Fieldwork Reflection

After observing and conducting fieldwork at Bishop Dunn Memorial School, I have come to have a greater appreciation for the importance of fieldwork and observation. Being able to observe  a fifth grade science classroom has allowed me to see the teacher and students in this environment and to get a feel for what teaching is like. Likewise, being able to teach an actual lesson to a fifth grade class has definitely given me a different perspective on teaching. I think it is excellent that we have the opportunity to observe a classroom but it is even more excellent that we have an opportunity to teach an actual lesson in front of an entire fifth grade class. This allows college students to receive real hands on experience. It also allows some students to maybe realize that teaching is not for them, or in my case, teaching is absolutely for them. I was scared that I was going to feel uncomfortable teaching in front of the class, but when I actually got up in front of the class, I was very comfortable in my abilities and I knew that teaching is what I am supposed to be doing.