WEEK 6 BLOG POST
I can remember all those great times we had
There were so many memories, some good some bad
Yes and through it all
Those memories will last Forever
There's peace in where you are
May be all I need to know
And if I listen to my heart
I'll hear your laughter once more
And so I got to say
I'm just glad you came my way
It's not easy to say
Goodbye
Lionel Richie
If I can call it a team or group them I will say I am going to find it hardest to leave the entire children in my present class as we are about to do in the next two weeks. The normal thing to hear is students missing their teachers but I think or the reality is teachers do miss their students as well if not much more. That is the feeling I am getting now and this assignment kind of bring it out the more. My students are unique, their uniqueness lies in their being smart, inquisitive, honest, the unique difference of each of them, and how they connect with me- I am more of their friend than their teacher.
The adjourning stage of any group is as relevant to members of that group as the other four stages though the function is different. While the other four stages are concerned with the task of managing and developing the group, the adjourning stage is concerned with the break up of the group.
To a great extent, I have bonded with colleagues and facilitators in this course despite the fact that it is an on-line course. Saying goodbye will not be easy and as such the adjourning phase will come with some challenges, however, the fact that I would have successfully completed the program, achieved my goals, and fulfilled the purpose of the program will give me a sense of achievement and the impetus to move on to new things.
Shola,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, adjourning is a part that ends a group of people that have formed and accomplished a goal together. Relationships were built out of trust and respect some relationships will continue and some will end. Regardless of how the group ends memories will still linger on. Good bye is never easy!
Very nice poem to share Shola! I enjoyed it! It definitely is going to be hard to adjourn from children because smaller children see teachers as second parents and they are more attached that adults with everything. Your relationships with your students will forever remain with them so even though you may not see them again, you have plenty of memories to share.
ReplyDeleteShola,
ReplyDeleteOver the past 8 weeks I have enjoyed reading your posts as well as your discussion's. They have been enlightening, encouraging and informational. It interest me reading about your life in Africa and beyond and of your many experiences.I do wish you the very best in your continued journey of excellance in the early chidhood field.
Regards,
Debra