Week 14

The presentations on virtual field trips gave me such a better perspective on the possibilities within the virtual experience. I really enjoyed how each individual approached the assignment in their own way and that we had the opportunity to see content from varying grades and subject areas. For my assignment specifically, I do wish that I had more time for my peers to actually walk around the room to access the QR codes that I created since that’s where the thick of my material actually was. The post-it activity gave me a chance to reflect on my own learning which was a really good feeling to close another chapter in this program. Each course helped to shape me and I feel proud of myself and my work until this point. I thought that the gallery walk was a great way to gauge others perspectives and to target active listening in a different way. It was cool to make connections to others, even if anonymously, and to reveal where other students might be at the end of everything. I think what resonated with me the most, was the big idea about following the truth and trusting your instincts. This was my very last class in the TLP program before student teaching. When I first started in 2017, I couldn’t have possibly fathomed that I would feel so confident in my abilities to become a successful teacher. Absorbing endless content in both sped and gen ed, strategies, endless lesson plans, and learning how to effectively collaborate, has brought me to where I am now. And through all of that, nobody ever said to me before, “Just trust yourself”. Thank you, for 3 little words that meant so much to connect our program to our practice. Thanks for a great semester!