We had an amazing day on Thursday! The students were able to go on a Field Trip to the Sandy Creek Nature Center here in Athens. The 5th grade students take this trip each year and from what I understand from my mentor teacher, they always seem to have a great time. This was the case on Thursday as well. The children had a great time and they really enjoyed walking on the trail at the nature center.
The students also were able to learn about micro-organisms which the students spent time learning about a couple of weeks ago in science. They were able to review plant cells and animal cells and they were also able to view many of these things with microscopes. The children were able to really see how the concepts that they had learned in the classroom, were relevant to them in their daily lives.
I also feel as rejuvenated about the upcoming job search in the future. I don't want to look too far ahead, but I do want to be prepared for the "real world" once I graduate in December. I've been working diligently since the Summer to be sure that I have the opportunity to step into a position should one become available in January. Having my mentor teacher show that he really cares about me being placed in a great position and not just settle for anything is a great feeling. It shows me that he cares about my success as a person and not just a UGA student in his classroom for 3 months.
This is what education is all about. We have to show our students and the people who look up to us for advise that we care not just about a test, but about the success of our children. When we do this, they will feel like I did yesterday, motivated and determined to do well. It will spark a fire in them that grows and grows until they are blazing with success. This is what it means to be a true educator. We must remember that “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
I want to be that "Great Teacher" when I step into my own classroom!
Oh, and did I mention....we went on a Field Trip!
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