Im so happy I have power today!!!!!!!!!!!! but once again no school...which mean both classes I am suppose to take over still have to take thier Frankenstein tests and do their post assessments for the quarter. Between pipes burstings, fire alrams being pulled, snow days, power outages I am learning how flexible plans need to be. I know that there is nothing I can do about it but I still get soooo stressed when things dont go as planned.
I can deal with things getting off track for a couple days but we have been trying to give this test for a week. I was suppose to start Macbeth this week but I know that isnt going to happen now. I am just hoping that we at least have school for the next four days and there isnt an earthquake/flood/natural disaster that puts off these tests for any longer.
I guess this has been good to expereince though, planning for the unexpected. There are so many things that can stop/interupt class from happening and as a teacher I will need to re-adjust and keep class moving forward as best as I can.
Kaitlin, this sounds so frustrating!! It seems like there is no momentum for learning at all...and next week will start vacation! This stop-go-stop-go is definitely something that a book can't quite help you to understand. Good luck and just try to hang on for the ride!
ReplyDeleteI've had a similar frustration with school cancellations pushing back my plans! It's frustrating but as teachers we have to learn to adapt to the unexpected. I'm sure you will pull through and figure out a way to accomplish your goals!
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ReplyDeleteI can completely understand your feelings of frustration! By having block scheduling I get the seniors every other day- which means that if we miss a day, it really throws a wrench in things! This morning I found myself excited for the rain, opposed to the snow that it could have been, and I LOVE snow! I just couldn't take another snow day- hope you are enjoying yourself, and look forward to catching up in person!