Week 13 Reflection

This week was very stressful for me because I had a lot on my plate. First, is that I have taken over all of the classes so I have to do more planning and teaching. I really enjoy teaching the advanced classes but this is my first experience planning for two different courses. It can just be confusing trying to keep everything in line.

I also had a lot to grade this week. The most important thing I had to grade was student lab reports. It was the first time that I had to grade substantial papers from students and it was interesting to see their writing. I think that they struggled because it was their first time writing a scientific paper but I believe it was a good introduction for them and I hope it prepares them for future work.

Finally, I had to prepare for a presentation that I was giving at the WVSTA conference. I had been asked to present my work with hydroponics in the classroom and so I was busy trying to put the final touches on my presentation. It was an honor to present and it was a great experience. I learned a lot and it was nice to interact with in-service teachers. It was the first time I really saw how there is a community of educators including teachers and professionals from all over.