I am entering the k-12 arena as a first year teacher in this setting. I have several years teaching experience within the community, ministry, post secondary and AF settings. I have many years experience working with youth from coaching basketball to different mentoring ops. What advice do you have for a first year middle school science teacher? I have so many interests as I transition into this setting. I am a huge fan of cultural pedagogy (I use a cultural and individual androgogical approach with my adult learners). Do you have any advise regarding middle school science curriculum? Thanks guys for you help!
Congratulations on your transition!!! I teach 8th grade ELA. I started as a co-teacher in 6th and 7th but now that I teach 8th I love Them! My advice is to build authentic relationships with your students. It’s easy to come in and say “don’t do this, this is my room” but I truly believe if you build a relationship students will do anything you ask them to do. Get to know your students and parents. I would Also suggest following teachers on ig and Twitter. Go to professional development. Reach out to the teacher community. Make sure that you communicate with parents as well. Middle is tough at times but you can do it. Follow me on Twitter @Mrsoliteracy email Jasmine893110@gmail.com if you have any other questions. If I don’t have the answer I‘ll do my best to connect you with someone who does.
Thanks Jasmine! I appreciate the words, support, and encouragement. I am a big believer in developing relationships with the learners. Thay definitely got me through while coaching jv girls basketball and teaching airmen as well as youth in the community. I am so excited! I love this age group! I anticipate some struggle but I am sold out! I am actively engaged in the teaching community of Twitter... gotta follow folks on IG though. Thx so much!