October 28th, 2008
I am feeling more encouraged in my classroom because one of my girls in my small group started speaking in English. Albeit, she was repeating things mostly, but before she was completely silent. I'm very excited to see if she will continue expanding her vocabulary in the classroom. I can't wait for tomorrow and I finally feel like I'm doing something right.
October 30th, 2008
I'm still very encouraged by my student's progress. She is even able to ask Ms. Zwisler if she may use the restroom! Full sentences!!! I'm also able to get her to participate in my class. She responds to my questions and I love being able to watch her think, it is so cool to me! I'm also glad that I am able to start their morning routine with the whole class next week.
Friday, October 31, 2008
The new classroom
October 21st, 2008
I am not liking my placement already. I feel frustrated because I only get about thirty minutes to teach and my mentor teacher doesn't even see me teach during that time. I don't feel like I am learning much. I hope things change soon because I feel bored and that I am not doing anything for a lot of the class period.
October 23rd, 2008
I'm still feeling like I am not doing anything in my classroom. I wish I was able to get feedback from Ms. Zwisler. I also feel like I do the same thing each day and I'm not sure how to change it up everyday, because of the basal reader set up.
I am not liking my placement already. I feel frustrated because I only get about thirty minutes to teach and my mentor teacher doesn't even see me teach during that time. I don't feel like I am learning much. I hope things change soon because I feel bored and that I am not doing anything for a lot of the class period.
October 23rd, 2008
I'm still feeling like I am not doing anything in my classroom. I wish I was able to get feedback from Ms. Zwisler. I also feel like I do the same thing each day and I'm not sure how to change it up everyday, because of the basal reader set up.
Week 6
October 7th, 2008
To be an effective teacher, one should always put the children's needs before my own. My goal as a teacher is to strive to make my students feel safe and loved in the classroom so that they have the best environment to learn.
A good teacher preparation program should consist of good, effective teacher and a lot of teaching experience. I feel like the partnership program is the best method for teachers to be educated. We learn a lot in our classes and have relationships with our teachers and get so much teaching experience.
Student achievement is affected by the expectations of the teacher and the effectivenes of their teacher. I think the expectations of the teacher affect the students the most.
October 9th, 2008
Mr. Macias' classroom was by far my favorite class this year. It really surprises me how much I will miss this classroom. I have learned so much and feel so much more comfortable teaching. It was so easy to smile in that classroom once I got used to it. I also feel like I learned a lot about myself. I found out I was a lot more patient and caring that I originally thought. I'm so sad to be leaving this class, but I am so excited for an SEI classroom.
To be an effective teacher, one should always put the children's needs before my own. My goal as a teacher is to strive to make my students feel safe and loved in the classroom so that they have the best environment to learn.
A good teacher preparation program should consist of good, effective teacher and a lot of teaching experience. I feel like the partnership program is the best method for teachers to be educated. We learn a lot in our classes and have relationships with our teachers and get so much teaching experience.
Student achievement is affected by the expectations of the teacher and the effectivenes of their teacher. I think the expectations of the teacher affect the students the most.
October 9th, 2008
Mr. Macias' classroom was by far my favorite class this year. It really surprises me how much I will miss this classroom. I have learned so much and feel so much more comfortable teaching. It was so easy to smile in that classroom once I got used to it. I also feel like I learned a lot about myself. I found out I was a lot more patient and caring that I originally thought. I'm so sad to be leaving this class, but I am so excited for an SEI classroom.
Week five
September 29th, 2008
Today has been such an off day for me. I felt so thrown off because I got in late today and forgot some of my things for my lesson. I felt like my mentor teacher was disappointed in me and my lesson. I just am so off today and I did not enjoy teaching. I hate that feeling. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
October 2nd, 2008
Today I went on my first field trip with my class. It was so fun, but a lot of work. The kids loved being at the fire station and we're pretty good. They asked a lot of questions and the firefighters were very patient and kind to them. They all got little firemen hats as well. It was very cute. I think if I were to do a field trip like that I would have made groups for the kids so that it would be a little more organized.
Today has been such an off day for me. I felt so thrown off because I got in late today and forgot some of my things for my lesson. I felt like my mentor teacher was disappointed in me and my lesson. I just am so off today and I did not enjoy teaching. I hate that feeling. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
October 2nd, 2008
Today I went on my first field trip with my class. It was so fun, but a lot of work. The kids loved being at the fire station and we're pretty good. They asked a lot of questions and the firefighters were very patient and kind to them. They all got little firemen hats as well. It was very cute. I think if I were to do a field trip like that I would have made groups for the kids so that it would be a little more organized.
