4/15/2011
Today was my last day with this class. I got to play Easter games with the students on the SMART board. We also went to art class and made clay pinch pots. We went to the library and the librarian read the students a book. When they were finished they were allowed to play some games that helped them to recall the story they had listened to. When we went back to class I worked with a few students individually on some reading packets. I really will miss these students. Hopefully I can talk the teacher into letting me come back every once in a while.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
4th Visit
4/13/2011
Today I got to watch a movie with the students on the board. Once we finished with the movie I worked with a small group of students on some math problems. The other students were working on computers at the same time. Some were using the board to play games and puzzles.
Today I got to watch a movie with the students on the board. Once we finished with the movie I worked with a small group of students on some math problems. The other students were working on computers at the same time. Some were using the board to play games and puzzles.
3rd Visit
4/11/2011
I got to work one-on-one with a very challenging student. I could tell this student didn't really like working with me but we got through it together. Some of these children have a difficult time with basic reading skills. I hope that I can help them to love reading. The teacher has already stated that these children may struggle when they get to middle school because they won't be accustomed to reading at the grade level. I will try to help as much as I can.
I got to work one-on-one with a very challenging student. I could tell this student didn't really like working with me but we got through it together. Some of these children have a difficult time with basic reading skills. I hope that I can help them to love reading. The teacher has already stated that these children may struggle when they get to middle school because they won't be accustomed to reading at the grade level. I will try to help as much as I can.
Second Visit
4/8/2011
Well today was just as good as my first day here. My teacher used the board again today. We also broke the class up into three groups and I got to work with some students one-on-one. I also went with the class to the art room and helped them make puppet dragons. I am really starting to bond with some of the students. Most of the students are sort of shy and will take a little while to warm up to me. I really love this class.
Well today was just as good as my first day here. My teacher used the board again today. We also broke the class up into three groups and I got to work with some students one-on-one. I also went with the class to the art room and helped them make puppet dragons. I am really starting to bond with some of the students. Most of the students are sort of shy and will take a little while to warm up to me. I really love this class.
First Impressions-2nd Edition
4/1/2011
My first impression of this school is that it is a lot better than the last school I visited. All of the teachers are very nice and seem to love their jobs. I also like the interior of the school. It is welcoming. There are murals on the walls that cater to the children. I love my teacher. She is blunt and to the point. I like that she is open with me about the challenges of teaching a class like this. The teacher used the board during my first observation. The students were also allowed to get on the computers and work on math problems. Some students also played math games on the SMART board.
My first impression of this school is that it is a lot better than the last school I visited. All of the teachers are very nice and seem to love their jobs. I also like the interior of the school. It is welcoming. There are murals on the walls that cater to the children. I love my teacher. She is blunt and to the point. I like that she is open with me about the challenges of teaching a class like this. The teacher used the board during my first observation. The students were also allowed to get on the computers and work on math problems. Some students also played math games on the SMART board.
Whew.. Last Day!
3/10/2011
The students are getting ready for PASS testing. All the class had to do today was read 3 out of 6 essays and evaluate them. They had handouts with the essays on them. Another day where the SMART board wasn't even turned on. I hope I have a board that I can use when I become a teacher. My observations have shown me what I don't want to do when I get in the classroom.
The students are getting ready for PASS testing. All the class had to do today was read 3 out of 6 essays and evaluate them. They had handouts with the essays on them. Another day where the SMART board wasn't even turned on. I hope I have a board that I can use when I become a teacher. My observations have shown me what I don't want to do when I get in the classroom.
My Time Is Almost Over
3/4/2011
Okay the teacher didn't even turn the board on today while I was there. The students did worksheets and read out loud about ancient Rome. There isn't a whole lot to talk about this time. I can't believe the teachers don't make use of the technology that they have.
Okay the teacher didn't even turn the board on today while I was there. The students did worksheets and read out loud about ancient Rome. There isn't a whole lot to talk about this time. I can't believe the teachers don't make use of the technology that they have.
I Don't Think I Like This
2/25/2011
I really don't think I like this school. Today students were supposed to be working in their projects for English. Today is free Friday. The students are allowed to bring their iPods to listen to. Well these students are playing on their cell phones and looking at inappropriate material on Youtube. I sat there wondering if I should say something to the teacher. Then I realized that she actually could see what they were looking at. She made a few half-hearted attempts to stop them. I believe that the school could do with some software that blocks this material. Maybe even a cybernanny. Plus I can't figure out why students would need a cell phone at this age. Who are they going to call when all of their friends are in school with them. This makes no sense. Ahh.. the joys of technology!
I really don't think I like this school. Today students were supposed to be working in their projects for English. Today is free Friday. The students are allowed to bring their iPods to listen to. Well these students are playing on their cell phones and looking at inappropriate material on Youtube. I sat there wondering if I should say something to the teacher. Then I realized that she actually could see what they were looking at. She made a few half-hearted attempts to stop them. I believe that the school could do with some software that blocks this material. Maybe even a cybernanny. Plus I can't figure out why students would need a cell phone at this age. Who are they going to call when all of their friends are in school with them. This makes no sense. Ahh.. the joys of technology!
Okay... So Maybe Not
2/18/2011
Well. Today was not much better. I think that some of the teachers wish they could be anywhere but where they are at school. I still didn't see a lot of technology used in this particular class. They did listen to a CD and watch a video using the board and Youtube. That was about the extent of it. So for the most part the board has been used as a projector up to this point.
Well. Today was not much better. I think that some of the teachers wish they could be anywhere but where they are at school. I still didn't see a lot of technology used in this particular class. They did listen to a CD and watch a video using the board and Youtube. That was about the extent of it. So for the most part the board has been used as a projector up to this point.
First Impressions
2/11/2011
My first impression of the school is that it could use a lot of cosmetic work. I hope that the atmosphere is better than actual building. I am ready to get started observing.
Well the class thatIobserved today is studying ancient Greece. They were actually watching a movie (Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief). They used a TV instead of the SMART board.
The second class did their Bell work and then watched the same movie. This group was very rowdy. I didn't really see the use of technology. I hope next time is a lot better.
My first impression of the school is that it could use a lot of cosmetic work. I hope that the atmosphere is better than actual building. I am ready to get started observing.
Well the class thatIobserved today is studying ancient Greece. They were actually watching a movie (Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief). They used a TV instead of the SMART board.
The second class did their Bell work and then watched the same movie. This group was very rowdy. I didn't really see the use of technology. I hope next time is a lot better.
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