- Rate and explain your overall experience of the week: 1 - Very difficult to 5 - Great week This week was a 5. It seemed to go by quickly and the week ended with another successful Italy activity! We painted Fresco paintings after learning about Leonardo Da Vinci.
- Response to these questions to end your week:
- Observe: What pleasant surprises / accomplishments did I achieve this week? I had a good week with my behavior student. This student showed self-control and was able at times to keep boundaries which is a considerable achievement. This week the kids worked very hard and I was able to stay on top of a lot extra interventions and lessons.
- Reflect: What lessons did my work/experiences teach me that I will build upon next week? This week taught me to stay prepared and keep staying organized. This week could have felt very long had I not been as prepared and organized as I was. I did learn I can speak my mind and say no to things I do not want to do! I was offered a possibility of a different level and classroom for next year which I do not want so I turned it down.
- Focus: How are my short-term efforts and my long-term goals still aligned? My short-term goals are to finish edTPA and pass this semester so I can just enjoy my job without having to do the extra school work.
- Be Productive: What could I have spent more or less time doing? I am not sure I went 110% this week to get everything that needed to be done, done.
- Have Courage: How did apprehension and indecision impact what I did and didn’t do? Apprehension about changing levels had me turn down that position, but I am Montessori trained for where I am. Maria Montessori says it takes 3-4 years to finally fall into your role as a Montessori teacher and I am there now so would not want to have to start over with a different plane of development.
- Begin Anew: What is the first logical step(s) for next week? What mental clutter can I clear? I need to get this edTPA finished and that will be a huge mental relief!
- What were some data you analyzed this week and how did it help inform your instructional decisions? This week I looked over all my first graders' and intervention students math follow-ups and made lists of task force lessons that they needed. I grouped who I could into small groups and then worked with these students to make sure they understood what they were practicing.
- What is one piece of advice you can share with other student teachers? I would say to stay prepared and very organized. I have a lan for each day and try to check off as much as I can each day,
- NC Teacher Candidate Standards (Be sure to reference activities from your lesson plans to solidify your answer.)
- Pick an element from standard one of the evaluation tool and explain some activities/strategies you implemented this week to increase your rating for the element. 1a. Teachers lead in their classrooms. Teachers demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for the progress of all students. By analyzing my students' work and making groups of students that needed task force lessons I was showing leadership in my classroom.
- Pick an element from standard two of the evaluation tool and explain some activities/strategies you implemented this week to increase your rating for the element. 2b. Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world. I was able to embrace diversity and teach global awareness to my students during an Italian art lesson. This lesson taught the students the contributions to the art technique of Fresco painting by Da Vinci.
- Pick an element from standard three of the evaluation tool and explain some activities/strategies you implemented this week to increase your rating for the element. 3c. Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Montessori lessons naturally integrate standards. My Parts of the River lesson naturally integrated literacy, writing, and cultural all in one lesson this week.
- Pick an element from standard four of the evaluation tool and explain some activities/strategies you implemented this week to increase your rating for the element. 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. I know how my students learn and where they learn best. I was able to take our art lesson outdoors into our patio and also my book club retell lesson outside this week. I am very thankful we have outdoor extensions to our classrooms that are for outdoor learning. I knew my students needed a break from the indoor lessons and some fresh air.
- Pick an element from standard five of the evaluation tool and explain some activities/strategies you implemented this week to increase your rating for the element. 5c. Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment. Montessori in itself is a research-based curriculum. This week I did use some research-based phonics lessons that address specific skills my students need to improve.
- Other:
- What components of your edTPA and portfolio have you started to complete? Task 3, None
- What support does your Clinical Educator need from your University Supervisor? None
- What support do you need from your University Supervisor? None
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