Never-ending Information

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I will be a junior year (!) education student this fall and am amazed by the amount of information that I learn and see every day. I never stop learning how a classroom may look or possible layouts. I am shown many arrangements for children who need adaptations to do well in school. I learn how hard it really is to write a lesson plan and worry that if I ever need to bring in a sub they won't do what I leave. It is all so overwhelming, and sometimes I wonder: can I really do this? Can I really take control of a classroom of 20+ children? 

The answer is yes. Yes I can. I am still learning and will never stop doing so. I have to have confidence in my professors. Confidence that they will teach me everything I need to know and that they will be open to any questions I may have. I have to believe in myself. I am a smart girl and can do this! If i pay attention in class and put the effort in (which there is no doubt I am putting the effort in!) then I will learn all that I need to. The classroom experience that I will obtain will help me hone my style and teach me valuable lessons. And, last but not least, I need to trust God. He will lead me in the direction that I need to go. He will support me and give me what I need if I just ask. 

Sorry, this was kind of a encouragement post for me, but any input? What do you do to encourage yourself when you become overwhelmed?

-Heather

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