I would rate this week as a 5 out of 5. This week if felt so weird not teaching during the day! We have had a fun week of Easter parties, egg hunts, and Easter centers and crafts.
OBSERVE
This week I went and observed one of the 1st grade teachers in our school as one of my first observations. I really enjoyed this and got to see the different dynamic from kindergarten to 1st grade.
REFLECT
I have been reflecting a lot this week as I am working to put together my video and looking back at all the pictures and videos we have done this year.
FOCUS
This week my main focus was to start organizing all my pictures and videos to make sure I had enough evidence to back up my philosophy.
BE PRODUCTIVE
This week I could have spent more time on my website and starting to video the tutorials of my technologies.
BEGIN ANEW
Next week I want to finalize everything for my portfolio while I have this break to solely work on this.
DATA
Some data that I worked with this week was related to the numbers for next year’s classes. This was looked at and analyzed during our grade level meeting this week.
1b. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school .
This week I lead by consulting to a first grade teacher and getting to observe half of their day to see some similarities and differences.
2a. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
This week I focused a lot on just loving on my kids and realizing that in a few weeks I will not be seeing them everyday. I felt I was able to do this more as the assisting role.
3d. Teachers make instruction relevant to students.
I feel like we have really been trying to enforce those 21st century skills into all instruction areas to help better prepare these students for first grade.
4b. Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students
This week I still helped plan as a grade level for the next few weeks that we have left of school.
5c. Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.
I noticed that even though I was not teaching this week it was much more natural for me to correct students and help with the behavior.
My CE and I do not need any additional support from my university supervisor right now.
Abby,
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see the videos and pictures from the wonderful semester you have had! I think that seeing everyones portfolio will be such a great experience. I know you have touched so many little lives in your classroom, and I know those children have touched your life as well. I'm so proud of you and I hope you are proud of yourself!
I am so pleased you are enjoying your classroom observations! It is also nice to hear that you feel more natural to correct students and help with their behavior. You have indeed shown so much growth in management of student behavior!! You will be a very successful beginning teacher! I am proud of you!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
Enjoy your spring break!
Abby,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to start seeing other classes! I hope your field trip went really well and all the kiddos behaved!