Rate
I would rate this week a 5 because we are so close to the end and I GOT A JOB!!!
Observe
This week, as I observed 5 other classrooms it was hard to sit back and just observe after teaching for ten weeks. However, I learned so much in these classrooms. It was a great experience to see other schools and see how other teachers do things.
Reflect
This week my observations taught me that each school is unique and has its own way of doing things, just like each teacher is unique and has their own way of doing things.
Focus
This week I only had to focus on my classroom observations and finishing up final edits my portfolio video. I stayed focused and accomplished my goals for the week.
Be Productive
This week I was very productive and accomplished the goals I set for myself.
Have Courage
I do not think fear or apprehension held me back this week.
Begin Anew
Next week I will spend my last few days of student teaching with my kiddos and prepare to present my portfolio. I am a little nervous about presenting the portfolio.
Data
This week I did not necessarily analyze student data because I was barely at my school, but I analyzed my observation data to determine what I learned from these experiences and what I would like to carry into my future classroom.
Advice
I would advise student teachers to get some rest and enjoy the little time we have left with our students! We made it y'all!
NCTCS
This week I observed NCTCS 4d, "Teachers integrate and utilize
technology in their instruction.” Two teachers I observed used technology tools I had not seen or heard of before. They used Clickers, which is similar to pluckers but the students have the technology rather than the teacher, and Hot Dots, a reading comprehension tool.
Portfolio
My portfolio is complete!
University Supervisor
My CE and I have no questions or concerns. Thank you for all you have done for us this semester!
Friday, April 28, 2017
Thursday, April 13, 2017
4.13.17
Rate
I would rate this week a 5. It was an awesome week and now it's finally spring break!!!
Observe
This week I was pleasantly surprised by how much I am still learning from my CE as I sit back and observe her. Yes, I observed her before but it is different now that I have been the one in front of the classroom for 10 weeks.
Reflect
This week my work/experiences taught me that you are never finished learning. There is always room for improvement and bettering yourself as an educator. You can learn these ways to improve yourself by observing veteran teachers.
Focus
While I would like to spend break doing as little as possible. I need to do a little portfolio work so that it will be ready to fall into place upon our return to campus.
Be Productive
This week, I could have spent more time working on Portfolio work. I had a lot of other things going on and didn't make as much time for the portfolio. I feel a little behind now.
Have Courage
I do not think fear or apprehension held me back at all this week.
Begin Anew
My first logical step for next week is to get some rest. Then the next step would be finalizing my classroom management piece and philosophy for the Portfolio.
Data
This week, I analyzed Mock EOG scores and responses to help my CE determine areas students really need to focus on for review when we return from spring break. Our students completely bombed multi-step word problems on the Mock Math EOG. This was because students do not take the time to analyze the problem they are solving. When I taught math, we constantly identified what we knew and what we needed to know after reading a word problem, before ever solving the problem. However, when students work alone, they tend to "forget" to analyze the problem. When my CE reviewed with the students, they realized they made so many careless mistakes because they did not analyze. My CE plans to continue enforcing and practicing analysis of word problems. Though I am not currently teaching math, I was able to help my CE plan a lesson for review.
Advice
Take lots of pictures! These are the days you want to remember. When your students ask you to wear converses so you'll match, do it and take a picture. When the Tar Heels win the NCAA Championship, wear Carolina Blue and take a picture or when your students run in the Fun Run, go and cheer them on (and, you guessed it, take a picture).
I would rate this week a 5. It was an awesome week and now it's finally spring break!!!
Observe
This week I was pleasantly surprised by how much I am still learning from my CE as I sit back and observe her. Yes, I observed her before but it is different now that I have been the one in front of the classroom for 10 weeks.
Reflect
This week my work/experiences taught me that you are never finished learning. There is always room for improvement and bettering yourself as an educator. You can learn these ways to improve yourself by observing veteran teachers.
Focus
While I would like to spend break doing as little as possible. I need to do a little portfolio work so that it will be ready to fall into place upon our return to campus.
Be Productive
This week, I could have spent more time working on Portfolio work. I had a lot of other things going on and didn't make as much time for the portfolio. I feel a little behind now.
Have Courage
I do not think fear or apprehension held me back at all this week.
Begin Anew
My first logical step for next week is to get some rest. Then the next step would be finalizing my classroom management piece and philosophy for the Portfolio.
Data
This week, I analyzed Mock EOG scores and responses to help my CE determine areas students really need to focus on for review when we return from spring break. Our students completely bombed multi-step word problems on the Mock Math EOG. This was because students do not take the time to analyze the problem they are solving. When I taught math, we constantly identified what we knew and what we needed to know after reading a word problem, before ever solving the problem. However, when students work alone, they tend to "forget" to analyze the problem. When my CE reviewed with the students, they realized they made so many careless mistakes because they did not analyze. My CE plans to continue enforcing and practicing analysis of word problems. Though I am not currently teaching math, I was able to help my CE plan a lesson for review.
Advice
Take lots of pictures! These are the days you want to remember. When your students ask you to wear converses so you'll match, do it and take a picture. When the Tar Heels win the NCAA Championship, wear Carolina Blue and take a picture or when your students run in the Fun Run, go and cheer them on (and, you guessed it, take a picture).
