Reflecting back on this Semester
This past semester has been quite eventful and I've learned so much in these last few weeks. I created some art, talked about art, and watched kids make art; all these things I have thoroughly enjoyed doing and experiencing. I gave myself some advice at the beginning and since than I feel that I have learned so much and seen so much that their is more advice I would like to give to myself...
Some additional advice I would give myself is no to become discouraged when some students seem disconnected or disengaged at first. Some students take longer to warm up to you and open up to you. Give them time to come to you when they are ready. Be empathetic, show your students that you care and be accessible to them. You'll need lots of patience, probably way more patience than you have now.
Most of the time the students that seem to give you the hardest time are the ones who need you the most. You will have students that will need you more than others. Make lesson plans that you would enjoy and engage kids in a way that you feel would interest them and don't be afraid to change things about a lesson that don't work. Once you start working with students you'll be able to see what works with your students and what doesn't work. It'll be all about trial and error.
I think the most important thing is to remember is that you're trying to make an impact in these student's lives, even if you end up teaching young kids they are still impacted by what you create with them. Not all of your students are going to grow up to be artists or pursue a career in art, but it'll be nice to know you sparked their interest in art and made them realize that they are creative individuals and maybe even grow to love art.
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