Blog: Write any final thoughts you’re having about your whole master’s experience.
Overall, this has been a really positive and rewarding experience for me. I’ve enjoyed developing professionally and taking a deep dive into APE and its effect on my students. This is the first time in my seven years of teaching that I have devoted this much time outside of work to thinking about my teaching. The reflection process has been so useful thinking about new ways to meet the needs of my students. It has been great exploring so many new applications that I most likely would have never stumbled upon or known that I have a use for. I’ve become considerably more comfortable on the computer and using various programs that can enhance my teaching. My brain is going about a million different directions right now as I feel about 95% complete on all of our projects. Each one needs a little tweaking and I’m hoping in the next couple days to officially check some of those off to move onto the next one. This year has flown by and it's hard to believe that this program is coming to an end. It really feels like we just started our first class this past summer. Perhaps it's the crazy and endless busyness that has occurred from then to now that has seemed to evaporate time. A masters program is supposed to be challenging and tough, but it was achievable. We have had tremendous support from our teachers that has really helped manage everything along the way. I feel like I lucked out with such an awesome cohort. I’ve appreciated everyone's unique background and the knowledge that they have brought to each and every class. Of course, the laughs along the way are exactly what I needed to keep going. So thank you all!
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Eric W.
5/4/2022 02:24:22 pm
Oh man, it is currently SO difficult to just sit and focus on each individual element that needs to get done one-by-one. I keep jumping around and doing little things here and there. At some point here I need to settle into a groove of knocking big chunks off the list.
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AuthorMy name is Bailey Tucker. I teach Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (APE) at Calistoga Elementary School. I have a strong passion for sports, athletics and fitness. I've been involved with sports my entire life and that is what ultimately led me to the path of teaching. I have recently obtained my APE Authorization to teach PE to students with special needs. This has been a growing passion of mine and I have immensely enjoyed working in this new field with my students. I'm looking forward to this next chapter and working towards obtaining my masters degree. Archives
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