I’ve spent a fair few hours this week on work related stuff…
Yes, I know it’s the weekend, but still, needs must.
Alongside the cleaning, the grocery shopping, the Mum’s taxi service to various clubs, the cooking, the homework, the blogging, I have been nervously planning.
Nervously planning for my first every observation as a teacher. I really am bricking it!
On Wednesday my co-teacher and I will be being watched, and then we will be given a judgement on our teaching, with constructive feedback. I know my observer, she was the teacher I worked with last year, and she is always so positive with regards to me and my abilities. In fact she was one of my biggest supporters when I went for this job.
But I am so scared… Scared that I won’t live up to her expectations.
I’ve spent hours completing plans that show what we are doing and why… Now I just need the kids to comply! It’s on Wednesday, first thing in the morning… and hopefully a good omen, it’s our wedding anniversary the same day.
Wish me luck peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Nov 18, 2015 @ 18:17:10
I’m late so how did it go☺
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 18:23:20
It was today bro! You’re not late!!! We got Good! Literally one thing off possible Outstanding!!! So relieved!!!
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 18:26:36
So what your saying is you bossed it blud☺
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 18:50:19
I think I bossed it bro!!! ☺
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 18:58:58
You will Superteach.😘
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 19:13:16
😚😚😚☺
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 22:34:17
Relax and smile and have fun. You’ll do great.
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 22:44:44
Thank you! I’ll try my best! ☺
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 21:22:53
Good luck. Just do your best and I’m sure that will be more than good enough!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 21:32:20
Thank you Steve! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:20:21
Just found you through our beautiful mutual friend, Erika. As a former teacher I now share a powerful technique for calm and focus that I wish I’d known (for myself and my students) while still in the classroom. — With eyes closed, cross ankles and wrists as you touch palms and lace fingers (thumbs pointed down). Now Feel and Follow heartbeat – that’s all – for a short time, up to a minute. It’s an amazing left-right brain hemisphere connection that helps with comprehension, memory, and problem-solving.
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:44:07
Thank you for that tip! I shall try it!!!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:44:27
And Erika is totally beautiful, you’re right! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 17:54:42
I know you’ll do fine, I see this a lot at one of the schools I work when a teacher is being observed, they work late the day before, creating all these plans and lesson, everything goes well.
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:43:15
Plans done… Now just need the observation out the way! Thanks,Syl! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:49:46
You’re welcome! You’ll do great! Done deal! ☺
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 20:42:19
Thanks Syl! From.your mouth to Gods (and the observers!) ears!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 21:57:56
You’re welcome and I’m sure he’s listening 😁
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 22:43:31
Fingers crossed!!! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 23:02:42
😀
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 12:51:02
You are going to do a GREAT job! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:41:51
Thank you Becky! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:25:31
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:35:04
There it is! Lol! Thanks sis !
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:37:10
😘😘😘
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:39:56
😘😘😘
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:16:21
Ritu, your observer knows you very well! She wouldn’t have suggested you for that job. AND!!! She might be a little experienced with children of that age. So however your children act doesn’t matter at all. Just do what you usually do ……… and all is well! Right because you are so nervous and spending hours preparing everything shows how serious you are. It will be ok, sis! 😘😘😘
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:33:42
Thank sis! I sure hope so! Plus I have a whole lotta experience with me in that room too!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:35:46
Exactly!!! 😉
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 08:39:25
It could be worse eh!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 09:01:11
For sure, sis! You could have not even gotten the job!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:40:12
So true! 😘
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:15:54
I had a situation this week where I had to run a meeting that I’d never done before and wasn’t sure if I could do it. In the end I told myself, “they’re lucky to have you.” worked like a charm 🙂
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:57:55
I shall think that too then! Thank you!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 03:58:46
Good luck!!!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:56:52
Thank you! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 03:11:26
Observations are nerve-wracking! Good luck!!!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:56:37
You’re telling me! Thank you! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 03:00:29
Best wishes. All I had to do was my student teaching to get my masters in education and I walked away (and jumped over to a BA in Creative Writing) — I have the up most respect for those such as you who are able to stand up in the front of the class. I’m feel you’ll do just fine.
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:56:18
Thank you! I qualified 17 years ago… It took me that long to get the guts to actually do it!!!!!!!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 02:47:05
Good luck to you, Ritu… Just believe in yourself! 🙂
And lest I forget this coming Wednesday, advanced happy anniversary! Cheers!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:54:44
Thank you twofold my friend! From your mouth to Gods ears eh!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 01:06:10
You will be fine.. I believe in you! Just be the good teacher you are!!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:53:01
Thank you for your faith! 😊
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 15:33:33
I believe you can do it! Keep up your good work!
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 18:42:23
😘😊
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 11:53:34
How did it go?
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 13:26:12
It’s tomorrow… I’m still dreading
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 16:11:05
Oh.. You’ll be alright!
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 19:12:34
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 16:11:37
Think positive, happy thoughts!
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Nov 17, 2015 @ 19:12:45
I shall try!!! 😊
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Nov 15, 2015 @ 23:29:15
good luck, but I am sure you will be fine
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Nov 16, 2015 @ 07:48:46
Thank you!
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Nov 15, 2015 @ 23:03:32
Oh Ritu, I know the pain of this all too well. It’s done a little differently here in Ireland but I know how stressful it feels. It’s terrible feeling judged. The thing is, it never goes as badly as you think it might.Ii always find that the observer is always very constructive and the feedback really helps in the long run. I was once told that I hang my hands in front of me like a T-rex, so it can’t be worse than that LOL!
Best of luck to you 😀
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Nov 15, 2015 @ 23:16:13
Lol! Thanks for the words of advice and confidence! Really I can’t wait for the school day to be over on Wednesday, then I know it’ll be behind me! Unless it goes terribly, and I have to be observed all over again!!!
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Nov 15, 2015 @ 23:24:37
My instructor’s advice was always ‘be prepared, but not too much’ which sounds silly, but he was right. Too much prep can be a really bad thing.
I’m sure it’ll be totally fine and you can relax when it’s over. Even if there are some things that don’t go to plan, it’s never the end of the world! You must let us know how it goes 🙂
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Nov 15, 2015 @ 23:26:59
I will do Janey! If in need I shall ‘fudge’ it!!!
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