Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Week 13
Last week I journaled on directions, lesson planning, and classroom management. When observing my mentor teacher giving directions, I noticed that she repeats herself a lot to get a point across and avoid confusion. She gave warnings on when things might change or transition. I realized that the students needed consistent direction when working with multiplication and reminders on how to complete the problem. She also reminded them to not talk and used the count down method for silence. On thursday I journaled on lesson planning. This was tough because I'm only there for 30mins so I missed the beginning and end of the lesson. The objective was written on the board as the students will be able to write improper fractions and mixed numbers. It was difficult to see however because it was on the other side of the board. I did get to see the model and guided practice. The model was about the teacher doing a practice problem with mixed numbers and improper fractions on the board. The guided practice included the class doing problems together on white boards and then moving on with an in class worksheet. I can assume that the independent practice included the back of the guided practice worksheet following with homework as a conclusion. On Friday I journaled on classroom managment but unfortunately it was a testing hour so there was little too report. She did however remind some of the students to not talk with others around them. I noticed how her tones varied depending upon the different situations. She also expects students to be able to get up and do what they need to (ex: turn in work, sharpen pencil) quietly without difficulty. I also realized how missing work was a big issue and she inforces it with zeros and coming in for reccess to make it up. I really enjoyed observing and did not really have any negative experiences.
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Hannah,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up some excellent points in this week's blog....first the lesson plan observation - your teacher has some good things already in place in her classroom that you are able to view even if you don't come in at the beginning of the classroom. You were able to see the objective and know exactly what the students were working on. #2 Repition - I had heard or read somewhere that when dealing with young children you need to repeat directions at least 20 times before it sinks in - so maybe in 4th grade you need to repeat half that amount before they can focus in on what you are doing. Lastly, the classroom management day may have been unproductive in your eyes - but I can tell the rules and procdures your teacher has place into affect are working - if the students are quiet and working the way they should then her classroom management is stellar and she has worked a program out well for the students to follow it. What do you think about the missing work rule - do you think that is effective. Thank you for doing an excellent job on your blogging - you are in pace with the course and can alwasys be counted on to do outstanding work!