I really wanted to use this blog to reflect on a
decision I’ve been weighing in on for some time. For the past two years I have
volunteered happily serving as an instructor for ASU101. I even seized the
opportunity to coordinate the effort as my internship. But I really feel that
it is time to move to the next step and to learn some more skills in the art of
teaching. I feel that as an ASU101 instructor there is no importance in the
class through the views and opinions of many people in the university whether
it be faculty members or the students.
As a result I am contemplating the opportunities I
could gain by becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant. I say this because
teaching ASU101 has become somewhat of a mundane task for me because I’m not
really teaching content but rather facilitating a discussion module. As a TA I
feel that because I’ll get to work with a professor that is teaching a class
that is content of practicum rich I will be able to get a larger grasp of how
to prepare powerful lectures and thoughtful course content that will help the
students in their future endeavors.
Hey Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI know not matter what you decide that you will make the right choice. I dont think you should give up hope on ASU101. I have seen you teach the class before and you have a true passion for it. I know you make a difference in their lives. Maybe you can do both TA and ASU 101? Maybe without the stress of putting together the class for 15+ sections and only teaching one ASU101 Class might help. But don't give up hope and keep your head up! You are doing amazing!
Hi Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI know this is late, but if you are still completing what decision to make I'll suggest that you take some time to internalize your needs and wants in order to come to the realization of what is really important to you and where you will like to invest your time. Because a lot of time we have passion for things we don't need to worry about and that can be a burden. But whatever you decide, as long there is passion in what you do, you will be fine.