Seven Questions:
This was the first week that I was only assisting and was not teaching anything. Although I am so glad to be finishing up student teaching and reaching graduation, it is bitter sweet to realize that in a few days I will be leaving these children who have such a special place in my heart. My experience at my placement school has been amazing, and I will miss each and every child and teacher here. Other than the sadness I feel about leaving my class, this week has been wonderful and I would rate it as a 5. This week I was pleasantly surprised by my students being so good after spring break! My CE and I expected the students to be fairly rambunctious when they came back from spring break, but they were wonderful. I think the students all just needed a break, and now they're ready to finish the year. From this experience, I realized that you never know what to expect when teaching little ones. This job is definitely a career of surprises and unexpected events. My short term goal this coming week is to prepare myself to present my portfolio and finish student teaching! This aligns with my long term goal of successfully graduating. This week I could've spent more time taking in the classroom and enjoying my class and students. I don't have much time left with my sweet class, and I need to soak up all the moments I have left.
This week, I helped my CE analyze the data on a math test based on the math we have taught for the entire year. This helped my CE decide what concepts need to be reviewed before the end of the year.
One piece of advice I want to share with other students teachers is to enjoy the time you have left in the classroom. Although this experience has been wearing and difficult, you will miss these children. They will always be your first class.
NCTCS:
Since I was not teaching at all this week, I have observed my CE demonstrating the NCTCS standards.
1b. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.
My CE has shown leadership in the school by leading the PBIS meeting this week. I was able to attend to see this leadership and observe how to be a good leader on the PBIS team.
2a. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
My CE has ensured that all students feel loved and cared for. We have had several students who have been sick this week, and she has ensured that they are taken care of when they are here at school. She has also reached out to parents to check on sick students who are absent.
3c. Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.
My CE has integrated math and social studies this week. She has been teaching about animal habitats in social studies, and has integrated math by having the students find the difference in weight/height/etc of different animals.
4c. Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
My CE has utilized a variety of instructional methods during small group math to ensure that all students are learning in many different ways.
5a. Teachers analyze student learning.
My CE and I have analyzed the end of year math test that we have given the students to determine what needs to be reviewed before the students move on to third grade.
Other:
This week I have finished my portfolio! My CE and I do not need extra support from my University Supervisor at this time.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Friday, April 12, 2019
Weekly Reflection - April 12th
Seven Questions:
I would rate this week as a 5. It was a wonderful week. This week, I was pleasantly surprised by my students doing such a wonderful job on their field trip today! They were so good and had a great time. From this experience, I learned that there is a lot more to a field trip than meets the eye. The second grade teachers and I met after school several times this week creating a perfect bus seating chart, creating chaperone groups, and planning every detail. This was a wonderful experience for me to be able to have. My short term goal this coming week is to complete my portfolio! This aligns with my long term goal of completing student teaching. This week I could've spent more time working on my portfolio. The first logical step for next week is to continue working on my portfolio.
This week I analyzed my students whole group math tests for the end of the module to see if they were ready to move on to the next module in Eureka.
One piece of advice I want to share with other student teachers is to enjoy spring break! We have all worked so hard. Take time to enjoy what little time we have left as college students.
NC Teacher Candidate Standards:
1a. Teachers lead in their classrooms.
This week I was able to utilize the test scores from the end of module test my students took to determine if they are prepared to move on to the next module.
2c. Teachers treat students as individuals.
This week I was able to give one of my students alternate assignments during math that were on his level in order to allow him to continue working on the same skill, but at a level that was instructional and not frustrating for him.
3d. Teachers make instruction relevant to students.
This week I was able to make instruction relevant to students by allowing them to go on a nature walk and showing them how our seasons are changing. We then looked at how different places in the world are in a different season right now.
4c. Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
This week I was able to use a variety of instructional methods during small group math centers. This included a hands on center, technology center, and teacher center where students worked on the same skill in many different ways.
I would rate this week as a 5. It was a wonderful week. This week, I was pleasantly surprised by my students doing such a wonderful job on their field trip today! They were so good and had a great time. From this experience, I learned that there is a lot more to a field trip than meets the eye. The second grade teachers and I met after school several times this week creating a perfect bus seating chart, creating chaperone groups, and planning every detail. This was a wonderful experience for me to be able to have. My short term goal this coming week is to complete my portfolio! This aligns with my long term goal of completing student teaching. This week I could've spent more time working on my portfolio. The first logical step for next week is to continue working on my portfolio.
This week I analyzed my students whole group math tests for the end of the module to see if they were ready to move on to the next module in Eureka.
One piece of advice I want to share with other student teachers is to enjoy spring break! We have all worked so hard. Take time to enjoy what little time we have left as college students.
NC Teacher Candidate Standards:
1a. Teachers lead in their classrooms.
This week I was able to utilize the test scores from the end of module test my students took to determine if they are prepared to move on to the next module.
2c. Teachers treat students as individuals.
This week I was able to give one of my students alternate assignments during math that were on his level in order to allow him to continue working on the same skill, but at a level that was instructional and not frustrating for him.
3d. Teachers make instruction relevant to students.
This week I was able to make instruction relevant to students by allowing them to go on a nature walk and showing them how our seasons are changing. We then looked at how different places in the world are in a different season right now.
4c. Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
This week I was able to use a variety of instructional methods during small group math centers. This included a hands on center, technology center, and teacher center where students worked on the same skill in many different ways.
5b. Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
This week I have written my reflection in my portfolio about my goals to help impact the school improvement plan, and how these goals have helped me grow as an educator as well.
Other:
This week I have been working on the website section of my portfolio. I do not believe that my CE or I need extra support from my university supervisor at the moment.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Weekly Reflection - April 5th
Seven Questions:
I would rate this week as a 5. I had a great week! This week, I was pleasantly surprised by getting my edTPA scores back! It feels like such a relief to be officially finished with edTPA and for that to be behind me. From this experience, I learned that hard work pays off, and that Gardner-Webb truly prepared me to do my best and be successful. My short term goal this coming week is to complete the classroom management section of my portfolio. This aligns with my long term goal of successfully completing student teaching! This week, I could've spent more time working on my portfolio. The first logical step for next week is to continue working on my portfolio.
This week I analyzed my students' math assessments in order to help create math intervention groups.
One piece of advice I want to share with other student teachers is to keep pushing through. We have almost made it, so finish the semester strong.
NC Teacher Candidate Standards:
1e. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.
This week I was able to demonstrate high ethical standards by reporting something one of my students told me to our social worker, who then contacted DSS.
2a. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
1e. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.
This week I was able to demonstrate high ethical standards by reporting something one of my students told me to our social worker, who then contacted DSS.
2a. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
This week I was able to talk to a child about some problems she's been facing at home and ensure her that we cared about her and loved her and that she would be safe at school.
3a. Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
This week I have aligned each of my lessons with the NCTCS.
4a. Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional
development of their students.
This week I used a multiple ways of learning in my small group math centers.
5b. Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
This week I have written my reflection in my portfolio about my professional development opportunities and how this has impacted me.
Other:
This week I have been working on the classroom management section of my portfolio. I do not believe that my CE or I need extra support from my university supervisor at the moment.
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