Blog # 8

What is the most important thing you have learned during fieldwork observation?  Why?

There are so many things that I learned from my fieldwork. I did all 20 of my hours within a Special Needs classroom. This made me realize that I want to one day get a Masters Degree in Special Education. I know that won't happen for a while, and I want to start teaching first but it really opened up my eyes on why I chose this field and why I enjoy it so much. I just love the kids. Being around them makes me so happy and seeing them learn is something that really touches my heart. I know it sounds really sappy but it's true.
  Another thing that I learned that I hope to have as a teacher one day is the traits that Mr. Bogden has shown while teaching in his classroom. He just wants to help these children learn. He has so much patience with the kids that I hope I can be that way with my own class. He also has a very fun approach and wants his children to enjoy learning. Everyday that I was in there I felt that he was really interested in bettering each of his students.
I hope that I can encompass all of this qualities as a teacher. I hope to one day have a well rounded classroom where everyone will come and enjoy each day.

Doing this hours really just solidified that this is what I want to do as a career. It really showed me that I want to be a teacher and I can't wait to get my own class. I can't wait to experience the rest of the Elementary Education program has to offer.