I don't know if it's me or spring fever, or the end of the year is just coming too fast. I am not at all interested in this course. I feel that I can complete the activities from the book, but they have little to do with what we discuss in class. It also seems that we are reading a lot of articles regarding becoming a principal from the late 80's and early 90's. I'm not saying that good practice should be this year's research. Many of our best practices in administration are tried and true methods--I just don't feel I should be reading an article containing antiquated back to school night parent letters.
If I need to be shook up a little, please let me know. I just feel that all the work I am putting into the interviews and activities goes unnoticed. If we are supposed to be emailing the assignments, why aren't we discussing them the next class? I guess I just need instant gratification!! I want to know that all the hard work is going towards a cause, and right now I don't feel it is.
This is one of the reasons I created this blog. I wanted to be able to write about things that will jump start conversation. I also wanted to be able to use this as a jumping point for clarification on confusing issues....so many times I have sat silent because I feel like I have no idea what the heck the teacher is talking about (Wildman mainly). This is the perfect opportunity to make sure we are all on the same page and help each other through the tough times--kinda like I am having right now. I need to have purpose to what I am doing, and as of late, I just don't feel that it's there.
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I too am frustrated. I email in my assignments and have no idea if I am giving him what he wants. The discussion is not over the activities. Many of the activities require some administrative perspective that I thought we would get within the confines of the class - but we do not! Just remember you are not alone-but we all have to stand together.
ReplyDeleteThis class does lack purpose as far as I am concerned. I feel like I am doing the work just to get it done. It has little value for me because we get zero feedback other than he puts points in for our grade. If he is giving out all these articles then we should be at least discussing them in some detail. I am beginning to understand what Penny was saying in the last class.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do feel your frustration. I think this blog will help us clarify things that we are all uncertain of in the future. I think the book is really informative, and I also like the case studies. However, I would like to discuss the reading topics more in class.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note-- I really like our cohort. Every single person in this group makes this experience that much better. It just wasn't the same over spring break! We are all in this together--we'll make it. :)
Just finished Chapter 15 activity. Easy to find demographic data, but digging up data on adults participating in school groups was difficult. We don't keep demographic data on the groups, so all I could report was ancedotal (sp). I have enjoyed most of the case studies, but the book is vague on how to tackle many of the case studies. I usually ask an administrator at lunch what they would do and go from there. Bring on Wildman and let's get this quarter done.
ReplyDeleteAmen brother John! I am trying to work on this now and am just frustrated that I am putting in so much time and effort looking for demographic information and we probably won't even discuss it in class. I have also enjoyed most of the other case studies as they are very reflective on what I would do as an administrator. I think my boss is tired of me asking him what he would do in this situation...but it's the best I have for now. I don't know what's worse - this class or the fear of Wildman again. I just want it to be over already.
ReplyDeleteOne class down... Trying to do this class AND field work AND wrap up the year with cums, taking down my bulletin boards in my classroom is gonna be, um, very exhausting. I have to make sure to clarify things this time around. Last time, boy was I constantly asking, "What? What is it that he wants on the assignment?" Was I the only one who had a hard time with the exact assigment directions? Better start printing out next weeks readings! Thanks to Kelly for printing last weeks! I totally forgot about how Dr. Wilman's classes are. I did think last week's class went faster than our last class sessions. Anyone else feel like that?
ReplyDeleteFrustration is setting in - as is doubt in the minds of our fellow classmates. Each one in this cohort has something to offer - we are all dedicated professionals - I feel that we are being forced to jump through hoops to simply weed out the "weak"! We all need to stand firm and finish this program with our heads held high!
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