I guess that's half the fun though right?
My eight week practicum will take place at Prince of Wales Secondary in Vancouver. Because this school runs on a linear system instead of a semester one, I'll be taking on six classes: two sections of Social Studies 8, a section of Social Studies 9, two sections of English 11 and a section on English 10.
What I'll be teaching:
Social Studies 8: The High Middle Ages and The Arab World
Social Studies 9: The Regional Geography of N. America and The Arrival in Canada
English 11: Poetry
English 10: Short Stories
Listing my classes in this blog makes my heart beat faster. The weight of responsibility on my shoulders is quite heavy. I can't believe how much planning I have to do. I've already started Socials 8 and I've got a good idea of what I want to do in the other classes, but still - where will I possibly find the time to plan 6 classes?!
For this practicum, I've set up a WikiSpace for students to access all of the information needed to succeed in their respective classes. It's still a work in progress, but so far, I think it will be more of a useful tool than a nuisance. I realize that having a WikiSpace may actually cause me more work in the long run, but I think actual having and using one will be a great learning experience. To see my WikiSpace go to ms-citton.wikispaces.com - unfortunately, I can't provide readers of my blog with any of the passwords, but hopefully I'll be able to keep up with this blog and tell readers all about my experience with this tool.
I've heard that it's a wonderful school with wonderful students. My mentor teachers, whom I've really only talked to via email seem really great. I think they will be a fantastic resource. The expectations are high for both my performance and the students in my class. I am definitely up to the challenge. So, here goes nothing...
