Introduction:
The past few years have been filled with new and exciting challenges to the start of the education program. When I was told I would need to complete hours for field experience, I assumed I would be just watching an instructor and listening to a lecture. I clearly did not know what I was doing. I was matched with student whom would need mentoring or assistance in some way. Being in a position where you are neither a student or an educator is very difficult. You don’t know what position you have with the students and you must honor the rules and regulations set forth like an instructor. My experiences was a challenging one and thus I learned much of what teachers see on a daily basis.
Field Experience Site Center Point:
Center Point is a program with 2 locations in Gainesville, Ga, one of which is ironically right across the street from me. I had not known what they do nor had I ever sought to find out. Center Point is a program that has been in our county since 1967. Their original idea was for more religious proposes. They wanted to expand their sunday school education to further more reaches to help those that weren’t able to attend service. As more churches …show more content…
As more educators begin a journey of either mentoring or instructing, I want them to be open minded to the scenarios that may face them. Dependant on where they go there will be challenges from the curriculum to the students and much in between. I hope for them to be prepared for all possible contingencies so they can provide a quality education for their students in any field. I have enjoyed my time mentoring Ana. I will continue to work with her after the required time is completed. I have made plans and lessons to work with her outside of school. We have planned for me to meet her family so they can become acquainted and we can see each other outside of school. We will continue to build a relationship so that I can help her build a future that we both know she can
The past few years have been filled with new and exciting challenges to the start of the education program. When I was told I would need to complete hours for field experience, I assumed I would be just watching an instructor and listening to a lecture. I clearly did not know what I was doing. I was matched with student whom would need mentoring or assistance in some way. Being in a position where you are neither a student or an educator is very difficult. You don’t know what position you have with the students and you must honor the rules and regulations set forth like an instructor. My experiences was a challenging one and thus I learned much of what teachers see on a daily basis.
Field Experience Site Center Point:
Center Point is a program with 2 locations in Gainesville, Ga, one of which is ironically right across the street from me. I had not known what they do nor had I ever sought to find out. Center Point is a program that has been in our county since 1967. Their original idea was for more religious proposes. They wanted to expand their sunday school education to further more reaches to help those that weren’t able to attend service. As more churches …show more content…
As more educators begin a journey of either mentoring or instructing, I want them to be open minded to the scenarios that may face them. Dependant on where they go there will be challenges from the curriculum to the students and much in between. I hope for them to be prepared for all possible contingencies so they can provide a quality education for their students in any field. I have enjoyed my time mentoring Ana. I will continue to work with her after the required time is completed. I have made plans and lessons to work with her outside of school. We have planned for me to meet her family so they can become acquainted and we can see each other outside of school. We will continue to build a relationship so that I can help her build a future that we both know she can