Day 11

 On this 11th day of classes I had to do another language cycle and communicative moment, along with a section of parents meeting. I think I learned a lot from the previous week, I wanted to be more organised and to better manage my time. For this reason, I was able to plan my assigned sections with more peace of mind let's say. It is still difficult for me but I didn't rush as much as I did last week. As for the parent's meeting, I was really really nervous to speak in front of the kid's and teen's parents. I did the section of the student's report, where I informed them of how the course was going and of any recommendations. I tried my best delivering this information and trying to hide my nervousness, so I think I did well; Nidia also remarked that I did a good job so it was very reassuring. On the othe hand, I feel like the kids and preteens are starting to get me as a teacher. It is still not easy for me but I think the more classes go by the more I'm used to them and the other way around; they are very sweet, and so I look forward to keep on accompanying them throughout their learning process this semester.

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  1. Angie Torres30 de octubre de 2025 a las 7:31 a.m.

    Hello, Alejandra. Dealing with parents is sometimes hard because they can be demanding. However, this is also a good chance to explore some other skills when it comes to communicating your ideas to them and exploring your problem-solving skills as well. I’m happy to know tat Nidia gave you positive feedback regarding this aspect. The more you deal with parents, the more experience you will get.

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