First Full Week of School

I have run into my first road block of the year. It is really more mental than anything else. One of my goals for the year was to try to be more collaborative and less "conceited" about my lessons and teaching methods. I am slowly becoming frustrated by not being able to do things my way (you know, the way I always have for 13 years). When reflecting on my frustration, I realize that in order to reach a higher level as a teacher I must be willing to try new things. Sometimes being comfortable is not such a good thing. Times change and people change. Just like when a student tells me that they know best and they don't want to try things my way, I have to be willing to open up and be accepting of other people's ideas. It's just a lot harder than I thought it was going to be!