Reflection: There is a lot on my plate right now, as a new ESOL teacher. But I've got to push ahead...my students look to me for guidance and I need to experience professional growth. It's a personal issue for me. I need to take it one day at a time, 2-3 challenges per day at a time. More than ever, it is important to celebrate personal victories as a new teacher, in planning a particular lesson, in pushing forward with the gradual release model, in communicating effectively with coworkers, in making and keeping appointments--being present in an environment where I believe I can make a difference in the lives of learners.
Personal victory: After some discussion with my mentor, I was able to rethink an approach to teaching "distinguishing proper nouns from common nouns"--to create a more stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful learning experience. I am understanding real-world connection to mean having a clear purpose for your life--practical and relevant for my children.
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