Week 1!
This week I am observing my classroom and getting used to the classroom rules and procedures. This week is going to be given a rating of 4. While this week has been going well, many of the students have had breakdowns from missing family members or forgetting rules, such as how to walk in line and turn in work. This week I got to achieve helping three students understand the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction book by going through buckets of books and determining why they are fiction or non-fiction and giving me an explanation as to why they believe this. All students showed understanding! I have not started lessons yet in the classroom. My short term and long term goals are in the process of being made. I could have spent more time helping the EC and lower students in the classroom instead of sitting and observing. Apprehension has affected me from being at my full potential. I am afraid of getting comfortable in a classroom. Next week I begin making my first lesson for student teaching! The mental clutter I can clear is understanding how the class schedule works and organize that into how I will teach my lessons. There are some parts of the day that are unclear to me, but I know with my time next week I will be able to understand the classroom system better. My advice to other student teachers is to get work done early! It is easy to get in the habit of procrastinating, but it is a lot less stressful to get work done early. I have completed the outline of my portfolio and an introduction to myself for my school webpage I'm building. There is no support needed at this time.
NCTCS
Standard 1E- I have shown fairness in how I treat students. I have shown high ethical standards by arriving early and prepared every day.
Standard 2A- I have been nurturing to students. I have calmed students that were crying or having a bad day.
Standard 3B- I have followed along with the lessons my CE teaches and have been able to assist students in understanding the lesson.
Standard 4E- I helped students with their critical thinking skills by asking them intriguing questions during individual work.
Standard 5C- I have been exploring new ideas on how I can teach different subject matter.
I am pleased you had a productive week and are getting settled in your classroom. It sounds like you were able to be productive and successful in helping students this week. I am sure you will clear up any concerns about the classroom system next week. Don't hesitate to ask your CE or call me if you have continued questions.
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