Day 3

Day 3 was great; the students are becoming more comfortable with me and are beginning to ask me more questions! I even got to contribute to the lecture that Mr. H. was giving, which I appreciate because I gave a greater source of credibility and authority. This was important for me, especially with the 8th graders. I’m starting to feel less and less like an observer, and more like an actual teacher.
In one class, Advance High School Art, they are doing large self-directed paintings. They are working in teams of two, painting themed collages that are about 7ft long by 2ft tall. There are special holders for these set ups in the halls, and many painting of this project from the past fill the halls. The project is mostly self-directed, and the students are working at very different paces.
Mr. H. and I have decided on a lesson for me to teach, and I will be coming in to do it on Monday through Wednesday. That puts me in a bit of a crunch situation, but I think it will be a good learning experience for what it will be like as a real teacher. A little pressure will be good for me, and I will be sent the criteria for the lesson this weekend. I am not writing my own lesson because Mr. H. has a specific agenda for what to teach this class, and I have to respect that. The class I will be teaching is 2D II, the most advanced class offered this semester. Although I have not been in this class due to my schedule, I will making special arrangements for next week, as Mr. H. feels that I should be teaching this class for the best experience.