Hello Ally,
I share the same anxiety/fear about not being able to translate or express something because of a lack of knowledge in a second language. Although I don't know my placement school yet, I will probably be assigned to Southwark, since I speak Spanish. I think it would be a perfect opportunity to practice my Spanish skills, but at the same time I am nervous about how effectively I will be able to fulfill my role if I sometimes don't know the right words for certain things. Also, the fact that Spanish can look different for different students depending on their background, so I will have to be extra mindful of what I say to make sure the students understand me. I am also nervous about what role I should play and the expectations the teacher might have of me. What would you say is the best approach to working in a classroom where you will be speaking a different language for the first time? Would I be a hindrance to teachers? Or would I actually be able to provide support for both teachers and students? Sorry, this was just me sorting out my thoughts, but let me know if you share these same feelings so we can talk a little bit more about how to make the most of our internship experiences!
I share the same anxiety/fear about not being able to translate or express something because of a lack of knowledge in a second language. Although I don't know my placement school yet, I will probably be assigned to Southwark, since I speak Spanish. I think it would be a perfect opportunity to practice my Spanish skills, but at the same time I am nervous about how effectively I will be able to fulfill my role if I sometimes don't know the right words for certain things. Also, the fact that Spanish can look different for different students depending on their background, so I will have to be extra mindful of what I say to make sure the students understand me. I am also nervous about what role I should play and the expectations the teacher might have of me. What would you say is the best approach to working in a classroom where you will be speaking a different language for the first time? Would I be a hindrance to teachers? Or would I actually be able to provide support for both teachers and students? Sorry, this was just me sorting out my thoughts, but let me know if you share these same feelings so we can talk a little bit more about how to make the most of our internship experiences!