Today I gave my E5-A class their oral test that I spent all last week preparing them for (I also wrote the test). I was holding my breath today, since a test is not only a teaching tool, but also the best indicator of how one is doing as a teacher. Would the test prove that I needed improvement? I was delighted to have a 94% as the lowest grade. Huzzah! I think I'm more excited than the kids were about the good grades!
Today, being Tuesday, was also the day for our weekly teacher meeting, in which a different person has to teach a lesson to the other teachers each week. This, naturally, was my week. It's a little nerve-wracking teaching to your coworkers, but I did a great job. My coworkers, and particularly my boss, had only positive things to say about my lesson and my teaching style. What a relief! I'm still in shock to find that I'm actually somewhat capable as a teacher.
As if the test and the teaching lesson weren't enough, tonight was cell group. Guess who was hosting and in charge of the lesson....yep, me! I taught a historical lesson on the book of Exodus last week and wanted to do a second part to it this week covering the crossing of the Red Sea. I was so relieved that my lesson went well and that my friends appreciated it and benefited from it.
I feel like I've been center stage all day today! Finally, at almost midnight, I am out of the spotlight and can relax. Don't assume that I'm complaining, though. Today was a great day. Constant spotlight and all. I actually really liked having all the pressure on today, even though it got the adrenaline pumping. It felt a little like being back in college, and showed me that I am ready to be back in grad school.
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