Weekly Rating: 3 out of 5
I had an okay week. It seems like everyone at my school has the flu. We had 11 staff members out one day this week and the kids just keep dropping. My CE had the flu, so I was left alone one day this week. Knock on wood I don't have the flu. I am sick with something though (more of a throat and cough thing), so pray for me! I feel like I am wearing myself out.
- Observe: What pleasant surprises / accomplishments did I achieve this week?The whole week was a little crazy. With so many people out and staff members missing, things ran totally different. People are having to pitch in and do a lot more work than normal. I really do think that I've handled everything pretty well though. I'm a pretty go with the flow person, so I've adapted well to all the changes.
- Reflect: What lessons did my work/experiences teach me that I will build upon next week?Lesson of the week: If a student hasn't improved, the technique or strategy that you are using is NOT WORKING. Period. Move on. Find something else to try.
- Focus: How are my short-term efforts and my long-term goals still aligned?I teach edTPA soon which means that I am working to make myself and my students more successful.
- Be Productive: What could I have spent more or less time doing?Always could have spent more time working on my portfolio it seems like.
- Have Courage: How did apprehension and indecision impact what I did and didn’t do?I went to a professional development meeting this week. There were a few moments where I was nervous and apprehensive about sharing my thoughts, but I eventually opened up! I definitely needed courage to do that, especially since I often feel shut down by some of the other staff members. I'm thankful to have such a supportive CE.
- Begin Anew: What is the first logical step(s) for next week? What mental clutter can I clear?I met with several people about the parent night. Now I need to start finding my resources and supplies needed. I also need to finalize edTPA plans.
- What were some data you analyzed this week and how did it help inform your instructional decisions?We analyzed our MOY scores this week. We went to a meeting where they taught us what to do now with those scores and how to analyze as an independent class.
- What is one piece of advice you can share with other student teachers?
My advice: stay rested. Sickness may be coming. Don't wear yourself out.
- What components of your portfolio have you started to complete?ResumeBehavior Plan
- What support does your clinical educator need from your university supervisor?
- What support do you need from your university supervisor?
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current support needed. Thanks for staying in constant contact with us,
Dr. Sanders! Your feedback, encouragement, and support is appreciated!
NC Teacher Candidate Standards
Standard 1
Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.
After attending a PDP meeting, I was willing to share my thoughts and input in order to help all of us grow in the teaching profession.
Standard 2
Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
This week we talked about friendship. We talked a lot about being friends with people even though they might be different than we are.
This week we talked about friendship. We talked a lot about being friends with people even though they might be different than we are.
Standard 3
Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching speciality.
When I was first planing this week, the whole unit seemed a little immature. After reviewing the standards and really looking at where the students are in life, it was perfect. Kindergartens need to be taught about friendship and fair play.
Standard 4
Teachers communicate effectively.
This week we did a really cute poem having to do with Valentines. The students even wrote their own and we hing them up outside. Several of the other kindergarten teachers asked me how I managed to get the kids to do that. First and foremost, I modeled for the students. Its really important that students understand EXACTLY what to do and what the expectations are.
This week we did a really cute poem having to do with Valentines. The students even wrote their own and we hing them up outside. Several of the other kindergarten teachers asked me how I managed to get the kids to do that. First and foremost, I modeled for the students. Its really important that students understand EXACTLY what to do and what the expectations are.
Standard 5
Teachers link professional growth to professional goals.
This really impacted me this week during our PDP meeting. I realized the kind of teacher that I want to be, and also the kind of teacher that I have already become.
This really impacted me this week during our PDP meeting. I realized the kind of teacher that I want to be, and also the kind of teacher that I have already become.
Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLauren,
ReplyDeleteI hate to hear that you have had a crazy week with sickness. I hope you are starting to feel better and that things can get back to normal. I have had the crud this week myself and it isn't fun have to push through and have so much to do. However, you made it and it's another week down. Keep going girl! Also, I liked your comment that you made about of a students doesn't understand... the strategy isn't working and you need to move on to another way. I have noticed this about myself about moving on to find another way that works. It is hard sometimes but in the long run if your students understand it better that way, then the better of you are. Great Blog! Keep on going!
Lauren,
ReplyDeleteI definitely understand how you've been feeling, I feel like I've had more or less the same thing for about two weeks! It's probably a combination of things going around and working hard. The most important thing we have learned this far into student teaching is to not take it personally when a student is not understanding a concept. Instead of taking it personally (which we all do), we should use that to change our instruction. Feel better!