Right now I am in the middle of making a transition from being a student to learning how to be a teacher. So far the transition is going smoothly, but there are definitely some things that I have had to learn. As I continue my education, as a student, I have realized that we are all learning to be more professional even amongst our own peers. Being a student usually meant that I was able to be totally relaxed and casual with everything I did: how I dressed, how I spoke, etc. Now I am learning how to be a professional in my college and in the field.
During my field experience hours this semester I learned a lot about student-teacher interactions and how to keep things professional AND lighthearted. There are things that I might say to my younger cousins or joke around about with other people that I would probably not say in the classroom. NOT because any of these are inappropriate, but I have learned that one has to maintain a level of professionalism when talking about teacher-student relationships. It is important to remember that I am their teacher, and not there to be their friend. I think that has been the hardest part for me, as I get along well with children but I really like to make them laugh all the time. This isn't a bad thing, but I have been learning that if you joke around too much with students they will probably not take you as seriously when you are trying to teach.
There are many different dynamics that one must adjust to in every day life. How I act with my friends in different than how I act with my classmates, professors, field experience students, co-workers, etc. Becoming a professional is all about knowing how to act and when, without actually losing your identity.
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