The first day of class can either be overwhelming or totally boring.  ED PYSCH 401 was definitely not boring.  We touched on a lot of different topics that will be covered in more detail throughout this semester.  Some of the areas we touched on included: CSEL, INTASC Standards, and the various theories that will be discussed.  The most interesting topic was the chance to co-teach a lesson with a fellow classmate.  I think this will be a great opportunity to meet someone new in class and learn how to work with someone that may not have the same point of view or methods of teaching.  I hope to get a better understanding of different classroom techniques, ways to improve the learning environment that I provide as a teacher, and I hope to get a deeper understanding of the theories.  I do not expect to remember every theory and the exact details but I do think that I will be able to relate the theories to a classroom situation after this course.  Overall, I think this course will be challenging but very intriguing.