Domain 5 Methodology
Domain 7 Communication
Some good things about my student who always frowns...he got into math today (actually all my students did), my teacher told me he was excited to journal on Friday when I was gone, and yesterday he loved science (which she later told me he does!). I've learned that using him for demonstrations is a great way to get him involved! Yesterday during science he even shared answers out loud! WOOHOO!
I tried more direct instruction today, more individual work, but still hands on with some good examples. They responded well, and I think we will get the results my teacher is looking for. It wasn't bad; it was a good day, and the students seemed to do well. I was so excited that they grasped the concepts in science...energy flow, food chain, herbivores, etc. They even were biting on so well to the lesson that I took their interest a bit further than planned! YEAH! So that will probably be my subject where I do more of my own thing. BUT, my teacher is gaining ideas from that. She said she likes what I do in science and before, I think they just read and talked about it...Do I hear an artifact??:)
Real quick before I forget...I did my TWS on a whole literacy unit...grammar, vocab, spelling, reading...is that ok or should I have done just one topic from one subject? It's not too late to change if necessary!
I also had a chance to speak with my teacher a bit about my philosophy. Tom had challenged me last night to at least verbalize it because I am going to have to do that one day. I wasn't sure how this would happen/work out because I didn't know if it was the best thing. But just through talking today, it came up again and even though I didn't share everything, I was able to just talk about how I believe in group work but with the pressures put on teachers, it's hard (I hope I didn't use the word impossible because even though I think it is, I didn't want to offend her by coming across as a know-it-all) to do when you have tests and expectations to meet. So we just talked about standardize testing and how it seems contradictory with how they are wanting us to teach and yet, what better way is truly out there?
Have a great night!
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Olivia,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are seeing progress:). I hope it is encouraging you! I know you are making a difference (both with your students and your teacher). I think you've found a good approach to balance of direct instruction and group work.
Would you be up to me visiting on Thurs? I have some time before class and thought I could come out. If that would work is there a good time? Just let me know.
I'm praying for you!
Prof. Forshey