Student Teaching

Week 8

I would rate this week at a 2. I have suffered from an excruciating migraine all week and it has made me quite ill. Just looking at computer screens or anything with lights makes me very nauseous
Observe
This week I was able to get through to one of my students that I was having a hard time with. This student had been testing me, but I sat him down for a heart to heart and we have been getting along quite well
Reflect
I definitely need to keep myself healthier so I can be at my full potential every week. I need to figure out what is the cause of these migraines and better control them so I can be a better teacher for my students
Focus
My confidence was lacking this week. Because I was not feeling well all week I knew I was not at my best. I am hoping for better for next week
Be Productive
I could have spent more time working on edTPA and less time worrying about not being capable
Have Courage
I was affected greatly this week because I felt as if I would not be able to complete edTPA in time or do well.
Begin Anew
The first logical steps for next week is to spend as much time as possible working on edTPA
I analyzed some math data this week to help guide my instruction for next week
To other student teachers: it may be the hardest time in your educational career, but keep on pushing through because we're going to make it
NCTCS
1a I was able to empower my students to do better in the effort they put towards their work by rewarding those that were always on task
2a I was able to provide a positive environment with the student I was having a hard time with
3d I was able to relate to students with persuasive writing that they should try to persuade someone to let them have a pet. They loved this and was very excited to do this
4e I was able to use a lot of technology in this week's lesson with the chromebooks and mousebots.
5a I analyzed a lot of math data to inform my instruction for next week