There have been many important things I have learned through my field experience. To sum up everything I have learned would be impossible, there is way too much! I really enjoyed and learned a lot about what teachers do and who they are. Teachers are people who put all their time and effort in helping students succeed! I don't know any other occupation that requires more attention, love and care than a teacher.
I have learned many different ways of motivation, classroom managment, and structure. I have been given the general information I will need to continue to get my teaching degree. I have become more knowledgable and loving through this experience. During my fieldwork I gained knowledge only gained through being in an actual classroom. I am thankful to have had this experience and can't wait until I have my own classroom one day!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Blog Entry 7
In the first grade class I have observed they had a set rule guide that they followed. The rules included; raise your hand, follow instructions, remain at an inside voice level (unless specified differently), etc. The teacher reviewed the students of the rules daily and enforced punishment if any were broken. The students know what their punishment is if the rules are broken. I think this is a good idea because they will know what happens if they choose to break the rules. I think it will teach them self-concious of their choices as well as responsibility.
One thing that I think the teacher used to make everything run smoothly is she had a schedule written on the board. The schedule allowed the students to know what they're doing next and to refrain from those continous questions asked all day, "What are we doing next?" She allowed little 'brain breaks' inbetween subjects allowing students to stretch, get a drink, and whatever else they need to do before they get back to work.
One thing that I think the teacher used to make everything run smoothly is she had a schedule written on the board. The schedule allowed the students to know what they're doing next and to refrain from those continous questions asked all day, "What are we doing next?" She allowed little 'brain breaks' inbetween subjects allowing students to stretch, get a drink, and whatever else they need to do before they get back to work.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Blog Entry 6
In my observations in the classroom I have had various opportunities to see how a teacher engages her students. One example I saw in which the students were learning the names of the different oceans and continents. An aid to her teaching this concept was a song. The teacher had a different student she called upon randomly to come up and point to the ocean and continent on a large map everytime it was mentioned in the song. The students were able to engage in singing and also by pointing to where it is on a map. The students did learn both the continents and the oceans from this activity!
I was able to observe another teacher at the very beginning of the day/week. I thought it was very engaging when they have their morning 'calendar time.' During this time, the students (each take turns to do varioius jobs) would dress the bear in the appropriate clothing for the weather. They were able to count using straws how many days they have been in school. They had all sorts of things after that! I think that was a good way to engage the students in a fair way so that everybody eventually will get their turn.
I was able to observe another teacher at the very beginning of the day/week. I thought it was very engaging when they have their morning 'calendar time.' During this time, the students (each take turns to do varioius jobs) would dress the bear in the appropriate clothing for the weather. They were able to count using straws how many days they have been in school. They had all sorts of things after that! I think that was a good way to engage the students in a fair way so that everybody eventually will get their turn.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Blog Entry 5
At first I thought the most important role as a teacher would be to manage the classroom and deal with the kids. As I have done my fieldwork and observations, I have noticed it is managing the classroom but it is also managing everything else. Teachers have a lot to deal with! Not only the students, teaching, and grading; they also have their personal home lives, the secretaries needing things, other teachers needing testing to be done, students going in and out of the classroom to various places! It was extremely overwhelming! How do they do it ALL!?? I loved watching what all these teachers do on a daily basis. It was a real eye opener on what a teacher is and what they actually do.
Therefore, I think the most challenging thing for a teacher to deal with is balancing everything. The teacher I was observing was telling me how much grading, lesson planning, and other school-related work she was having to do at home. Yet, at the end of the day, she loves the students and everything that comes along with it!
Therefore, I think the most challenging thing for a teacher to deal with is balancing everything. The teacher I was observing was telling me how much grading, lesson planning, and other school-related work she was having to do at home. Yet, at the end of the day, she loves the students and everything that comes along with it!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Blog Entry 4
Days before taking a test or assesment, the teacher will go over what they will be tested on for at least 5 minutes. She will ask them to repeat what they need to know so that they can go home and study what they recited. The day of the test, the teacher will review really short and fast of what they have learned. I asked why she did that and she responded, "Because it refreshes their memory and releases positive hormones in their brains to help remember what they know." I think it is great to be able to hurry and review. It really helps the students.
