Domain 6: Management of Time
Today was Grandparents' Day at school. I knew that our schedule would be a little different, but I did not even stop to consider the fact that the kids would be VERY distracted today. From our room, they could see all the grandparents arriving and walking inside. They were also asking every few minutes when their grandparents would arrive and if it was time to leave the classroom. I found some flowers in the trashcan this morning, so we made little bouquets for our grandma's, which kept their attention. But once they started working on their worksheets, I started to lose them. So, I decided to just read to them for the last 10 minutes. I read our series book and then I allowed the book keeper to pick out a pick too. We usually do both of these activities any way, but today the time was moved and even though we had less time to do things today, I felt like at least would those, they would be getting something out of the morning.
It just goes to show again, just like a change in weather, a full moon, or a 2-hr delay, you have to be flexible and willing to work with the students. Instead of frustration, I must be excited for them and embrace their excitement as well. I just hope next time I will be more prepared.
I also realized that since the boys were "off" today, that finishing our morning work/worksheets would not be a good idea to do this afternoon. Instead, I went ahead and went through out regular afternoon activities so that their attention would be kept a little easier! And some people think teaching is a breeze;)!
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Olivia,
ReplyDeleteYou are very wise! Many teachers would have proceeded as normal and become frustrated which then not only are the students off task but then the teacher is upset...not a good combination. Teacher as a Decision Maker...you are modeling that well!
I pray tomorrow goes well...back to normal (if that is even possible:).
Prof. Forshey