Student Teaching

Week Five

I would rate this week at a 4 again. My lessons went really well, I'm doing better in the afternoons with my classroom management, and I have a great team on my hallway that has helped  me with any needs I have. I have developed meaningful connections with the staff at my school.
Observe:
Almost all students were able to show growth in their reading. Our unit was "How to read aloud like an Expert" and the students were able to incorporate my lessons into their reading, which made me feel very successful with them.
Reflect:
I most definitely need to focus on teaching math strategies. While I do okay with this subject area, I know I can improve upon this area so the students understand the math clearly.
Focus:
The more I'm in the classroom, the more confident I become that I will be a great teacher. This aligns with my long-term goal of regaining my confidence in becoming a teacher.
Be Productive:
I could have spent more time on my portfolio and edTPA and less time stressing about the next week's lessons.
Have Courage:
My week was impacted greatly by apprehension and indecision. I spent Monday and Tuesday very stressed about my first observation that I made sure to have a preponderance of evidence. I wasn't sure exactly what I needed so I did too much, but I was scared of what could happen so I did not teach to the full extent of my abilities.
Begin Anew:
Next week I have to continue on with working on my lessons every single day. I have to make more log forms to fill in for my portfolio as well.
I looked at some data that informed me that my students did not understand how to find an answer in a text to prove that their answer is correct. I will be re-teaching this during interventions so my students will be able to use the text as guidance for finding the correct answer to any questions asked about the text.
Other student teachers- be friendly with all staff members! They are your resources and are there to guide you in your journey as you continually grow into becoming a great teacher.
NCTCS
1b I was able to demonstrate leadership in the school by collaborating with specialists and other teachers about what a student on an MTSS tier plan needs to work on and what a student in speech therapy needs to work on so they can become successful in their academic career.
2d I collaborated with specialists to help my lessons benefit the students.
3d I was able to make instruction relevant to students. I even had a lesson on "Needs and Wants" where students were able to use things in a basket from a home to determine if it was a need or want. These were all items they have used or use on a regular basis.
4h I have been using multiple methods to assess what my students learn. I keep a reflection on each student for each lesson.
5b I have been able to analyze my own development that aligns with my professional goals
I wasn't able to complete much of my portfolio because I had been working on paperwork for my county. Neither me nor my CE need any additional support for this week.