Module 3 Discussion: Moving Students Into a New Culture
Discussion 3
- My particular example of culture shock came from teaching Elementary School in Missouri to Middle School in Florida. I was very nervous for multiple reasons. Florida's standards are different, along with obviously teaching older students. The school was also very different. This school I now work at has a high school also attached so it is bigger with a lot more students.
- I was able to orient myself with just learning new things every day and finding good coworkers to help me. I slowly became acclimated and more comfortable every day just by showing up. With the help of trustworthy colleagues I also learned more and became more comfortable.
- What I want to have in my own classroom is a relationship with every student. I want them to know they can be comfortable with me.