Today observation was awesome. When I arrived Ms. H was leading a group in a discussion about common elements of fairy tales, and then she read the fairy tale "Egle and the Serpent" for the group. They then discussed what elements the story had that made it qualify as a fairy tale. I participated with the group in a more observational role. When the next class arrived, Ms. H asked me to lead the group in that same activity, except it would be the entire class. I was thrilled and naturally, agreed. So I was able to teach the lesson, cold I might add, and it went well. The students were respectful and attentive. They offered plenty of answers to the questions that I asked, and they seemed to be grasping the material. I was proud of myself for rising to the challenge of teaching something I had really only seen once.

After class Ms. H told me that she thought I did a fine job and that I seem very comfortable up in front of the students. I told her that I did feel comfortable and that I really enjoy teaching. She asked if I had considered teaching at a junior high level, and encouraged me to consider it. I think that I would do well with that age group because their behavior and development is very interesting to me at that age. And in a diverse school like the one they attend, I think it provides so much more to consider when it comes to how and why children act the way they do.