This week I really tried to create engaging different lessons. I had found some things that worded but I wanted to do more. This week I incorporated things like teaching aids, mini white boards, bingo, jeopardy, candy, student driven questioning games and baskets, and discussion circles. Definitely into the mini white boards. I have enough for every student, and they all can use them. You can use them for a million things too. They help to keep the students entertained, and engaged, without their computers. I notice that while student will use computers for distractions, they don't actually like using them. So I wanted to get way from them as much as possible. I have a really great independent study student that I have been working with. I have started to run ideas, and worksheets and things by her. Things like " Hey what do you think of when you see this? How do you learn? Does this worksheet look intimidating?" I think that has been beneficial because what an adult thinks is cool, may not always be cool.
I picked up another class this week. the student were very receptive and we had a ton of fun. I am super excited to work with them in my last few weeks. I don't have too much yet, it is like another honeymoon period so we will see next week as I get into reproduction what happens! I was able to get my lesson looked at and approved and we are going to be doing lots of activities, and learning for all. Super excited. I feel like I am finally getting it. I know it may be late. But it is a learning experience and I am learning all that I can. these kids are great, and my cooperating teacher is simply the best. I am so glad I got the chance to work with this department.
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Hi Casi. Interesting blog. Sorry about what happened to the rabbit. That can be traumatic for students. Will the girl accept another rabbit? if so, do you have one for her?
ReplyDeleteOn a different note, what worked best for you last week? What issues were you able to overcome? What would you do differently if you had the opportunity to do so?