so i started my job today! the day was basically training and by training i mean we actually take the sat class and at the end of each lesson we ask questions about how to teach. it seems like tpr has a vision of an ideal teacher and everyone is supposed to mold themselves into it. not a lot of freedom, but i guess that makes sense, they’ve got to provide a consistent experience for the hundreds of kids coming through. teacher is lisa, she’s peppy and nice, and does a good job of keeping you awake by asking questions literally every 15 seconds. “never say what you can ask,” rule one. right now i’m planning the teachback i have for tomorrow, which means she gave everyone 2 lessons out of the 3 we learned today and you make a lesson plan. gotta plan the whole thing but you only end up teaching like 1/4 of each section and you don’t know which section, no shortcuts. I figure i write down the boardwork I want to do, study that and then I’ll always know what I’m supposed to be talking about without having to check out a book, at least during the teachback tomorrow, during class who cares. this is where they judge my ability and decide how many classes I get, which will deeply impact my standard of living and if i save a ton of money or next to nothing. gotta impress tomorrow, no pressure.
also tomorrow: we initiate project: social.
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