On my way to Arcola Community School I was both nervous and excited. What if the kids didn’t like me? Or what if it’s too much for me too handle? I mean, it’s my first year in university and already I’m in a classroom. What if I scar these kids for life?
After my experience all of these worries were at ease. Getting us into the schools this early is an excellent opportunity and I loved every second of it. I was introduced to the staff and the rambuncious kids welcomed me with curious and loving eyes. The teacher I am working with is enthusiastic about us helping out in the classroom. This was my first time working in a community school. I did not grow up in a community school, but have learned a lot about them through the EPS 100 class that I am currently enrolled in. In a community school the students usually share a similar background. Most of the students are of blue collar families and/or of aboriginal decent. Community schools allow local agencies, institutions and citizens to contribute to a stronger learning program. Some of there main focuses are to be life long learners and work on the parents literacy and parenting skills as well. The schools are given extra funding to provide nutrition plans, after school programs, etc. The schools also take a School Plus approach to learning. It was great seeing these programs and ideas at work. My time at the school gave me a greater appreciation of a teachers and the hard work they put into their career.
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I was really hoping to get placed in a community school for EPS too, but I didn’t. I think you’re lucky, because there’s only so much that reading and listening about community schools can really do to wrap our minds around the concept. I want to look at getting placed in a community school for an internship. Please, let us know more about your school placement goes, and what makes this school different!