4th week
September 23rd, 2008
The past two days my class has been so incredibly chatty. It's sort of frustrating. I know I am doing a good job teaching though. The more I become comfortable in that class the more comfortable I am using the stars and adding and subtracting points. I know they're testing my limits to see how far they can push me. Hopefully they'll understand that I will not be pushed too far.
September 25th, 2008
What kind of person do I want to be?
I want to be a person of integrity. I want to be someone who can be trusted by my colleagues and my students. I also want to be a person who is loyal to her loved ones and can be counted upon by people.
The past two days my class has been so incredibly chatty. It's sort of frustrating. I know I am doing a good job teaching though. The more I become comfortable in that class the more comfortable I am using the stars and adding and subtracting points. I know they're testing my limits to see how far they can push me. Hopefully they'll understand that I will not be pushed too far.
September 25th, 2008
What kind of person do I want to be?
I want to be a person of integrity. I want to be someone who can be trusted by my colleagues and my students. I also want to be a person who is loyal to her loved ones and can be counted upon by people.
September 16th 2008
This week has been an off week. I feel like I am just out of my rhythm. Today there was a substitute teacher and the kids are kind of crazy. However, my reading groups are going well. Today I had the kids take pictures with my camera as an activity. They had so much fun taking pictures and having pictures taken of them. It was a blast!
The second week and Mr. Macia's class
September 10th, 2008
I really love Mr. Macias' class. I feel like I'm learning a lot and gaining a lot of experience. Mr. Macias has a few kids who need a lot of guidance and reinforcement in the classroom. It's giving me a lot of practice with classroom management. After this class I think I will have a lot of knowledge of how to get my students' attention and back on track. I also like how Mr. Macias uses stars as behavior markers. When a child misbehaves he turns the star over and the student loses their classroom privileges.
September 11th, 2008
I feel like lately the kids have been so off the wall. I feel like it is harder to keep their focus on whatever I may be teaching.Despite feeling a little overwhelmed by their craziness at times, I love the kids. I feel comfortable in this classroom and feel like maybe I could teach this grade (2nd grade)in the future.
I really love Mr. Macias' class. I feel like I'm learning a lot and gaining a lot of experience. Mr. Macias has a few kids who need a lot of guidance and reinforcement in the classroom. It's giving me a lot of practice with classroom management. After this class I think I will have a lot of knowledge of how to get my students' attention and back on track. I also like how Mr. Macias uses stars as behavior markers. When a child misbehaves he turns the star over and the student loses their classroom privileges.
September 11th, 2008
I feel like lately the kids have been so off the wall. I feel like it is harder to keep their focus on whatever I may be teaching.Despite feeling a little overwhelmed by their craziness at times, I love the kids. I feel comfortable in this classroom and feel like maybe I could teach this grade (2nd grade)in the future.
The First week...or so
September 2nd, 2008
Do I feel different starting this semester than last semester?
Yes, I do feel different starting this semester because I feel more prepared to start this year, because this time, I know what to expect. I felt so prepared going into the classroom today as opposed to being scared out of my mind and not knowing what to expect. I fell like I'm being thrust into the classroom and I enjoy it! I have so much more experience now and I feel less like a student and more like a teacher.
September 4th, 2008
The natural learners in our school are eager to learn, yet can be held back in their desire to learn. We need to lead our students into a realm of discovery and allow them to question and lead themselves to discovering the answers on their own.
Conditions that support and enhance learning are conditions that create a welcoming and safe environment.
I believe that learners gain and maintain their perspective in learning when they are involved in their own learning. I also think it's important for students to feel that what is being taught to them is important and relevant to them.
Do I feel different starting this semester than last semester?
Yes, I do feel different starting this semester because I feel more prepared to start this year, because this time, I know what to expect. I felt so prepared going into the classroom today as opposed to being scared out of my mind and not knowing what to expect. I fell like I'm being thrust into the classroom and I enjoy it! I have so much more experience now and I feel less like a student and more like a teacher.
September 4th, 2008
The natural learners in our school are eager to learn, yet can be held back in their desire to learn. We need to lead our students into a realm of discovery and allow them to question and lead themselves to discovering the answers on their own.
Conditions that support and enhance learning are conditions that create a welcoming and safe environment.
I believe that learners gain and maintain their perspective in learning when they are involved in their own learning. I also think it's important for students to feel that what is being taught to them is important and relevant to them.
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