It's hard to believe that school starts again tomorrow. This summer has been such a roller coaster, but I haven't quite convinced myself yet that I'm ready to start things up again. It's strange for me to feel more apprehensive than excited, but, unfortunately, that's where I am right now. I have successfully passed the last several days in almost complete leisure; I was (thankfully!) excused from Jury Duty, which left the end of my week wide open.
I did have a meeting on Wednesday for the Writing Program, to remind us of all the most important policies and new rules as well as to meet briefly with our TEADs and course directors (mine are the same this semester). They also showed this funny video on You-Tube. I'm trying to decide if it's worth showing to my class as I explain my own cell phone policy. Of course, it's texting (not talking) that is a problem in my classes. So frustrating.
I spent yesterday basically reading and watching movies. I watched My Fair Lady in the afternoon, and Mark and I watched 12 Angry Men in the evening after our walk. Both were quite good, and I think I'll use 12 Angry Men in my 102/108 class next semester.
That leaves me with today to get ready for my big first day. I'll teach from 9-11 (two classes), then go to an orientation meeting for new EL/L students (to talk about EGU, since I'm now a representative for our department), then I have my first class in the afternoon. So I do feel a bit like once I get through tomorrow, the rest of the week will be downhill; especially since my Tuesday/Thursday classes are with instructors I had last semester (so I have an idea about what to expect). I guess thinking about it all does make me a little more excited...I just hope I don't get too nervous before I teach. Really, the first day should be easy (except pronouncing my students' names!). I guess there's not much more to say about it at this point...I'll let you know how it goes.
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