As I settle in to my second semester of my Master of Teaching (Secondary) I am filled with excitement to be back in the learning community I have come to really value, and filled with nerves about my next practicum block, starting in two weeks
I was nervous about starting my first placement, but now there is an element of anxiety to my nervousness. Having my second placement in the same school means there is not the issues of finding my way around the administrative and physical environment, but there are other things on my mind. I have met my classes & taught them before. Now the challenge really is 'How do I do better?'.
As a Pre-Service Teacher (PST) I am very aware of my shortcomings in the classroom. (In fact, I think every teacher is very aware of their shortcomings in the classroom- I haven't met many who comfortable with where they are at in their professional practice)