So Wednesday August 25th, I have the exciting opportunity to teach a lesson to a group of 50 eighth graders at Kastner Middle School. To sum the expectation of the experience up, in one word... YIKES!!
I am terrified, beyond scared, shaking in my boots, about to toss my lunch, and crap my pants. :-/ too graphic, sorry about that. This will be my first experience teaching to a live group of students. Now, many would ask, "Hey Shannon, didn't you receive your Bachelors degree in Communication?" And the answer to that question would be a proud yes! But the reality is, that was different. When I gave a speech, sure I created it, and sure I stood up in front of a class of my peers, but the truth is, half of them probably tuned me out. Their educational knowlege didn't rest on the weight of whether or not I could persuade them that the 2nd amendment was right or wrong (a speech I gave). I am giving a lesson to a bunch of students, who likely will be tuning me out, but who very well may be hearing about literary terms for the first time in their lives; I will be their first impression. So, I'll say it again, YIKES!
For now, I shall breathe, and hope for the best. The reality is, my first few lessons probably will suck, but practice makes perfect right. I will do the dang thang on Wednesday, and give it my all.
Oh... Did I mention I have to video tape myself teaching the lesson, and watch it with MY classmates, while they critique me? Yikes.
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