[nobe-l] First day volunteering

[Kayla James]

No. Everything is open and unstructured.


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> On Jun 15, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Judy Jones via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I can see where it would be difficult when something like that happens.  Not
> impossible to overcome, though.  It sounds like you were in an open setting
> with a bunch of other activities going on?  Just a guess.
> 
> Is there a designated confined area for reading and math?  Do you have a
> designated length of time to help a group of kiddos?
> 
> Also, have you had a chance to become familiar with the area where you are
> working i.e. the classroom or part of the school?
> 
> It's hard to know how to respond without knowing more, but take into account
> that first days can be trying in and of themselves.  Another thing, are you
> around the kids otherwise where they can get to know you?
> 
> Volunteering helps you to get a feel for teaching, but not quite the same as
> having control over your classroom.  Are your duties and who you report to
> clearly laid out?
> 
> Just some thoughts.
> 
> Judy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NOBE-L [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kayla James via
> NOBE-L
> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 9:42 PM
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> Cc: Kayla James
> Subject: [nobe-l] First day volunteering
> 
> 
> 
> I began volunteering today. I helped four first graders with reading and
> Math. It went okay, but suddenly all of my students got up and left. I felt
> embarrassed and had to ask the "teacher" to bring them back.
> All of the teachers were college kids like me, but none were interested in
> being teachers.
> I felt drained when I left there. Once again, I wondered if I was cut out to
> teach.
> Will update again the next time I go.
> 
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