April 5, 2019

I would rate this week as a 5 out of 5. I had my 5th and final observation, got all of my standards checked off, and PASSED EDTPA!!!! What a weight that is now lifted off of my shoulders.

OBSERVE

This week I observed some great listeners. After watching my video from my observation I saw how attentive my students have become and just overall how much more mature they are becoming, and better listeners.

REFLECT

This week I really am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Finishing my observations, getting the opportunity to talk and conference with my principal and talk with my university supervisor about the growth that I have shown over the course of the semester. Then reflecting on all the hard word that I have put into my edTPA and then getting that score to prove it.

FOCUS

This week my focus was on making sure I had proof in my binder of all the remaining standards that I needed to get checked off as well as having sufficient evidence in my PDP.

BE PRODUCTIVE

This week I could have spent more time on my portfolio instead of on my binder, but in the weeks to come my portfolio and observations can be my sole purpose.

HAVE COURAGE

This week I had the courage to open that score report from Pearson that revealed my scores. I was so nervous and anxious about these scores.

BEGIN ANEW

Next week I want to finalize who I am going to go observe and where and focus on each element of my portfolio and start getting sections ready to put in my LiveBinder.

DATA

The data that I got to observe this week was related to the MTSS data within our classroom and grade level. This was during our grade level meeting. We analyzed each student from each class to determine if they needed to be moved to a different tier or even be pulled out of their tier plan for next year.  

1c. Teachers lead in the teaching profession.

This week I lead in the teaching profession by getting all of my standards checked off as proficient and working towards finishing my student teaching strong.

2d. Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.

This week we got to analyze and pull one of our students out of their tier plan from all the growth observed and documented in their progress monitoring which was such a thrilling moment.

3c. Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content area disciplines.

This week we incorporated our upcoming zoo field trip with learning about the different types of animals and then where these animals live in Africa.

4b. Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students

This week we did a lot of hands on learning especially in math where were are working on solving and writing addition and subtraction problems.

5b. Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.

This week through conferences and edTPA scores I have moved one step closer to my goals of becoming a professional teacher and having a classroom of my own.

My CE and I do not need any additional support from my university supervisor right now.