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If you could do student teaching over again how would you do it differently and what is the most useful advice you could give to someone about to go through it?

I have student teaching my senior year of college (two years) and I am super anxious about it. What's the best way to prepare and what should I expect?

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Lisa’s Answer

Taking on something new can often stir up a bit of anxiety. Remember, you're only a novice once! This nervousness is a positive sign - it shows you're invested and passionate, and that's something you can't really learn from a book. Have you considered reaching out to some of your favorite teachers from the past? I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help ease your worries. Alternatively, you could seek out a mentor in your field. Do any of your friends or family have connections in education?

Start gearing up for the goal you aim to achieve. If you don't quite hit the mark, don't worry! You're still learning and you can always add more depth or switch things around for the next time you tackle the subject. Embrace the anxiety, don't shy away from it. The greatest learning experiences often come from stepping out of our comfort zones, and it's NEVER as daunting as you imagine! Best of luck!
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This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, and the first thing I might suggest to anyone is to try putting yourself in the shoes of your audience. You've already been there, so it's a matter of recalling what methods helped you learn best.
Here are a few things that help me:
- Be prepared - I get anxious about public speaking as well. What helps me overcome the anxiety is to focus on the topic and all that I plan to excitedly discuss, rather than the sea of people looking up at me. Prepare good supporting materials (handouts, presentation, quizzes), and focus on the wealth of knowledge you bring to the discussion.
- Set the stage - Create an agenda for what you plan to discuss. You can start by telling a story, posing a question or laying out a scenario.
- Interaction - Have a god mix of knowledge sharing and interaction.
- Gamification - It's great if you can gamify a concept. Students might earn badges or answer quizzes as part of your teaching structure.
- Examples - Concrete examples help bring the theoretical concepts to life and make for great teaching tools.
- Collaborative learning - Students can team up and learn together, solve problems and discuss topics. This creates a supportive environment by providing additional resource to the students apart from help from instructor.

Other people might have other tools that help them, so definitely talk to other experienced teachers.
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