Young teacher: first weeks at school are hard, but the job is a doable mission
The first year in a school is a test for every new teacher, particularly the opening weeks. Haralds Dravnieks, who teaches design and technology at the Riga State Classical Gymnasium, is going through this now.
The first year of work in a school is a challenge for anyone starting out as a teacher, and the first few weeks tend to be the most difficult. Haralds Dravnieks is currently going through this experience.
Since 1 September he has been teaching design and technology at the Riga State Classical Gymnasium. In his work, the young teacher tries to develop students' creative abilities and practical skills.
Many educators face similar difficulties when they first start working in a school. Adjusting to a new environment, a class and a set of responsibilities takes time and effort, but Dravnieks' story suggests that the task is achievable.
Design and technology lessons put the emphasis on hands-on activity and creative thinking, which helps students acquire skills useful in everyday life. This is what Dravnieks wants to nurture in his students from the very first weeks of work.
The source text is brief, so further details about his experience, the challenges he faces or the students' reactions are not given.
