I just completed my first day in my Social Studies methods class and it has made me realize that my journey as a student in the education program is very quickly coming to an end. Very soon, I will be student teaching and then having my own classroom.
As exciting as that is, it is also very overwhelming! Right now in class we are discussing what our responsibilities throughout the course are as we prepare to take on student teaching. This includes how we as teachers can incorporate more social studies learning for our students.
In my experience, I have always loved social studies and the topics that were covered when I was in elementary school. However, I always felt that the subject was pushed aside to make math and language arts the sole focus. After discussing in class and reading articles on the importance of social studies in the classroom, it really stands out to me just how important the subject is. I have the power and ability to help shape my students' minds into becoming upstanding citizens who are capable of thinking and working in diverse situations.
I am so excited to see where this journey takes me as I continue to grow and develop and get closer and closer to becoming an educator.
Megan, you are so right Student teaching is finally becoming real as it quickly approaches. I'm glad that even though you had a positive social studies experience you are still able to find potential to improve this experience for your future students. As future educators it is so important to remember that we are also responsible for preparing students to become upstanding situations. I'm excited to learn more about how to achieve these goals this semester!
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Megan,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you are optimistic about this semester. This is a great perspective. *I am also glad to see you liked SS in school. The challenge for you to master this semester is to learn how to make social studies exciting for the student who is not a fan of social studies. I am looking forward to working with you this semester.