What I think
Being a teacher involves constant change and flexibility from types of children you teach to the your day goes. A lesson plan you have is cut short by a mandatory assembly- what now? Your a student teacher and have all these ideas that don't fit into the time, schedule, or teaching style of your master teacher- now what? You have a student with a disability that you have never worked with- now what? You have a child who speaks absolutely no English and you know none of their language- now what? A parent is upset about their child's grade and want to know what you have done wrong- now what? The questions can go on and on but my answer to all of them is the same. JUMP RIGHT IN! You have to get experience, being willing to try new things, make mistakes, learn from them and try again. You cannot be afraid of failure or doing something wrong. Jump into learning about your students, planning, modifying lesson on the spot, learning from experts, people who have been in the field for a long time, new teachers, administrator councilors and more. Never fear seeking advise of not being perfect! Every day as your students learn so do you. So I say jump into every experience, with and open heart and an open mind!