3rd Annual USF College of Education Inquiry Conference
I worked so hard on my poster board this week to present at the 3rd Annual USF College of Education Inquiry Conference. I never realized how hard it is to trace every letter and then retrace with glue. But I am thankful to have had this opportunity and I’m glad to have answered any questions to the best of my knowledge that guests came around and asked me. During my internship I feel that I have grown and I’m able to reflect on myself and make changes right away. I have had a busy but amazing week being in the classroom full time. I pretty much taught all week or co-taught with my CT whenever I needed help or had questions she is very helpful. Being in a classroom with students that aren’t so little can be a tough crowd at times but I don’t let it scare me away or discourage me. I can say it’s a challenge for me to want to understand some of the students on why they choose to do what they do. During the week we went out for recess and threw the football with some students for a few minutes and it’s moments like those that count for them. I also take the time to listen to them and interact with all the students outside the classroom. On Thursday we started a chapter book to read aloud in class today the students voted and the winner is “Wayside School” part one. The students laughed and enjoyed gathering on the carpet and our CT reading while following along with their own copy of the same book. Attended the SAC meeting and important topics were discussed and parents had the opportunity to vote and agree on what needs to be done to improve the school. Today Friday my CT was out and I was responsible for the whole class with a substitute there but I took charge of the classroom. I had some behavioral issues but it was nothing that I’m not used too on daily basis so I knew how to handle it. The feeling of students who apologize after they have reflected on their behavior means a lot and the ones that made the right choice after realizing that they didn’t deserve to buy ice cream today and got back in line. I had them do math tests today and then lead them into science. I took the students to watch their classmates compete for Battle of the Books. Unfortunately we didn't win but another class won and I'm excited they are going to represent the school. I had to attend to some students who were crying and upset about losing and had to cheer them up and was able to talk to the parents that came to support their children. It was exciting to see and be a part of this.
I worked so hard on my poster board this week to present at the 3rd Annual USF College of Education Inquiry Conference. I never realized how hard it is to trace every letter and then retrace with glue. But I am thankful to have had this opportunity and I’m glad to have answered any questions to the best of my knowledge that guests came around and asked me. During my internship I feel that I have grown and I’m able to reflect on myself and make changes right away. I have had a busy but amazing week being in the classroom full time. I pretty much taught all week or co-taught with my CT whenever I needed help or had questions she is very helpful. Being in a classroom with students that aren’t so little can be a tough crowd at times but I don’t let it scare me away or discourage me. I can say it’s a challenge for me to want to understand some of the students on why they choose to do what they do. During the week we went out for recess and threw the football with some students for a few minutes and it’s moments like those that count for them. I also take the time to listen to them and interact with all the students outside the classroom. On Thursday we started a chapter book to read aloud in class today the students voted and the winner is “Wayside School” part one. The students laughed and enjoyed gathering on the carpet and our CT reading while following along with their own copy of the same book. Attended the SAC meeting and important topics were discussed and parents had the opportunity to vote and agree on what needs to be done to improve the school. Today Friday my CT was out and I was responsible for the whole class with a substitute there but I took charge of the classroom. I had some behavioral issues but it was nothing that I’m not used too on daily basis so I knew how to handle it. The feeling of students who apologize after they have reflected on their behavior means a lot and the ones that made the right choice after realizing that they didn’t deserve to buy ice cream today and got back in line. I had them do math tests today and then lead them into science. I took the students to watch their classmates compete for Battle of the Books. Unfortunately we didn't win but another class won and I'm excited they are going to represent the school. I had to attend to some students who were crying and upset about losing and had to cheer them up and was able to talk to the parents that came to support their children. It was exciting to see and be a part of this.