Today (Monday) was quite an emotional day for many of us. Of course, the movie we watched in our Art class triggered a ton of emotions, but I'd venture to guess that this emotional outburst was a release of a lot of the anxiety/tension/excitement we feel about our current situation as teachers-in-training. Or at least that's what it's like for me. One fabulous discovery that came from the movie, though, was that children are amazingly resilient, and, when given the right amount of guidance and tools, they can transform negative energy or experiences into something phenomenal. This is an idea or hope that we can all cling to in our teaching careers, that, no matter how challenging a child's situation may seem, there is always hope. I'm not just talking about children who have experienced trauma. This could also related to students who struggle in certain subject areas, deal with ADHD, or any challenges.
I also wanted to say that I really appreciated watching the group performances today. It was great to observe some different language and tools to add to my teaching repertoire. I especially appreciated Zalika's comment that teachers who make these mistakes aren't necessarily bad. We are all capable of making these mistakes and will probably do so at one point or another. It just helps to have moments where we become aware of the language and tactics we use to affect our students in a positive way.
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