expected to be prepared to expand my knowledge regarding the teaching profession as well as to develop a strong bond with the students and my cooperating teacher—this should be expected from every pre-service …show more content…
By the end of this clinical experience, I will have a different perspective regarding an urban/culturally diverse clinical field experience—a pre-service teacher perception. For that reason, as a pre-service, I am comfortable with this setting and am ready to make a difference in the lives of these urban students. According to Kauchak and Eggen (2013), “eight percent of students in urban schools are members of cultural minorities…” (p.27). These urban students are in need of great educators that are willing to guide, motivate and prepare them for their college career and the real