Week 5

3a. Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

I feel that aligning our instruction has been an incredibly important part of our meetings here lately. I am glad that we are talking about this because it is definitely something that will benefit us in our classrooms. Sometimes when I think about the enormous task that is ahead of us, I am frightened that I will not be qualified or good enough at doing my job. I have a huge passion for this career, but I am not sure if I will meet my own expectations (I have pretty high ones for myself). I want to be a leader and change the field for the better. I hope to be creative and innovative. I also want to have great relationships with my students, and instill confidence in them that they are capable of being the absolute best that they can be, no matter what.

I just get overwhelmed with the enormity of lesson plans, assessments, being creative, integrating technology, etc.

But I'm sure that I am just freaking out because I'm stressed and need more sleep. I am passionate about educating students about music, and letting students know that I believe in them!

Until next time,
Austin Beasley