Are my placement expectations normal?
I had a very relaxed and supportive se1, with a y4 class that were content with present then independent work, and waiting to be marked. I am now in a more stressful se2, with a very needy and hyperactive y2 group, who dont wait to be marked, and I am constantly frazzled. There are send children on both placements, but the se1 send kids were much more independent. Se2 send are constantly needing support to write even a sentence. I also have to write extremely detailed lesson plans that are effectively a play by play of the entire class, when se1 were happy with a general overview.
I do not mean to complain, but I talked to my classmates and they said they aren't doing play by play lesson plans, and they all seem to be having a happier time than me. I totally understand that some schools are harder than others, and ks2s are much nicer to work with for me personally, but I feel my expectations have ramped up hugely to the point where I am considering dropping out very early into se2.
Nobody on placement has been unkind to me for the record, and it is common knowledge that I am neurodiverse and mentally ill, and I have been praised for not leaving the class in a panic (I actually wouldn't leave during a panic attack, I would just sit down, but they haven't seen my panic attacks yet so they don't know that). I am just wondering if this is normal? I have reached out to my academic mentor to ask as well, but I will probably get a faster answer to my question from the teachers here