NCTCS
This week I think I grew in the area of NCTCS 4c (using a variety of instructional materials). This week, I only taught Science. This was odd for me to only teach one subject, but I taught about animal adaptations. On Monday we read an article about animal adaptations and on Tuesday, students performed a skit about animal adaptations. We had a field trip on Wednesday, but today students will research an animal of their choosing to determine the animals adaptations, predators, behaviors, and how it uses these adaptations and behaviors to protect itself from predators.
Portfolio
Next week, I will finalize my classroom management piece and philosophy for the Portfolio.
University Supervisor
At this time my CE and I have no questions or concerns.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
4.7.17
Rate
I would rate this week a 4 out of 5. It was hard stepping back, even though I only handed back math. My kids don't seem to understand and ask each day, "Why aren't you teaching us anymore Miss Everett?"
Observe
This week I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I applied for a job on Saturday afternoon and had a FaceTime interview with that same school on Monday afternoon. It is becoming real that in a few weeks we will graduate and in a few months we will have classrooms of our own.
Reflect
This week I was amazed at my kids' response to me stepping back. They adjusted well to my CE taking over Math, but still each day asked why I wasn't teaching it anymore and when I would teach math again.
Focus
This weekend I am going to focus on editing my Philosophy and adding to my behavior plan/classroom management piece.
Be Productive
This week, it felt hard to focus and get a lot accomplished. I felt like I was forcing myself to do work after school each day. I'm not sure why, but I hope to rid myself of this feeling over the weekend.
Have Courage
This week, I was a bit nervous going into the interview, but I was myself and shared what I knew with the principal. I feel that though apprehension and indecision can arise, student teaching has prepared me for interviews and a future job. The nerves quickly faded as I began talking with the principal.
Begin Anew
This weekend I am going to push myself to work and to get out of the mode of having to force myself to complete tasks.
Data
This week, I analyzed and observed student responses to review/study questions throughout our social studies lessons on Monday and Tuesday and modified my Wednesday lesson to best serve my students. I realized students either were not studying at home like they should or were not retaining the information. To combat this or balance this, we did an in class study session on Wednesday. First, students used their study guides to quiz one another. Then, I used Plickers to quiz students. Students still needed to study after school, but Plickers showed improvement from last week's SS quiz grades and Monday and Tuesday review/study responses.
Advice
I would advise you to stay on top of things and try to have as much finished before spring break as possible. None of us want to work on assignments over break!
NCTCS
This week I think I grew in the area of NCTCS 3b ("encourages students to investigate the content area to expand their knowledge and satisfy their natural curiosity"). My students were so interested in our reading lessons this week. We were reading myths and studying mythology. The students were excited about reading each day and came to class with facts about gods and goddesses they had looked up at home. Several students checked out mythology books while at the library on Tuesday and they even pretended to be gods and goddesses at lunch and on the playground. It was the cutest and coolest thing ever.
Portfolio
This weekend I am going to work on editing my Philosophy and adding to my behavior plan/classroom management piece.
University Supervisor
At this time my CE and I have no questions.
I would rate this week a 4 out of 5. It was hard stepping back, even though I only handed back math. My kids don't seem to understand and ask each day, "Why aren't you teaching us anymore Miss Everett?"
Observe
This week I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I applied for a job on Saturday afternoon and had a FaceTime interview with that same school on Monday afternoon. It is becoming real that in a few weeks we will graduate and in a few months we will have classrooms of our own.
Reflect
This week I was amazed at my kids' response to me stepping back. They adjusted well to my CE taking over Math, but still each day asked why I wasn't teaching it anymore and when I would teach math again.
Focus
This weekend I am going to focus on editing my Philosophy and adding to my behavior plan/classroom management piece.
Be Productive
This week, it felt hard to focus and get a lot accomplished. I felt like I was forcing myself to do work after school each day. I'm not sure why, but I hope to rid myself of this feeling over the weekend.
Have Courage
This week, I was a bit nervous going into the interview, but I was myself and shared what I knew with the principal. I feel that though apprehension and indecision can arise, student teaching has prepared me for interviews and a future job. The nerves quickly faded as I began talking with the principal.
Begin Anew
This weekend I am going to push myself to work and to get out of the mode of having to force myself to complete tasks.
Data
This week, I analyzed and observed student responses to review/study questions throughout our social studies lessons on Monday and Tuesday and modified my Wednesday lesson to best serve my students. I realized students either were not studying at home like they should or were not retaining the information. To combat this or balance this, we did an in class study session on Wednesday. First, students used their study guides to quiz one another. Then, I used Plickers to quiz students. Students still needed to study after school, but Plickers showed improvement from last week's SS quiz grades and Monday and Tuesday review/study responses.
Advice
I would advise you to stay on top of things and try to have as much finished before spring break as possible. None of us want to work on assignments over break!
NCTCS
This week I think I grew in the area of NCTCS 3b ("encourages students to investigate the content area to expand their knowledge and satisfy their natural curiosity"). My students were so interested in our reading lessons this week. We were reading myths and studying mythology. The students were excited about reading each day and came to class with facts about gods and goddesses they had looked up at home. Several students checked out mythology books while at the library on Tuesday and they even pretended to be gods and goddesses at lunch and on the playground. It was the cutest and coolest thing ever.
Portfolio
This weekend I am going to work on editing my Philosophy and adding to my behavior plan/classroom management piece.
University Supervisor
At this time my CE and I have no questions.
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