However, I have seen students with ADHD among other things in the classroom where the student cannot finish any assignment. One teacher literally moved the students desk and put it right next to hers so that she could be there to read the problems to her if necessary, and also to make sure he's getting things done.
However, I have seen students with ADHD among other things in the classroom where the student cannot finish any assignment. One teacher literally moved the students desk and put it right next to hers so that she could be there to read the problems to her if necessary, and also to make sure he's getting things done.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Blog 3
As I have been observing in a 1st grade classroom, I have actually seen a lot for only a few weeks! I am so excited to share with you what I have learned. In this first grade classroom, there are about 2 students that have ADHD (convienent for me- we just learned about this) It was great to see how the teacher helped these students pay attention. She was constantly walking over near him to make sure he was doing the work, and helped him when needed. It was also great to see him in a social situation- his peers would interact with him in fun ways.
I have also seen many different aids and teachers come in and take certain students to either the resource room or reading recovery. The IDEA relates to this situation because the students are really only gone for about 30 minutes. They get the help they need and can quickly return to their classroom and peers to catch up on what they missed.
One thing I have noticed is a little Asain student. Their family recently moved from China and she knows English fairly well. But, to help her even more the school has a computer program that she can go on for about 30 minutes. The program is fun and interactive. I am excited to continue my observations and relating them to what we are learning!
I have also seen many different aids and teachers come in and take certain students to either the resource room or reading recovery. The IDEA relates to this situation because the students are really only gone for about 30 minutes. They get the help they need and can quickly return to their classroom and peers to catch up on what they missed.
One thing I have noticed is a little Asain student. Their family recently moved from China and she knows English fairly well. But, to help her even more the school has a computer program that she can go on for about 30 minutes. The program is fun and interactive. I am excited to continue my observations and relating them to what we are learning!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Blog Entry 2
This week I was able to work with 2 students at the same time on their math. The class, right now, is learning greater than or less than. This is a 1st grade class. The teacher informed me that these students that I worked with are low in reading and math and need that extra help. As I was working with them, I was able to see how they figure out the answer whether it be me having to hold my hands showing them or all of us counting to see which number is greater. I am happy to say that they did get the hang of it and were able to finish the rest of the worksheet by themselves.
The teacher I was observing and working with was so positive! She was always telling her students how smart and wonderful they were! I know that those compliments gave those students confidence in what they were doing! I absoloutely loved watching this teacher interact with her students. This teacher treated each child equally which relates to the segregation issues that we have been discussing. I think it's important as a teacher to have a set of rules written out and to enforce them each time.
The teacher I was observing and working with was so positive! She was always telling her students how smart and wonderful they were! I know that those compliments gave those students confidence in what they were doing! I absoloutely loved watching this teacher interact with her students. This teacher treated each child equally which relates to the segregation issues that we have been discussing. I think it's important as a teacher to have a set of rules written out and to enforce them each time.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Blog Entry 1
My first day of observations and being in the classroom was great! I was able to see how a regular day goes for a 1st grade class. Right off the bat I could see that there were definatley some kids that were struggling! I was able to help with math and art. In math, we learned about less than or greater than. The way the teacher taught it made the children want to learn more about it! They all had fun with it! I was able to see that if the teacher gets excited about it, then the students will too!
The teacher I was with was always on her feet helping her students. She was so prepared and on top of things! It was really cool to see how she interacted with her students, me, and other teachers.
To relate to the 3 different ways of learning, I was able to see in this specific classroom 2 different ways. Most of the students (from what I could tell) were Visual learners. They saw how their teacher did it and then they could do it. Some, however, were kinesthetic learners and had to have me or the teacher physically help them! No way was better than the other but it was great to relate that to all of the students.
It was great!
McKayla Privett Hill
The teacher I was with was always on her feet helping her students. She was so prepared and on top of things! It was really cool to see how she interacted with her students, me, and other teachers.
To relate to the 3 different ways of learning, I was able to see in this specific classroom 2 different ways. Most of the students (from what I could tell) were Visual learners. They saw how their teacher did it and then they could do it. Some, however, were kinesthetic learners and had to have me or the teacher physically help them! No way was better than the other but it was great to relate that to all of the students.
It was great!
McKayla Privett Hill
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