I would rate this week as a 5 out of 5! I felt much better leaving each day after my lessons this week then I have any other week. We still had some behavior bumps this week but no week is perfect.
OBSERVE
I think something that surprised me this week was seeing on of my students read through a book in guided reading and get almost every sight word correctly. This was one of my students
that has just recently been put on a Tier plan and is at risk but after this week spending some
much needed one on one time in Title 1 has made improvements!
that has just recently been put on a Tier plan and is at risk but after this week spending some
much needed one on one time in Title 1 has made improvements!
REFLECT
This week I learned a lot from my math lessons. Math is the subject I feel the least confident in and struggle coming up with fun engaging activities that still align with the Eureka script. This week some days were fails and others were great successes. I found that whole group activities with manipulatives on the carpet made the lessons more fun and engaging that then letting students
use write and wipes make worksheets less boring and so routined.
use write and wipes make worksheets less boring and so routined.
FOCUS
My long term goal for edTPA math is to have a solid lesson segment and small group
planned so I feel confident with this piece. This week after talking with my CE we have come up
with a time frame and segment that will hopefully represent this. I have been set back with timing
and with the topics we are going over which has been frustrating, but I think the reschedule was
necessary to get the best content for this.
planned so I feel confident with this piece. This week after talking with my CE we have come up
with a time frame and segment that will hopefully represent this. I have been set back with timing
and with the topics we are going over which has been frustrating, but I think the reschedule was
necessary to get the best content for this.
BE PRODUCTIVE
This week I could have spent less time in the classroom after school. I feel like I get sucked into cleaning up the classroom each day and wiping down counters and tables with all the
sickness going around. I feel like time freezes when it is just me in the classroom after school, but then I get off on tangents of things to do around the classroom and forget what I’m actually
suppose to be doing which is planning.
sickness going around. I feel like time freezes when it is just me in the classroom after school, but then I get off on tangents of things to do around the classroom and forget what I’m actually
suppose to be doing which is planning.
HAVE COURAGE
This week I definitely had more courage with parent communication. Sometimes my CE will help with the parent contacts since she has more free-time during the day now, but this week she was out the majority of the week so I took over this aspect. I called two parents of students who
are struggling with behaviors and talked about some next actions steps to take. I also did a lot of
texting back and forth with parents about upcoming events like the 100th day, Valentine’s Day, and
our field trip.
are struggling with behaviors and talked about some next actions steps to take. I also did a lot of
texting back and forth with parents about upcoming events like the 100th day, Valentine’s Day, and
our field trip.
BEGIN ANEW
My first logical steps for next week are to focus on edTPA so I will come prepared to the next seminar and be able to utilize my time.
DATA
Some data that I analyzed this week was during our inclusion time. We have been working
with nonsense words and I really paid attention to which students need more assistance with
sounding and reading these words more fluidly.
with nonsense words and I really paid attention to which students need more assistance with
sounding and reading these words more fluidly.
NCTCS
1a. Teachers lead in their classroom.
This week I lead in the classroom to facilitate the lessons to my students and to lead in
contacting parents when needed.
contacting parents when needed.
2a. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationships with caring adults.
This week I tried to provide a positive and nurturing environment for students by welcoming students every morning into the classroom with hugs and helping them unpack.
3d. Teacher make instruction relevant to students
This week in math we worked a lot with manipulatives and showing more than, less than,
and equal to.
and equal to.
4b. Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students
This week we used manipulatives and songs and dance to learn more about fire safety and make this a fun learning experience.
5b. Teacher link professional growth to their professional goals
At the end of this week I had my second observation and got to analyze my growth thus far and plan additional ways for me to grow in this experience and become the best teacher I can be.
This week I planned my February Global Awareness plug which we will be doing next week so that was exciting and took a lot of creativity to try and make this relevant and easy to compare to the United States as well as the country we looked at in January.
My CE and I do not need any additional support from my university supervisor right now.
Sounds like you have indeed had a great week and accomplished so much!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely exciting to see a child learn to read!! I am so pleased you have been a part of this wonderful process.
I certainly identify with the daily cleaning of the classroom. I use to do this all the time and, like you did not pay attention to the clock.
Take care!
Wow! A 5 out of 5 is great and something to be proud of, even with your CE being out sick. I loved reading your blog this week. Under the have courage part, that is great that you got to take that step and talk with parents about next steps for their childs behaviors. GO YOU!! That is a goal of mine in the next week. I know that this last few weeks have been hard with edTPA but we just have to keep pushing. Have a great week next week!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are thriving, Abby! I am so glad to hear that! Seeing those first steps towards becoming a reader is such a special thing to experience, and even more special to know that you had a large hand in helping that child get to that point! I am so proud of you with your parent communication this week. I know it is often times nerve wracking to think about contacting parents about anything that isn't positive, but it has to be done. It makes us more effective teachers when we open that line of communication. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteHey Abby! I am so glad you had a great week this week! We are also having some behavior challenges in our class as well. I am really working hard with these students to figure out the best ways to help them. I also had to do some rescheduling of my teaching for edTPA due to being out sick Monday and most of our students being out sick this week. I hope these germs go away soon. I have found whole group activities for math on the carpet in a circle are very successful. The students seem to need more hands on activities during math time and more directions. I hope you have a great week this week! Best of luck on your edTPA endeavors!
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