So, I was told recently that I will be able to teach 11 days worth of Data Management. I will be preparing the lessons, teaching the lessons, administering the tests, and all of that fun stuff.

Then, the VP told me that he needed me to cover a Physics class. One day, they were writing a test. The second day, they just needed me to play a video.

Unfortunately, the second day of Physics coverage overlapped with the first day of Data Management. So, I e-mailed the VP and said that I would cover the test day, but the other co-op would have to cover the video lesson while I taught Data Management (which is more relevant to my career).

I thought this was suitable. The other co-op, Melissa, doesn’t seem to have as much to do as me. (Students have rarely come to the tutorial centre to get help from her, whereas I had 5 or 6 people today alone, and it is only the first real week of classes). Melissa pointed this out, by the way, so please don’t think I’m being conceited or anything.

So, the VP e-mails me back and says that he has discussed it with the principal, and they want me in the physics class, while they are going to bring in another substitute to teach Data Management.

So, here is the scoop.

I will have to make the lesson for that class. Give it to a substitute. And then I am going to go to a physics class, put on a DVD, and sit there.

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Does this make any sense? Am I popping crazy pills?

I’m here to learn how to teach from an experienced staff and with hands on experience. How does playing a DVD and sitting on my butt teach me how to teach?