What Have You Learned About The Profession Through Your Observations Of A Local School Classroom? What Do You Agree With? Disagree With? What Would You Do The Same? Differently?

I've noticed a lot working as a 1st year teacher. Being a PE Teacher at my Middle & High School has been very interesting so far. I don't have a ton of equipment, so I'm trying my best to do my best with what I have. I'm working to get grants and more equipment for my students to be able to teach a variety of sports, games, and activities as well as physical fitness techniques. If I could change anything it would be starting school a little later. We start at 7:21 and end at 3:30. That is very long day for students. I have learned to be very selfless very quickly as a teacher. I've also learned that this job can be very challenging at times. I think we have pretty good disciplinary procedures at my school. I'm still learning everyday so I'm not 100% sure on things I would change or disagree with just yet. I do however, love our Christian aspect of our school. The students are required to go to chapel once a week as well as dress up. I love how our principle gets on the intercom every morning and gives the students a bible verse and prayer to start their day. I think our class times are fine being at 51 minutes long. As a teacher, I'm really learning what works and what doesn't when it comes to my students and productivity. I have a long way to go but I feel like I'm on the right track. I also really love how supportive my coworkers are. That has made a world of difference in my experience so far.