P/T Conference

I have mixed emotions about the mock parent/teacher conferences. It was difficult for me to act as though this was a true conference. There was a lot of commotion in the classroom with everyone talking at once, and it was a little hard to stay on task. It was also a challenge talking and answering questions about a nonexistant student. 

On the other hand, it was helpful putting the whole thing together, and at least getting some practice in a "conference" setting. Even though it wasn't exactly how a true parent/teacher conference would be, it was still good practice for us. It was slightly intimidating just talking to a fellow classmate, and I know it will be even worse with real parents. It also made me realize how much work is put into these conferences by the teacher, and I only had to do this for one student. It has given me ideas for when I am a teacher, and how I should prepare for conferences.