Week 15

 

• Rate and explain your overall experience of the week: 1 - Very difficult to 5 - Great week
• Response to these questions to end your week: 5 in the classroom. The weather was gorgeous and the kids worked very hard this week. It was an easier week with 2 behavior students out all week.
• • Observe: What pleasant surprises / accomplishments did I achieve this week? It was so nice not having school work to do. I did a lot of lessons and felt so much happier with less stress!
  • Reflect: What lessons did my work/experiences teach me that I will build upon next week? How nice it is to enjoy work again.
  • Focus:  How are my short-term efforts and my long-term goals still aligned? I finished everything except the presentation and I will graduate soon.
  • Be Productive: What could I have spent more or less time doing? I feel like it was a much more balanced week.
  • Have Courage:  How did apprehension and indecision impact what I did and didn’t do? They did not have any impact on my week.
  Begin Anew: What is the first logical step(s) for next week? What mental clutter can I clear? Just keep keeping my work/life in balance. 
  What were some data you analyzed this week and how did it help inform your instructional decisions? I noticed some students were ready to move on to the division board and I presented that lesson to them early. 
  What is one piece of advice you can share with other student teachers? Finish strong. 
  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. I showed leadership by making decisions about my student's lessons and then presenting their lessons. 
  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. I created a respectful classroom by reviewing and reminding students of the classroom expectations after being on Spring Break. 
  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.
  I was up to date on the lessons I needed to present and knew the content I was teaching. 
  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. I facilitated learning by giving engaging lessons. 
  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. I reflected on the Double Digit Division with Stamp Game lesson and decided that next year we may present that one in smaller groups immediately after they finish the single digit cards. 
  Other:
  What components of your edTPA and portfolio have you started to complete? Finished and Passed
  What support does your Clinical Educator need from your University Supervisor? None
  What support do you need from your University Supervisor?None

April 7-Kidsfest week

 

This is all child-led and child-driven. The Italian mountain scene was drawn and painted by our 3rd graders! 

Maria Montessori was from Italy which was our country this year. One student chose schools for their topic and created the first Montessori school. (Casa Dei Bambini)

Another student research Maria Montessori and this is his project of her timeline of life. 

My daughter studied and researched Spanish schools since her country was Spain. This is her Spanish school. They get 3-course meals in their schools!

Rate and explain your overall experience of the week: 1 - Very difficult to 5 - Great week
Response to these questions to end your week:5
Observe: What pleasant surprises/accomplishments did I achieve this week? This was kidsfest week and everyone worked very hard to complete their projects, dance practices, and complete classroom decorations. 
Reflect: What lessons did my work/experiences teach me that I will build upon next week? I have spring break this week and I am ready to spend time with my family and rest. 
Focus: How are my short-term efforts and my long-term goals still aligned? I passed edTPA and this aligns with my goal to graduate. 
Be Productive: What could I have spent more or less time doing? This week was packed with all the extra dance practices and decorating. 
Have Courage: How did apprehension and indecision impact what I did and didn’t do? None
• Begin Anew: What is the first logical step(s) for next week? What mental clutter can I clear? When coming back from a break it is very important to review the schedule and expectations.  If there were any changes that need to be made coming back from break is the time to make them. 
  What were some data you analyzed this week and how did it help inform your instructional decisions? I reviewed my interest survey from my behavior student so I could help him with managing all the differences this week. 
  What is one piece of advice you can share with other student teachers? Model the behavior and tone that you would like to see from your students. Be prepared. Observe your students regularly. 
  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. I showed leadership by maintaining a calm classroom where students were working on both independent work and kidsfest projects. I feel like this is because our students know the expectations.  
  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. I created a respectful environment for diverse students by meeting the needs of my student. It took a lot of patience from me and a lot of self-control from my student to make it through the week with all the changes. I followed their lead and offered breaks and outs as needed especially on the day we tour all the classrooms.  
  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. I know the content I teach and I was prepared for lessons. I know how my lessons align with the standards. 
  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. Not only did our students see presentations from other countries they presented their research on the topics they chose about Italy. I taught Roman Numerals and related to our Kidsfest country. 
  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. I try to reflect on my lessons often. I make changes as needed to be prepared for the next time I give the lesson. 
  Other:
  What components of your edTPA and portfolio have you started to complete? Passed edTPA. I am almost finished with the portfolio and live binder. I just need to put everything into the video edit. 
  What support does your Clinical Educator need from your University Supervisor? None
  What support do you need from your University Supervisor? None