"Can you please pull up your mask for me?" Week 1 Student Teaching


 

This week was all about adjustments. Adjusting to a new routine, a new area and new things everyday. 

To start off my student teaching my cooperating teacher and I decided it was best that I observe the first week. So this week was all about learning how everything works. 

Not only did I learn more about agricultural topics that I was unfamiliar with but I also learned some things I didn't know about the world of teaching high school in general. 

I met most of the administers here at Durant High School along with some of the unique things that come with teaching during a pandemic. The phrase of the week was definitely "Can you please pull up your mask for me?" 

Some of my favorite moments this week occurred not only in the classroom but also outside. This week we got to take a large round bale of hay down to the herd of cattle. Later in the day, one of the other teachers in the program delivered the bull down to join the herd. I'm excited to see how the bull does in the herd. 



In our first period horticulture class, we worked on identifying 20 different plants located on the school grounds which will also be on the Nursery Landscape CDE. While identifying these plants, we noticed that one really needed to be repotted so I worked with another student to get that accomplished. 



 

Overall, it was a great week and I can't wait to teach my first lesson next week!

Comments

  1. Dr. EwingJanuary 22, 2021 at 1:58 PM

    Emily,

    It is great to see that your first week has gone well. I look forward to reading more about your experiences in the coming weeks. I really like the addition of video/pictures to help describe experiences in your Blog. Keep up the great work!
    -Dr. Ewing

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  2. Megan RoyerJanuary 24, 2021 at 2:27 PM

    Emily, it is awesome that your school has its own herd! I too have uttered the phrase please pull up your mask a few times this week but I think is going to be our new normal for a while now. :) I am excited to see how your first week of teaching goes and PLEASE keep including all of the pictures, I love the sunshine!

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  3. Nicole GuiseJanuary 25, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    Hi, Emily! I'm so happy you are having a great first week. I am envious that you are getting so much ag mech experience - looking forward to learning from you at upcoming seminars!

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  4. Jenna KibbeJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:55 PM

    Emily, I am so glad to see that your first week went well for you! It is so amazing to see the diversity in agriculture programs across the country. I am amazed that your school has livestock and can only imagine how much your students will be able to learn! I love how you are incorporating different CDE's with you classroom projects! I am excited to see how the rest of your experience goes for you :)

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