Domain 6: Management of Behavior
Domain 7: Communication with Students and Colleague
There were two instances today where my authority was kind of "interrupted" by my teacher. I didn't necessarily take offense to them, it was just that I was wondering why she would do that knowing that I have to earn that respect myself otherwise kids will never listen to me.
I understood why she jumped in in both situations, but I don't think either was necessary. the first was at lunch when a little 1st grader started arguing with me. i was handling just fine...just getting ready to explain that we do not argue back but comply when we are told to do something but she jumped in and told him not to argue with me.
The second time, one of my students was opening and closing his box. I told him to stop and then had to tell him again. At least point, a verbal warning was fine; he was more in a daze than anything. After I told him the second time, she asked if he was doing that with his box and when I said "yes", she told me to take it away from him "please".
Again, it didn't really bother me; I just kind of wondered why she didn't think I was in control because I definitely felt like I was in both situations, and she is usually great at that with me...she allows me to demonstrate my authority and earn that respect from them. Just interesting, I guess. Thank goodness I have already established that for the most part. Otherwise, that could have hurt my effectiveness - something to keep in mind for the future.
I was grateful that I asked her how the afternoon went today though. We had another "off" day because we had to practice for our music program. So the afternoon, I felt, was kind of wasted, but we read a picture book and did a P Mooney activity (Mrs. Kirk does that). Whenever we don't do a lot in the afternoon, I feel like I'm wasting time or being lazy, but I know I must consider where the kids are at; they were exhausted, and so I decided it would be ok. I asked her what she thought after it was over, and she agreed, so that gave me more of a peace of mind. You know me...push, push, push...but sometimes, that just isn't the best choice to make!!
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Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI think once you have a classroom of your own you will really understand that her actions were not personal (which I think you already know:). It is hard to "let go" and leave everything up to someone else. She probably doesn't even realize that she did it...more a natural tendency. Good for you to keep in mind in case you would ever have instructional assistants within your classroom. They need to develop that authority as well but teachers have a hard time "letting go" and letting them have control. Sounds like all in all good lessons to store away.
Have a restful night,
Prof. Forshey