Week 6: Teaching is Impacting Students Both In and Outside of the Classroom

 Week 6 of student teaching is officially behind us! Many new and exciting events happened this week to
make it one of the most memorable weeks of student teaching! There were many opportunities for growth this week and I have been able to identify even more personal goals to reach on my teaching journey. 

Some of the highlights from this week include engaging in a variety of outreach events! On Monday, our students celebrated the Valentine's Day holiday by creating beautiful flower arrangements to sell throughout the school as a fundraiser. Their elaborate creations were a huge hit and spread the love of agriculture around the school! 

                     

Another highlight of the week was welcoming the eighth grade class into the high school to showcase the various elective course pathways. With the help of the FFA officers, we were able to engage the eighthgraders in a variety of activities to spark their interest in the agriculture classes. From planting seeds to using my student's Animal Care II skeletal system interactive models, the eighth grade students were able to receive a realistic hands on experience that the Gettysburg agriculture program brings to all students!

 

This week was surely busy with all of the extra responsibilities of agricultural educators. Simply staying late after school to promote the program at these recruitment events just shows how much agricultural educators invest in their students. I know that  through these various events this past week, my students were able to make a difference in the school and community. 

The 8th grade students were tasked to write what "stuck"
with them about the agriculture program that
they are excited to explore in the future! 

Some of my goals for the next upcoming weeks include continuing to increase the rigor in my  lessons.  This past week while we were learning about the skeletal system, my student brought in some skulls that he had collected at home. This was a great way to apply our knowledge of the structure, functions and parts of the skeletal system! I am looking forward to continue to be creative with the methods and activities of enhancing each lesson objective in my instruction. 

It has been quite a journey both in and outside of the classroom! Student teaching has provided me with countless opportunities to practice new skills and opportunities to grow as an educator. I have learned so much along the way and cannot wait to see where the journey leads! Stay tuned for my blog next week to see what adventures week seven brings!