I'm a little frustrated about my student teaching placement, or the lack there of. ARC was supposed to have placed everybody by now but me and 3 other people are still waiting. We know we are going to be in Manchester but we don't know what school or who our cooperating teachers are going to be. The other Family and Consumer Science people have all their information and know what classes they are going to be teaching but I don't know any of that yet. I feel left out and like I'm starting 10 steps behind them. Family and Consumer Sciences covers a wide range of subjects so I REALLY want to know what classes I'm going to be teaching.
Student teaching is supposed to start on March 28th, which is about 2 weeks away. I'm trying really hard to stay positive because I know I can't control any part of this situation but it's difficult. ARC's hands are tied because they are waiting on Manchester to give the final word on where and who we are going to be with. So I'm thinking, "why is ARC wasting their time with them? Why don't they find a new school district that operates a little faster?" Plus, Manchester has had a rough year this year. They are going through some changes and dealing with a significant gang problem at the high school, so maybe this isn't the best year for them to take student teachers. So WHY wait on them?? Obviously, this is more complicated than I realize. I'm sure it takes a lot of effort and planning to place 130 student teachers but EVERYBODY else has been officially placed except for the ones going to Manchester. I know this for a fact because when I e-mailed ARC to find out more information on my status that's what the woman who coordinates all of this told me. I know that all school districts have problems so that shouldn't prevent Manchester from having student teachers but I just don't understand what is taking them so long.
In some ways I'm looking forward to teaching there because even though it's only the next town over, it is a much more urban environment. I know suburbia, so it will be nice to be exposed to something different. But this waiting game is getting old. Luckily, I won't have to start teaching classes right away. The first few days will be observation days. By the end of the first week I should be teaching at least one class. And by the end of the second week I should be teaching all of the classes. But I would still like a heads up on who I'm going to be working with and possibly contact him/her before I start.
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hey ames. there were a bunch of people at my school who were literally placed a month after all of us- like, a month into the semester. it was ridiculous. there was a lot of frustration, but overall, there was nothing they could do. any teachers you work with will love you, so you have nothing to worry about! honestly i feel like teachers are so busy that some would rather start planning with you on day one! have fun and cant wait to hear about it!!
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