This week was my first week in the actual Teaching Credential Program. As part of the multi-subject cohort, our class focuses on how to teach elementary school students, and probably some junior high as well. As one of our intro projects, we had to do a presentation on the 2nd day of class. (At first, I felt overwhelmed with all the projects and other requirements we had to do. But as I sat in class listening to Dr. Sandra Ruppert--which btw its her 1st semester of teaching so our class is very blessed to have her :)--I really enjoy the way she presents the information. She's a very intelligent yet humble woman; she has so many things to share to us but whenever she speaks, her voice is so calm and the information she presents is not rushed. Very opposite on how I would do it...anyways, I like the class and our professor.)
Going back to our presentation, its basically putting together a "ME-Bag". Dr. Ruppert demonstrated it to us by bringing in a bag filled many items that represent different things in her life. I really enjoyed watching her pull out stuff from her bag because its kinda like Mary Poppins, you never know whats going to come out next! Plus, it really gives you a visual picture of who the person is. So today, we had to bring our own "ME-bag" and present it in class.
I had so much stuff! My bag was overflowing with different things: I had brown rice, pasta, green tea, a England Soccer Jersey (which belongs to my lovely husband...thanks love!), the Bible and other books, audiobooks and movies, my iPod, magnets from Ireland and Wales, stickers, pink pashmina, photos, bag from the Philippines and many others! When it was my turn to talk, I was so excited and such in a rush because we only had 5 minutes and I had so many things to talk about! My finale was the best...I ended with my son Jet's 1st birthday photo. He was beautiful :) It was the best way to end my presentation.
As everyone got to share their "Me-bags," we were all eyes and ears because we're all so eager to see what the person presenting is going to pull out next. It was great getting to know each person in a very personal way. I'm glad I'm in the Elementary cohort. Its seems so much fun and just inspiring! I pray that though it's going to get tougher, this semester will be better than last, that I would be better (not procrastinating), making the most out of every moment. As Dr. Ruppert said it in class this week (and I'm going to rephrase it a bit), "Every challenge is an opportunity waiting to unleash great things to you and to to others."
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