This week in 435, is when it is all starting! During class, we went over Learning Experiences 4 and 5. These Learning Experiences are going to allow us to gain insight on how our schools and teachers handle behavior. When I first met my teacher, she told me that this was North Elementary's first year of being a PBIS school. She had said that she has always done positive reinforcement in her classroom, but they are just now adopting it for the whole school. I learned that for Learning Experience number 4, we are supposed to write it like a reporter. We are not supposed to state our opinions or give our thoughts on this document. However, Learning Experience number 5, we are supposed to create a classroom management plan for our future classroom. Learning Experience number 4 is going to serve as a stepping stone for Learning Experience number 5. I think I am going to get a lot of great ideas from my Clinical Educator on this project! Classroom management is one of her strengths, and as I shared with her, this area is one that I have the least amount of experience.
I have been in communication with my teacher via text. I sent her a message letting her know that I had been thinking about her and the students during their first few pays of school. I have yet to go and introduce myself to the students, but am eager to meet them soon!! I think my CE and me are going to make a great team! She said this year wasn't just going to be her classroom, but it was going to be OUR classroom and that made me really excited to begin this wonderful year!!!
For my research portion of my blog this week, I found a blog post from an experienced teacher specifically writing to new teachers. I loved this post because it was all about establishing routines and that is right up my alley. I see myself as being very structured and I love following routines, and knowing what to expect. She gave advise on how to open and close lessons without wasting time, and allowing the students time to jump start their brains, or reflect on their learning experience. My favorite opening activity from the post actually came from a comment that someone had left. The teacher said she begins each class with upbeat music and has her class to clap and chant. She says this allows them to collaborate and come together, and have her class in all in sync, ready to start the day. My favorite closing activity was the scale rating feedback from the students. I think it is very important for the teacher to know how their students felt and what they thought about the curriculum and how the lesson went. Feedback often times direct which way the class is going to continue to go.
Here is the link to the blog if you would like to check it out, I definitely encourage you to do so!!
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/6-opening-and-closing-routines-new-teachers-rebecca-alber
The NCTCS that I can implement with this blog are number one and number four. I think it is important to share our ideas with other colleagues and gain great advice from one another. A teacher leader is eager to share their teacher tips and is open about accepting new ideas to add to their collection. Teachers facilitating learning for students is also very important, because at the end of the day, it is the student's best interest that is our main goal. Gaining feedback from them and deciding on how to conduct the rest of the class is crucial for a success classroom. Teachers should know the best way their students learn and should incorporate that into all of their lessons!
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
The Beginning of the End!!!
I am extremely excited about my last year here at GWU!! I finally got my placement and went and met with my teacher today!! She seems pretty awesome ad I already just adore her. I loved how the classroom was set up; she had it arranged to where it felt cozy in there and the theme was a beach. As I was driving to meet my teacher, I had a thousand thoughts and questions running through my head. When I got there, she met me at the door and greeted me with the biggest smile, and that is when I knew I would like her. From the second I met her she made me feel welcome! After a decent conversation, she took me under her wing, and showed me around the school, and she introduced me to every staff member in the school building! I was greeted with a lot of "Welcome to the family" and "I'm here, if you ever need anything". I couldn't have asked for a better a better day at my school!
Today, was also the first day of classes, and it is slowly but surely sinking in that I am a part time college student, and part time teacher. As we went over the syllabus and course calendar this week, I thought about just how much I am going to accomplish, as well as grow in such a short time period. My life is going to change completely when I meet my students and I cannot contain my excitement. I think this year, I will be more motivated and determined to produce my best work, not just for the letter grade I want, but also because I will see how it effects my students. I have already got some of the items on the Clinical Experience Checklist checked off and am ready to see how the rest of the semester unfolds!!!!
This week I chose to research how to keep an open line of communication between the teacher and the parents. It is proven that in most cases, if the teacher has a strong relationship with the parents, then the student is more likely to succeed in the classroom. I read an article written from a mom's perspective, but she is also a teacher as well. It was nice to see what she had to say about how to best and most effectively communicate with parents these days. I was interested to read four items that she recommended for open communication, not only for teacher to parent, but also school to community. Student blogs was the first listed, and I absolutely love this idea!! I think it allows the student to express what is going on in the classroom and how they feel about it. Next, which I was shocked to see, was social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). This allows the community to see through the windows of the school and be aware of what is going on in the schools. Third, was the Remind app, which I am actually very familiar with, and this helps keep parents on the same page. Lastly, Class Dojo, which is used in my clinical placement, and this lets parents know how their child is doing behavioral wise and emotionally/socially in the classroom. Feel free to check out more details from the article!!!
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2015/04/15/improve-communication-between-home-and-school/
The two NCPTS that I thought fit best during this first week were: 1. Teachers demonstrate leadership, and 5. Teachers reflect on their practice. I chose these two because my teacher is one of the most respected teachers in the school, and she demonstrates all of the characteristics of a teacher leader. I hope to become her mini me and adopt some of those same characteristics. Also, number five, teachers should always reflect and see what they can improve. After reflecting on meeting my teacher today, I want to better our communication and continue to build that bond with her and her students.
Today, was also the first day of classes, and it is slowly but surely sinking in that I am a part time college student, and part time teacher. As we went over the syllabus and course calendar this week, I thought about just how much I am going to accomplish, as well as grow in such a short time period. My life is going to change completely when I meet my students and I cannot contain my excitement. I think this year, I will be more motivated and determined to produce my best work, not just for the letter grade I want, but also because I will see how it effects my students. I have already got some of the items on the Clinical Experience Checklist checked off and am ready to see how the rest of the semester unfolds!!!!
This week I chose to research how to keep an open line of communication between the teacher and the parents. It is proven that in most cases, if the teacher has a strong relationship with the parents, then the student is more likely to succeed in the classroom. I read an article written from a mom's perspective, but she is also a teacher as well. It was nice to see what she had to say about how to best and most effectively communicate with parents these days. I was interested to read four items that she recommended for open communication, not only for teacher to parent, but also school to community. Student blogs was the first listed, and I absolutely love this idea!! I think it allows the student to express what is going on in the classroom and how they feel about it. Next, which I was shocked to see, was social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). This allows the community to see through the windows of the school and be aware of what is going on in the schools. Third, was the Remind app, which I am actually very familiar with, and this helps keep parents on the same page. Lastly, Class Dojo, which is used in my clinical placement, and this lets parents know how their child is doing behavioral wise and emotionally/socially in the classroom. Feel free to check out more details from the article!!!
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2015/04/15/improve-communication-between-home-and-school/
The two NCPTS that I thought fit best during this first week were: 1. Teachers demonstrate leadership, and 5. Teachers reflect on their practice. I chose these two because my teacher is one of the most respected teachers in the school, and she demonstrates all of the characteristics of a teacher leader. I hope to become her mini me and adopt some of those same characteristics. Also, number five, teachers should always reflect and see what they can improve. After reflecting on meeting my teacher today, I want to better our communication and continue to build that bond with her and her students.
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