Alone--Day 1

As I continue my student teaching experience, I can definitely say I am getting more confortable leading the class. However, today as I was teaching I felt so much more relaxed and confident. I could say it was because I prepared really well and I new the lesson in and out but that would not be an honest response. The fact is that my cooperating teacher was out for the day (he's actually going to be out for 3 days). Being in an intense 1 year masters credential program, I feel I am always being looked at under a microscope. So the fact that today I was on my own, took some of that "pressure" off. Dont get me wrong I completely understand and appreciate the feedback I get from my supervisor, advisors, and cooperating teachers. It just felt good to know what it may be like when I have my own class and I have to make all the decisions on my own. With that said...today went fairly well. In all three classes we got through the material/activity. I guess I could say my goals for the lesson/students were met. Now, for the next 2 days....I hope that my planning and confidence makes for another "good" day for the students and myself.